Overview

The MPA Guide is a comprehensive resource developed by Protected Planet to assist marine protected area (MPA) practitioners in understanding, planning, and managing MPAs. It provides detailed guidance on the classification of MPAs, their objectives, and the activities that can be permitted within them, ensuring that MPAs effectively contribute to conservation and sustainable use.

Application

The MPA Guide is designed for use by MPA managers, planners, and policymakers. It serves as a practical tool to help these stakeholders classify MPAs based on their level of protection, align their objectives with global biodiversity goals, and implement effective management strategies.

Relevance for the Global Biodiversity Framework

The MPA Guide supports the achievement of targets set out in the Global Biodiversity Framework by providing clear criteria for MPA classification and management. It helps ensure that MPAs contribute to biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of marine resources, and the resilience of marine ecosystems to climate change and other human impacts.

Key Features

• Detailed classification system for MPAs

• Guidance on aligning MPA objectives with global biodiversity targets

• Practical advice on MPA management and permitted activities

• Tools for assessing and improving MPA effectiveness

• Case studies and best practice examples