Q 46 - Hot to identify compensation measures and how to assess their effectiveness?#

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From an environmental perspective, compensation measures are actions that try to counterbalance residual negative impacts of projects. The aim to protect, enhance, restore or otherwise improve the damaged or scarce resources. Compensation measures must meet the following characteristics: - to relate to the species(ies) and/or habitat(s) for which the impact has been identified; - to counterbalance the damage caused; - to respect as far as possible a principle of proximity when this is justified; - to be accompanied by clear and precise specifications for the implementation; - to be operational when the negative impact becomes effective. (Ref. Anders Enetjärn, Scott Cole, Matleena Kniivilä, Svein Erik Hårklau, Linus Hasselström, Tryggve Sigurdson and Johan Lindberg, 2015. Environmental compensation - Key conditions for increased and cost-effective application. http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/TN2015-572 Nordic Council of Ministers 2015)

Assessing the economic impacts of conservation measures involves systematically evaluating both direct and indirect effects on local economies and broader financial systems. Key methods include Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) to quantify costs and benefits, Ecosystem Services Valuation to assign economic values, Input-Output Analysis to estimate local economic effects, and Social Impact Assessment to evaluate community impacts. Comparative studies help track changes in economic indicators over time, complemented by stakeholder engagement through surveys (ESE3). Longitudinal studies allow for trend analysis, while adaptive management practices ensure findings inform ongoing conservation strategies. These comprehensive approaches enable stakeholders to gain insights into the economic impacts of conservation initiatives, facilitating effective decision-making processes.

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Operational approaches

ESE3 - Trade-offs method for protections and restoration in MSP#

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

Operational approaches: (Method) Trade-off for MPA Design (Method) Trade-off for MPA Design - Conservation and economic development (Method) Trade-off for MPA Design - Short-term and long-term benefits (Method) Trade-off for MPA Design - Exclusives uses and shared uses (Method) Trade-off for MPA Design - Specific stakeholder interests (Method) Trade-off for MPA Design - Local and global interests (Method) Participatory mapping

Implementation details

There are Compesantory measures on page 109, in annexe 02 - Portfolio of Arguments, which can support discussion to ensure economic interests and maintain MPAs objectives.

Stakeholder engagement and Participatory Mapping to collect data for economic data, and identifying specific impacts. Use of Annexe 5 - Table Participatory Mapping Tool. From Deliverable 4.3 “Trade-offs method for protection and restoration in MSP”

Notes

More information at: Gutierrez D., Calado H., De Bruyn A., et al., (2024). Trade-offs method for protection and restoration in MSP – ESE3 (Deliverable – D4.3., under the WP4 of MSP4BIO project (GA n° 101060707)).