BLUE CONNECT framework: a step-by-step approach for advancing effective, ecologically-based management of Marine Protected Areas
Work Package 2 (WP2) of BLUE CONNECT Project is dedicated to creating a practical framework to guide the formulation of conservation and restoration goals and targets for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), grounded in ecological principles. This ecological emphasis is intended to establish a solid, quantifiable reference point that other work packages can later enrich with socio-economic and governance elements. Deliverable 2.1 introduces the building blocks of the Blue Connect Integrated Framework, outlining an operational, ecology-driven methodology to assist MPA managers in defining conservation and restoration goals and targets, while also highlighting the knowledge gaps that will be addressed in the following phases of the project. The framework draws upon findings from a systematic review of scientific and grey literature compiled by project partners and incorporates feedback from stakeholders, ensuring it is both evidence-based and applicable in real-world contexts.
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