Operational Approaches

Core methods

• Dispersion and connectivity modelling
• Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA)
• Climate change impact assessment
• Trade-off for MPA Design
• Trait-based Vulnerability Assessment
• Data sharing
• Strategic guidance
• Prioritising conservation areas

Methods

• Trade-off for MPA Design - Conservation and economic development
• Trade-off for MPA Design - Short-term and long-term benefits
• Trade-off for MPA Design - Exclusives uses and shared uses
• Trade-off for MPA Design - Specific stakeholder interests
• Trade-off for MPA Design - Local and global interests
• Participatory mapping

Tools

• Pressure assessment of MARine activities (PMAR) module
• Tools4MSP CEA
• HELCOM SPIA Tool
• PlanWise4Blue
• CC Analog Base Velocities
• GFW - Global Fishing Watch
• EMODnet
• Area-based Conservation Planner (ABC)