Q 35 - How to assess and develop scenarios for MPA networks representativeness, ecological coherence, adequacy, comprehensiveness and connectivity. also in transboundary contexts?#

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ESE1 - Ecological toolkit#

Practices: Scoping Data collection and presentation Analysis and diagnosis Prioritisation and designation
Spatial scales: Transboundary / sea basin National Regional / local
Protection regimes: Strict protection Non-strict protection
Marine zones: Coastal zone Deep sea Offshore zone

Criteria classes: 1 Ecological and genetic criteria 1.1 Functional 1.1.1 Vulnerability 1.1.2 Stability 1.1.3 Functional hotspots 1.1.4. Life cycle critical areas 1.1.5 Climate-smart potential 1.2 Structural 1.3 Genetic 1.4 Ecological status

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ESE1 Macro-Criterion Functional hotspots consists of several criteria that can aid in the consideration, inclusion and assessment of representativeness, ecological coherence, adequacy, comprehensiveness and connectivity. Identification and inclusion of criteria such as functionally representative areas; that are areas with many critical/key functions (D3.4), presence of key functional species, key functional areas and food web structure relate to the representativeness, ecological coherence and comprehensiveness of MPA networks. Connectivity is a central aspect of Macro-criterion Life cycle critical areas, which describes the different types of areas that are important for the completion of a species life cycle, such as steppingstone areas and ecological corridors. In addition, within the Macro-Criterion Climate-smart potential, criterion connectivity potential can offer additional insights for the assessment of connectivity in MPA networks. Chapters 5 and 6 of the MSP4BIO Climate Change guidance involves a review of criteria that can be useful for defining network design. Follow the step by step process detailed in the guidance (CAMBRA et al., 2024) that is making a overview of the methods to create a portfolio scenarios.

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Question: How to assess and develop scenarios for MPA networks representativeness, ecological coherence, adequacy, comprehensiveness and connectivity. also in transboundary contexts?

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)