Unlocking the potential of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) for achieving conservation targets: A global scoping review.

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Main Authors: Petza, Dimitra, Amorim, Eva, Lamine, Emna Ben, Colloca, Francesco, Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther, Fabbrizzi, Erika, Fraschetti, Simonetta, Galparsoro, Ibon, Giakoumi, Sylvaine, Kruse, Maren, Stelzenmüller, Vanessa, Katsanevakis, Stelios
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author Petza, Dimitra
Amorim, Eva
Lamine, Emna Ben
Colloca, Francesco
Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther
Fabbrizzi, Erika
Fraschetti, Simonetta
Galparsoro, Ibon
Giakoumi, Sylvaine
Kruse, Maren
Stelzenmüller, Vanessa
Katsanevakis, Stelios
author_facet Petza, Dimitra
Amorim, Eva
Lamine, Emna Ben
Colloca, Francesco
Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther
Fabbrizzi, Erika
Fraschetti, Simonetta
Galparsoro, Ibon
Giakoumi, Sylvaine
Kruse, Maren
Stelzenmüller, Vanessa
Katsanevakis, Stelios
Petza, Dimitra
Amorim, Eva
Lamine, Emna Ben
Colloca, Francesco
Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther
Fabbrizzi, Erika
Fraschetti, Simonetta
Galparsoro, Ibon
Giakoumi, Sylvaine
Kruse, Maren
Stelzenmüller, Vanessa
Katsanevakis, Stelios
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Unlocking the potential of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) for achieving conservation targets: A global scoping review. Petza, Dimitra Amorim, Eva Lamine, Emna Ben Colloca, Francesco Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther Fabbrizzi, Erika Fraschetti, Simonetta Galparsoro, Ibon Giakoumi, Sylvaine Kruse, Maren Stelzenmüller, Vanessa Katsanevakis, Stelios Conservation of Natural Resources Biodiversity Ecosystem Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), introduced by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), refer to areas outside formal protected-area networks that deliver effective and enduring in situ biodiversity conservation. This scoping review systematically examined global approaches to identifying and evaluating potential OECMs. Analysing 99 studies covering 694 case studies and 237 000 potential sites, we found that potential OECMs are widespread, particularly in Asia and terrestrial environments, with most initiatives led by the environmental sector. Assessments relied largely on qualitative expert knowledge, with limited application of analytical methods. Although CBD criteria were commonly applied, contributions of related to ecosystem services and socio-cultural values were often overlooked. Effectiveness evaluations showed considerable uncertainty, with over one-third of case studies reporting inadequate evidence of conservation outcomes. The review emphasises the need for standardised assessment methodologies, improved decision-support tools, and socio-cultural integration to enhance OECM recognition, particularly under the 30 × 30 conservation biodiversity target.
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spellingShingle Unlocking the potential of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) for achieving conservation targets: A global scoping review.
Petza, Dimitra
Amorim, Eva
Lamine, Emna Ben
Colloca, Francesco
Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther
Fabbrizzi, Erika
Fraschetti, Simonetta
Galparsoro, Ibon
Giakoumi, Sylvaine
Kruse, Maren
Stelzenmüller, Vanessa
Katsanevakis, Stelios
Conservation of Natural Resources
Biodiversity
Ecosystem
Unlocking the potential of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) for achieving conservation targets: A global scoping review. Petza, Dimitra Amorim, Eva Lamine, Emna Ben Colloca, Francesco Dominguez Crisóstomo, Esther Fabbrizzi, Erika Fraschetti, Simonetta Galparsoro, Ibon Giakoumi, Sylvaine Kruse, Maren Stelzenmüller, Vanessa Katsanevakis, Stelios Conservation of Natural Resources Biodiversity Ecosystem Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), introduced by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), refer to areas outside formal protected-area networks that deliver effective and enduring in situ biodiversity conservation. This scoping review systematically examined global approaches to identifying and evaluating potential OECMs. Analysing 99 studies covering 694 case studies and 237 000 potential sites, we found that potential OECMs are widespread, particularly in Asia and terrestrial environments, with most initiatives led by the environmental sector. Assessments relied largely on qualitative expert knowledge, with limited application of analytical methods. Although CBD criteria were commonly applied, contributions of related to ecosystem services and socio-cultural values were often overlooked. Effectiveness evaluations showed considerable uncertainty, with over one-third of case studies reporting inadequate evidence of conservation outcomes. The review emphasises the need for standardised assessment methodologies, improved decision-support tools, and socio-cultural integration to enhance OECM recognition, particularly under the 30 × 30 conservation biodiversity target.
title Unlocking the potential of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) for achieving conservation targets: A global scoping review.
topic Conservation of Natural Resources
Biodiversity
Ecosystem
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41653218/