How the race to achieve Aichi Target 11 could jeopardize the effective conservation of biodiversity in Canada and beyond

Lemieux, Christopher J.; Gray, Paul A.; Devillers, Rodolphe; Wright, Paula; Dearden, Philip; Halpenny, Elizabeth; Groulx, Mark; Beechey, Thomas J.; Beazley, Karen F.

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2018.10.029

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“…Other effective conservation areabased measures (e.g., temporary fish closures) have emerged as an important mechanism for conservation in areas of high biodiversity value, yet their outcomes also remain uncertain (Lemieux et al, 2019), as do their broader implications for adjacent communities (see also Diz et al, 2018;Dudley et al, 2018). As reflected in the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, at least 17% of terrestrial and inland water, and 10% of coastal and marine areas are to be protected by 2020 through "…effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and well-connected systems of PAs and other effective area-based conservation measures."…”

Section: Principles For Governance Of Community-centered Conservatimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Progress toward Aichi targets is occurring, but it has varied across jurisdictions. Other effective conservation areabased measures (e.g., temporary fish closures) have emerged as an important mechanism for conservation in areas of high biodiversity value, yet their outcomes also remain uncertain (Lemieux et al, 2019), as do their broader implications for adjacent communities (see also Diz et al, 2018;Dudley et al, 2018).…”

Section: Principles For Governance Of Community-centered Conservatimentioning

confidence: 99%

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Governance principles for community‐centered conservation in the post‐2020 global biodiversity framework

Armitage

Mbatha

Muhl

et al. 2020

Conservat Sci and Prac

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Strategies to protect biodiversity in the face of a global crisis must be placebased and sensitive to context. A failure to consider the socioeconomic and political circumstances, as well as wellbeing needs and lived realities of those most directly reliant upon biodiversity will further undermine progress on Aichi targets and subsequent goals for the post-2020 framework. How communities experience the benefits or costs of conservation action is influenced in large measure by the principles that guide conservation governance, and the subsequent institutional structures and processes that frame conservation action (at local to global scales). In this article, we define and critically reflect on core principles of community-centered conservation governance needed to yield desirable and long-term conservation outcomes-both ecological and social (i.e., equitable and just). In doing so, we emphasize a conception of community-centered conservation that we argue is relevant to guide implementation of a post-2020 biodiversity framework, and which is based on a foundation of well-established evidence. Core principles of communitycentered conservation governance include: (a) building multilevel networks and collaborative relationships needed to coproduce conservation solutions;(b) promoting equity and recognizing the central role of women as agents of positive change in conservation efforts across scales; (c) reframing conservation action through the lens of reconciliation and redress (e.g., responding to injustices from land grabs and territorial enclosures); (d) ensuring a rightsbased approach to conservation action in which community agency, access and decision making autonomy are supported; and (e) revitalizing the customary and local institutions that provide legitimate and adaptive strategies for the stewardship of biodiversity. K E Y W O R D Sgender, governance, institutions, policy

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Section: Principles For Governance Of Community-centered Conservatimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Principles For Governance Of Community-centered Conservatimentioning

confidence: 99%

Governance principles for community‐centered conservation in the post‐2020 global biodiversity framework

Armitage

Mbatha

Muhl

et al. 2020

Conservat Sci and Prac

105

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“…However, some have expressed concern that the tools used to establish marine refuges (i.e. conditions of licence and variation orders under Canada's Fisheries Act ) are not specifically designed to address long‐term biodiversity objectives (Lemieux et al, ). While they can be put in place for long durations, subject to the Minister's discretion, they can likewise be adjusted or cancelled at any time.…”

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“…While significant progress has been made in terms of Canada's conserved area coverage in the marine environment, there remains some criticism of the ecological integrity of MPAs in Canada, particularly around industrial extractive activities occurring in MPAs (e.g. Lemieux et al, ; Robb, Bodtker, Wright, & Lash, ). In June 2017 the Government of Canada published proposed regulations for the Laurentian Channel Marine Protected Area in the Canada Gazette, Part I (Government of Canada, ).…”

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“…Government of Canada has therefore proposed amendments to the While significant progress has been made in terms of Canada's conserved area coverage in the marine environment, there remains some criticism of the ecological integrity of MPAs in Canada, particularly around industrial extractive activities occurring in MPAs (e.g. Lemieux et al, 2019;Robb, Bodtker, Wright, & Lash, 2011) Guard announced that the Government of Canada will be adopting new standards to strengthen the conservation and protection of important marine habitat. As recommended by the Panel, Canada's approach to our marine conservation networks going forward will clude in two forms of protection -marine protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.…”

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From one to ten: Canada's approach to achieving marine conservation targets

Schram

Ladell

Mitchell

et al. 2019

Aquatic Conservation

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The Government of Canada has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, which includes the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. Aichi Target 11 indicates that countries are to conserve at least 10% of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, by 2020. In 2015 Canada affirmed its commitment to the 10% target, and also committed to an interim target to protect 5% of coastal and marine areas by the end of 2017. The interim target was met in October 2017 through a combination of federal and provincial marine protected areas (MPAs) and fisheries area closures that qualify as other effective area‐based conservation measures (OECMs), which are referred to domestically as marine refuges. In 2016 the Government of Canada set out a five‐point plan for achieving its marine conservation targets, which includes finishing what was started, protecting large offshore areas, protecting areas under pressure, advancing OECMs and establishing MPAs faster. Key challenges that the Government of Canada faces in meeting its 2020 marine conservation target include balancing socio‐economic impacts with the need to conserve biodiversity and sustain ecosystem health and ensuring meaningful engagement with partners and stakeholders in a short period of time. Once Canada has met its 2020 marine conservation target it will continue to advance ongoing marine conservation initiatives, most notably the development of a national conservation network, and seek to ensure effective long‐term conservation through the management, monitoring and enforcement of established MPAs and OECMs.

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Ocean-Focused Frameworks for a Sustainable Future Earth

Moolna

2024

Handbook of Sustainable Blue Economy

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How the race to achieve Aichi Target 11 could jeopardize the effective conservation of biodiversity in Canada and beyond

Cited by 52 publications

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Governance principles for community‐centered conservation in the post‐2020 global biodiversity framework

Governance principles for community‐centered conservation in the post‐2020 global biodiversity framework

From one to ten: Canada's approach to achieving marine conservation targets

Ocean-Focused Frameworks for a Sustainable Future Earth

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