How the MPA guidebook is used 5th World Parks Congress, Session 3D 12th September 2003
There are 4 steps to follow…
Step 1: select your indicators
Step 2: plan the evaluation
Step 3: collect & analyze data
Step 4: use results to adapt
The many influences on a MPA
The indicators (n=42) 10 biophysical indicators 16 socioeconomic indicators 16 governance indicators
Generic indicator outline Name of the indicator Goals/objectives related to indicator Difficultly rating (1-5) What is…? (definition) Why measure it? (purpose/rationale) Requirements (resources needed)
Generic indicator outline (cont’d) How to collect the data (methods) How to analyze and interpret results Outputs Strengths and limitations Example from the field (pilot MPA site) Useful references
Introducing the indicators: biophysical socioeconomic governance