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Set of indicators to monitor the implementation of ICZM Protocol in the Mediterranean. Francesca Santoro (IOC/UNESCO). Indicators for ICZM. What is an indicator?
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Set of indicators to monitor the implementation of ICZM Protocol in the Mediterranean Francesca Santoro (IOC/UNESCO) Technical meeting with PAP/RAC NFPs Rimini, 24 September 2013
Indicators for ICZM • What is an indicator? • An indicator is a quantitative/qualitative statement or measured/observed parameter that can be used to describe existing situations and measure changes or trends over time Technical meeting with PAP/RAC NFPs Rimini, 24 September 2013
Why do we use indicators in ICZM? • To monitor key characteristics of coastal and marine ecosystems • To evaluate options for coastal management • To track progress and effectiveness of ICZM plan/programme objectives Name, Surname – Organisation CoastDay2012, Split September 25th and 26th
PEGASO ICZM indicators and the ICZM Protocol • Article 27of the ICZM PROTOCOL specifies that the Parties shall: • define coastal management indicators, taking into account existing ones, and cooperate in the use of such indicators; • establish and maintain up-to-date assessments of the use and management of coastal zones Name, Surname – Organisation CoastDay2012, Split September 25th and 26th
PEGASO approach Indicators at the core of an integrated assessment: ISD are not to be used in isolation. To be meaningful and relevant for ICZM they must be used in a context and with clear purpose. Ideally this purpose is formulated as a set of targets/reference values that need to be achieved within a policy context. PEGASO set of indicators is directly linked to the ICZM policy objectives. Name, Surname – Organisation CoastDay2012, Split September 25th and 26th
From ICZM Principles – to Policy Objectives – to Indicators/Targets 1. ICZM seeks to take account of the wealth of natural capital in coastal zones (…). ICZM PRINCIPLE 1 POLICY OBJECTIVE 1 1.Preserve the wealth of natural capital in coastal zone. 1.. INDICATORS/TARGETS
EXAMPLE 1Policy objective: To have a balanced use of coastal zone, and avoid urban sprawl (Art. 6e) • Indicators of sustainable development that address this policy objective aim to: • measure implementation of and response to policies and regulations to promote sustainable land uses (Response indicator) and/or • measure trends in (un)sustainable land uses as driver/pressure of change in socio-economic-environmental system (Pressure indicator) • measure impact from (un)sustainable land uses on socio-economic-envirornmental sustainability objectives (Impact indicators)
Name, Surname – Organisation CoastDay2012, Split September 25th and 26th
Francesca Santoro– IOC-UNESCO CoastDay2012, Split September 25th and 26th
Conclusions • The PEGASO set of ICZM indicators is available from the PEGASO Products section (pegasoproject.eu) • PEGASO partners and future end-users will have access to the indicators methodological factsheets to give guidance on standardized calculation methods • Uploading calculation results allows building a shared vision of the (sub)regional coastal and marine environment • This shared view supports the implementation of existing ICZM policies and identify priorities, challenges and opportunities