1. PISCES Project Workshop 2: Formulating guidelines Dr Lyndsey Dodds, Policy Liaison Officer

2. Principles Objectives Action plans (regional) Action plans (sectoral)

3. Principles Objectives Action plans (regional) Action plans (sectoral)

4. Principles Objectives Action plans (regional) Action plans (sectoral)

5. Objectives Action plans (regional) Action plans (sectoral) Principles

6. Examples LevelFunctionExample 1 Principle The general rules that underpin an Ecosystem Approach Sectors should share information and work together to achieve common goal of an Ecosystem Approach Objectives Linking principles to regional ecosystem management needs By 2012 an effective platform for communication and collaboration is developed By 2015 all main sectors are collaborating with shared resources and compatible sectoral information systems Regional ActionsThe multi-sector actions that are necessary to deliver the objectives Each sector reviews data collection procedures and seeks to harmonise Regular review and revision procedures Knowledge and data gaps are identified and funding needs Procedure identified to enable SH involvement – requires money? Coordination?

7. Examples LevelFunctionExample 2 Principle The general rules that underpin an Ecosystem Approach An evidence-based system should be used to integrate social, environmental and economic interests Objectives Linking principles to regional ecosystem management needs Management system includes social, economic and environmental objectives that are agreed across sectors Regional ActionsThe multi-sector actions that are necessary to deliver the objectives Procedures in place for all stakeholders to be involved Baseline data is acquired for all activities Local and indigenous knowledge integrated Role of ecosystem valuation? Need to prioritise between 3 pillars?

8. Examples LevelFunction Example 3 Principle The general rules that underpin an Ecosystem Approach Management should be adaptable to account for change (e.g. through climate change impacts) Objectives Linking principles to regional ecosystem management needs Impact of changing environment on activities is anticipated and planned for to ensure minimal disruption. Management system has appropriate long- term view, risk assessment and is effectively reviewed and adapted. Regional ActionsThe multi-sector actions that are necessary to deliver the objectives Long-term monitoring of environment Research into impacts of changing conditions Management measures reviewed every x years Feedback loop links science to management Role of protected areas?