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The SPA / BD Protocol regional documents and the ICZM policy framework: coherence analysis

This analysis examines the coherence between regional documents adopted under the SPA/BD Protocol and the ICZM policy framework, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for the new SAP/BIO. The findings highlight areas for further integration and provide recommendations for better alignment and synergy.

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The SPA / BD Protocol regional documents and the ICZM policy framework: coherence analysis

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  1. The SPA/BD Protocol regional documents and the ICZM policy framework: coherence analysis Meeting of PAP/RAC Focal Points, Split, Croatia, 8-9 May 2019 Marina Marković, Consultant, PAP/RAC

  2. Scope and purpose of the analysis, methodological approach The UNEP/ MAP Mid-term Strategy 2016-2021 …calls for ‘synergy, harmonisation of efforts and optimisation of the use of resources in implementing the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols’. Scope of the analysis Regional documents adopted under the SPA/ BD Protocol: SAP BIO, MPAs Roadmap, SAP BIO climate change updates/ Synthesis report, Species/ habitats action plans, and the ICZM policy framework (the Protocol, CRF for ICZM and CF for MSP) Draft Decision IG. 23/15 (Updated Guidelines on artificial reefs) 2 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  3. Scope and purpose of the analysis, methodological approach Purpose of the analysis (joint PAP/RAC and SPA/RAC effort): to contribute to integrated implementation of the BC sectoral policies and to streamlining ICZM; to identify areas where consistency and complementarity could be improved; to draw recommendations for the new SAP BIO. Methodological approach Detailed assessment matrices for the SAP BIO; SAP BIO implementation report (UNEP(DEPI)/MED WG. 459/3) reviewed MPAs Roadmap (objectives; whether/how were the applicable ICZM and MSP approaches integrated) Limited assessment for other documents (key elements) Four grades: strong, moderate, weak, lack of coherence 3 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  4. The main findings: SAP BIO Overall, strong coherence between the SAP BIO and the ICZM Protocol/ CRF provisions. Some inconsistencies cannot necessarily be labelled as a weakness (e.g. cultural heritage). Partial gaps/ areas where further integration is possible: SAP BIO principles; Promotion and use of planning tools and criteria (Art 8); Use of indicators; Natural hazards (coastal erosion); Coordination of planning processes, governance mechanisms; International cooperation (research, data sharing); MSP and land policy; Environmental assessments. 5 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  5. The main findings: SAP BIO SAP BIO and CF for MSP – further integration possible for: the use of best available knowledge (compiling, exchanging and using biodiversity data for MSP and vice versa); utilising connectivity principle to maximize benefits for BD. SAP BIO implementation (UNEP(DEPI)/MED WG. 459/3): potential of ICZM to contribute to the achievement of BD protection not fully utilised; positive examples identified, including CAMPs and environmental assessments. 6 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  6. The main findings: other documents MPAs Roadmap Strong coherence with the ICZM Protocol/ CRF and CF for MSP Climate change updates/ Synthesis report Strong coherence with Art 22 of the Protocol; ICZM recognised as appropriate planning framework to address CC impacts Species/ habitats Action Plans The nine APs by and large consistent to and complementary with the ICZM Protocol/ CRF (despite different scopes) Artificial Reefs, draft Decision IG. 23/15 (Updated Guidelines) Consistency with the ICZM Protocol confirmed 7 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  7. Recommendations – elaboration of the new SAP BIO Alignment with recent BC policy developments will bring improvements in itself, nevertheless efforts needed to ensure synergies and stronger complementarities, e.g.: Maintain the already achieved level of coherence Better align the new SAP BIO principles Use ICZM indicators to the extent possible (in particular for socio-economic factors and their effects on BD) Address climate change and its impacts in an integrated manner (within the new SAP BIO) Consider/ address coastal erosion as a potential threat to BD Integrate actions to strengthen exchanges (data, good practices) 8 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  8. Recommendations – elaboration of the new SAP BIO (continued) Integrate actions to ensure public access to monitoring data Use the existing ICZM coordination and governance structures to overcome BD conservation obstacles Promote the use of ICZM planning tools (e.g. open areas) The new SAP BIO should pay more attention to LSI (with a view to BD protection) Maintain the achieved level of coherence with the CF for MSP and add appropriate actions to strengthen synergies between MSP and BD protection (knowledge, connectivity) Further explore potential of economic instruments (valuation of ecosystem services, possibly removal of harmful subsidies) Emphasise cooperation to strengthen biodiversity research 9 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  9. Recommendations – elaboration of the new SAP BIO (continued) Joint, collaborative, synergetic actions (MAP regional centres) Lessons learnt from the implementation of the 2003 SAP BIO to be taken into account Include actions to demonstrate how ICZM and MSP projects can aid BD conservation agenda Promote ratification of the ICZM Protocol and uptake of MSP across the region Provide for periodic updates of the new SAP BIO Focus on implementation (responsibility of the BC system and of the CPs), rely on other sectoral policies and action plans (e.g. AP for joint implementation of the ICZM Protocol through CRF) 10 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  10. Recommendations – other documents The use of MSP to be strongly advocated in future MPAs policies and plans Species and habitats APs – (expected) alignment with the new SAP BIO and/ or update for post 2020 - an opportunity to better integrate some of the ICZM Protocol/ CRF elements: EcAp ICZM planning tools and criteria Environmental assessments LSI Land policy and MSP (MSP to support APs implementation; APs research, mapping and monitoring actions to support MSP) 11 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  11. Recommendations – artificial reefs Consistence between the Updated Guidelines and the ICZM Protocol established; taking into account the existing interest for artificial reefs and recent experiences with their placement/ management: MAP should proceed towards the adoption of the Updated Guidelines (possibly by addressing parts on the clean-up of vessels separately); More attention could/ should be paid to the site selection criteria and other planning requirements; Ensuring complementarity between MPAs and artificial reefs is another topic that merits further attention. 12 Slide numbers to be added as shown alongside

  12. Thank you Marina Marković, Consultant DonjaGorica bb, 81000 Podgorica Montenegro marina.markovic@t-com.me +382 67 22 00 33 www.paprac.org

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