Mangrove ecosystems play a critical role in harbouring biodiversity and providing a variety of ecosystem services. The need for developing better techniques for classifying and monitoring mangroves is increasing, especially with the growing demand in blue carbon markets. However, many countries are challenged by the need to improve their mangrove cover estimates to inform decision-making on coastal land use and to guide local conservation efforts including restoration planning. This manual was developed to help overcome this problem by providing guidance, specifically targeted to build capacity for mangrove resource managers on how to use and take advantage of the latest technologies in mapping and monitoring mangroves. It enables collection of data that informs conservation decision-making, guiding the planning of mangrove restoration and protection activities that will ultimately lead to enhanced management and conservation of mangroves. In addition, case studies are presented on estimating mangrove extent, structure, condition and change, using a range of remote sensing-derived sources that are focused on < 5-m spatial resolution.
Fisheries Management by Communities. A Manual on Promoting the Management of Subsistence Fisheries by Pacific Island Communities
King, M, Lambeth, L. 2000. Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia.
Gaps and weaknesses in the global protected area network for safeguarding at-risk species
Protected areas are essential to biodiversity conservation.
Global Fishing Watch
Global Fishing Watch is the product of a technology partnership between SkyTruth, Oceana, and Google that is designed to show all of th
Global Protected Areas as refuges for amphibians and reptiles under climate change
Protected Areas (PAs) are the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation. Here, we collated distributional data for >14,000 (~70% of) species of amphibians and reptiles (herpetofauna) to perform a global assessment of the conservation effectiveness of PAs using species distribution models.
Governing Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Roles and Opportunities for the Private Sector
The entry into force of the “Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction” (BBNJ Agreement) marks a historic moment.
Harnessing island–ocean connections to maximize marine benefits of island conservation
Islands support unique plants, animals, and human societies found nowhere else on the Earth. Local and global stressors threaten the persistence of island ecosystems, with invasive species being among the most damaging, yet solvable, stressors.
How do severe tropical cyclones affect invasive species prevention and management efforts on Pacific Islands, and how can we adapt as the climate changes?
On May 24, 2023, Typhoon Mawar, one of the strongest Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclones ever recorded in the month of May and the strongest globally in 2023, hit the U.S. Territory of Guam in the Western Pacific.
How is your MPA Doing?
This guidebook offers managers and other conservation practitioners a process and methods to evaluate the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the purposes of Adaptive Management.
Human impacts on mammals in and around a protected area before, during, and after COVID-19 Lockdowns
The dual mandate for many protected areas (PAs) to simultaneously promote recreation and conserve biodiversity may be hampered by negative effects of recreation on wildlife.
Instruction Manual A Guide to Reef Check Monitoring
Hodgson, G., Hill, J., Kiene, W., Maun, L., Mihaly, J., Liebeler, J., Shuman, C. and Torres, R. 2006. Instruction Manual A Guide to Reef Check Monitoring. Reef Check Foundation, Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET) - Information Brochure
The Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET) is an approach to support protected areas planning, monitoring and evaluation and to improve management patterns and conservation outcomes.
IUCN WCPA Technical Note - IMPROVING PROTECTED AND CONSERVED AREA MANAGEMENT TO SAFEGUARD ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY AND MINIMISE ZOONOTIC DISEASE RISK
This Technical Note provides advice to managers of protected and conserved areas1 (PCAs) for applying a ‘One Health’ approach for the benefit of environmental, animal, and human health.
IUCN WCPA Technical Note 16: Approaches for identifying areas of particular importance for marine biodiversity
Identifying and conserving areas of particular importance for biodiversity is a fundamental element of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Leveraging deep learning and computer vision technologies to enhance management of coastal fisheries in the Pacific region
This paper presents the design and development of a coastal fisheries monitoring system that harnesses artificial intelligence technologies. Application of the system across the Pacific region promises to revolutionize coastal fisheries management.
Locally-Managed Marine Areas: A Guide to Supporting Community-based Adaptive Management
Govan, H, Aalbersberg, W., Tawake, A. and Parks, J.E. 2008. The Locally-Managed Marine Area Network (LMMA)
Machine learning prediction of connectivity, biodiversity and resilience in the Coral Triangle
Even optimistic climate scenarios predict catastrophic consequences for coral reef ecosystems by 2100. Understanding how reef connectivity, biodiversity and resilience are shaped by climate variability would improve chances to establish sustainable management practices.
Making Money Local: Can Protected Areas Deliver Both Economic Benefits and Conservation Objectives?
This publication has been developed as a contribution to Phase II of the Two-phase Strategy on Protected Areas of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and prepared pursuant to various paragraphs of COP decision XIII/2 on protected areas, in particular paragraph 5(a-e),
Making the global local Should the drive to 30x30 be locally led?
There has been a profound shift in attitudes towards the designation and management of site-based conservation over the past 25 years, from being a predominantly science-based, top-down and government-led approach to one that focuses on governance and equity, and is far more variable,
Management of Village Fisheries; Samoa’s Community-Based Management Strategy
King, M., Passfield, K. and Ropeti, R. 2001. Management of Village Fisheries; Samoa’s Community-Based Management Strategy
Management Plan Development
Presented here are examples of management plans for various kinds of protected areas from strict nature reserves to local village fisheries management plans. In addition, there is a discussion on the reasons for management plans and guidelines for writing a management plan.
Management Plan for Upland Areas of Lake Lanoto'o National Park, 2018-2023
The management plan describes the priority strategies for the upland areas of the Lake Lanoto'o National Park that will nest maintain and improve the key conservation values in these areas by reducing the impact of threats including from climate change.
