Mainstreaming marine biodiversity into the SDGs : the role of other effective area-based conservation measures

Diz, Daniela and Johnson, David and Riddell, Michael and Rees, Sian and Battle, Jessica and Gjerde, Kristina and Hennige, Sebastian and Roberts, J. Murray (2018) Mainstreaming marine biodiversity into the SDGs : the role of other effective area-based conservation measures. Marine Policy, 93. pp. 251-261. ISSN 0308-597X (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.08.019)

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Abstract

This article explores the concept of “other effective area-based conservation measures” (OECMs) in the context of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 on marine protected areas and OECMs and its linkages to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues that mainstreaming biodiversity through CBD Aichi Biodiversity Targets’ implementation into the SDGs can contribute to a more systemic and comprehensive implementation of SDG 14.5 on conservation of at least 10% of marine and coastal areas. It argues that OECMs can complement MPAs and contribute to ecologically representative and effectively managed marine protected areas systems integrated into broader governance systems such as marine spatial planning. Selected global and local sectoral conservation measures are therefore highlighted in this analysis as potential forms of OECMs. At the local level, a case study of ecologically or biologically significant marine areas managed as locally managed marine areas (LMMAs) in Mozambique is discussed. This case study explores how multiple-use LMMAs, which respond to short-term fisher's needs and targeted biodiversity conservation, could contribute to the achievement of specific SDGs on food security, poverty elimination and resilient ecosystems if properly supported by long-term investments, strong institutions and integrated oceans management.

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