Connectivity Potential#
Broader “Criteria class”
Description#
Definition: areas or mobile/productive species that will enhance resistance under climate change of other adjacent areas, facilitate range shifts (e.g. stepping stone areas) or participate to the spread of desirable traits inside a network.
Example of uses: designation of a climate-smart MPA network, assessing the potential resilience of a species
Source
Kotta et al. (2024) Ecological toolkit (ESE1) for MPAs prioritization and networking. Deliverable – D3.4., under the WP3 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)
Cambra et al (2024). Guidance for including climate change scenarios in protection and prioritization strategies for Marine Protected Areas development. Deliverable D3.3, under the WP3 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)