Manual for Community Monitoring of Sea Grass Habitat in the Western Pacific
McKenzie, L.J. & Campbell, S.J. 2002 Western Pacific Edition (QFS, NFC, Cairns). Manual for Community Monitoring of Sea Grass Habitat in the Western Pacific
Manual for Mangrove Monitoring in the Pacific Islands Region
Ellison, J.C., Jungblut, V., Anderson, P., Slaven, C. 2012. Manual for Mangrove Monitoring in the Pacific Islands Region. SRPEP, Apia, Samoa.
MAQTRAC Marine Aquarium Trade Coral Reef Monitoring Protocol Field Manual
Hodgson, G and Ochavillo, D. 2006. MAQTRAC Marine Aquarium Trade Coral Reef Monitoring Protocol Field Manual. Reef Check Foundation. Pacific Palisades, California USA.
Monitoring Coral Reef Marine Protected Areas: Version 1. A Practical Guide on how Monitoring can Support Effective Management of MPAs
Wilkinson, C. Green, A, Almany, J. and Dionne, S. 2003. Monitoring Coral Reef Marine Protected Areas: Version 1. A Practical Guide on how Monitoring can Support Effective Management of MPAs.
Monitoring for Management of Protected Areas- An Overview
Rao, M., Stokes, e. and Johnson, a. 2009. Monitoring for Management of Protected Areas- An Overview. Training Module 6 for the Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners.
Monitoring Wildlife Populations for Management
Stokes, E., A. Johnson and M. Rao. 2010. Monitoring Wildlife Populations for Management. Training Module 7 for the Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners.
MPAth-Marine Protected Area Tool Hub
The “Marine Protected Area Tool Hub” is an educational platform that is practitioner-focused at every level and developed to help you with your personalised challenges.
National and Regional Networks of marine protected areas: a review of progress
Most of the marine protected areas (MPAs) around the world, estimated to number about 5000, have been established both on an ad hoc basis and through systematic planning processes. The
National-level evaluation of a community-based marine management initiative
Community-based approaches to conservation and natural resource management are considered essential to meeting global conservation targets.
O Le Pupu Pu'e National Park (Ramsar Site) Management Plan 2020-2030
O Le Pupu-Pu'e National Park was the first Park established in Samoa at a time when the environment movement and concerns for our unique biodiversity and natural features was still only a passing thought.
Pacific Coral Reef Action Plan 2021–2030
Many Pacific coral reefs are being damaged by habitat disturbance, pollution, fishing and climate change. Climate change is believed to be the greatest human-induced threat to corals in the Pacific region. The region needs an action plan to make cohesive decisions that will benefit coral reefs.
Pacific Cultural Mapping Planning and Policy Toolkit
Teaiwa, K. and Mercer, C. 2011. Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia.
Padezaka Tribal Rainforest Conservation Area Management Plan - Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands
This Management Plan was prepared by the representatives of the Padezaka Tribe in partnership with the Natural Resources Development Foundation (NRDF), Integrated Forest Management Program (IFMP) and Ecological Solutions Solomon Islands (ESSI) in Choiseul.
PARKS The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation, Issue 27 Special Issue on COVID-19 MARCH 2021
This special issue of PARKS is devoted to the impact and implications of COVID-19 on the world’s protected and conserved areas.
Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment Training Guide
Deguit, E.T., Smith, R.P., Jatulan, W.P., White, A.T. 2004. Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment Training Guide.
PIPAP GIS Supplementary Training Video 1 : QGIS Basics
This package/collection of training materials constitute an introductory, basic-level training to open source GIS software (QGIS) targeting technical-level government officers.
PIPAP GIS Supplementary Training Video 2 : Building Maps in QGIS
This package/collection of training materials constitute an introductory, basic-level training to open source GIS software (QGIS) targeting technical-level government officers.
PIPAP GIS Supplementary Training Video 3 : Mapping GPS Data in QGIS
This package/collection of training materials constitute an introductory, basic-level training to open source GIS software (QGIS) targeting technical-level government officers.
Principles for Community-Based Marine Conservation in the Indo-Pacific.
Parks, J, Aalbersberg, W and Salafsky, N (editors). 2001. Principles for Community-Based Marine Conservation in the Indo-Pacific. University of the South Pacific Press. Suva, Fiji.
Protected Area Governance and Management
This book has been prepared as a contribution to the IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney in 2014. The global community is at the interface of ensuring the quality of protected area governance and management, together with the way that effectively managed and
Protected Area Network Expansion and Management: Economics to improve conservation outcomes
This paper identifies the Dasgupta Review’s key points about the role of protected areas (PAs) in conserving nature.
Rapid Assessment and Prioritization of Protected Area Management (RAPPAM) Methodology
Ervin, J. 2003. Rapid Assessment and Prioritization of Protected Area Management (RAPPAM) Methodology. WWF, Gland, Switzerland.
Reshaping Natural Resource Management in Papua New Guinea
The growing need for effective tools and new approaches for natural resource management (NRM) is being met by PNG’s NRM Hub initiative, which is already helping to centralise environmental data and make it accessible to stakeholders everywhere.
Review and Recommendations Regarding Human Activity Surveillance Technologies in Pacific Marine Protected Areas
The present study, commissioned by the French Agency for Biodiversity (Agence française pour la biodiversité, AFB), is part of the "Pacific Biodiversity Blue Belt" project.
Samoa Ocean Strategy 2020-2030
Samoa has long recognised the Pacific Ocean as a source of social and economic benefit which has sustained its communities for generations. The ocean remains a primary resource for food and livelihoods that requires responsible stewardship.
Saving the ocean and climate through innovative marine protected area finance mechanisms
Ocean threats: acidification, deoxygenation, warming, heatwaves. Do we have anything useful to bend, change, or reverse the results?
