Ehler 2003. 🌊🌞🐠🐟🐡🐬🐳

Question 1

What does Ehler 2003 focus on?

Answer 1

potential contribution of indicators to assess the performance of the governance processes involved in integrated coastal management, focusing on the evaluation phase

The example of integrated management of marine protected areas is used to propose a menu of indicators of global applicability.

Question 2

Are MPAs established with the wider context in mind?

Answer 2

MPA takes place within the larger context of larger ocean governance system, often with little integration or recognition of the larger system they are located in.

Question 3

What has been implemented to improve their effectiveness?

Answer 3

International MPA Management Effectiveness Initiative - a joint effort of the World Commission for Protected Areas Marine and WWF for nature.