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| 1. Project Details |
| Author or Responsible Organization |
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R D Smith and E Maltby. (2003) 'Using the Ecosystem Approach to Implement the Convention on Biological Diversity: Key issues and case studies. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK x + 118pp. |
| Project Title |
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Ecological corridors in environmental management,
Brazil |
| Date of Publication |
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| Project Status |
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Ongoing |
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| Countries |
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Bolivia (Plurinational State of) |
| Regions |
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Central and Eastern Europe |
| Funding Source |
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| 2. Background to Project |
| Project Issue/Problem Statement |
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In order to avoid the deleterious effects of species and
ecosystems isolation, the concept of ecological corridors
was introduced as an attempt to augment the connectivity
between fragmented areas. The corridors were designed to
enhance the conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems
within the Itenez-Bolivia/Guaporé-Brasil area, while
respecting the rights of the local populations. |
| Project Description |
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One of the most important causes of biodiversity loss is
habitat fragmentation. In fragmented ecosystems the rate
of extinction is higher compared with species within non-
fragmented ecosystems. A large river basin region in Bolivia
and Brazil, which contains indigenous reserves and large
natural protected areas, is the testing ground for a project
that will study, identify and implement connected areas. The
corridors were located along the roads BR-421 and BR-429
and on the left bank of Guaporé –Itenez River in Brazil, and
in the Baures-Itenez area in Bolivia.
Implementation of this project requires:(1)a full
diagnosis of the status of the existing conservation units;
(2)the design of connected areas or corridors;(3)the
design of a programme on information-exchange between
managers, directors and warden staff of protected areas;
(4)identification of strategic points for conservation
and management actions;(5)involvement of the local
population through capacity building and environmental
education;(6)harmonisation of public policies with the
goals of sustainable development;(7)provision of technical,
economic and scientific support to the local communities and other productive sectors;(8)the launch of pilot projects
for natural resource management; and (9)identification of
alternative tourism within the protected areas. |
| Highlighted Aspects of Ecosystem Approach |
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• The three objectives of the CBD are simultaneously
addressed in this case study.
• The diagnosis phase of the project illustrated the need
for a better understanding of ecosystem processes and
functions.
•Goods and services were not identified in the project,
but equitable sharing was addressed in relation to the
benefits that should materialise when the project is
implemented.
• Adaptive management is neither illustrated nor addressed
in the case study.
• The most appropriate scale depended on the issue being
addressed.
• Linkages between sectoral groups were established
through the creation of various committees involving
different governmental and non-governmental
institutions. |
| Conclusions |
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The Ecosystem Approach is an effective basis for planning
ecological corridors. |
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| 3. Sectors and Biomes |
| Sectors |
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Forestry |
| Biomes |
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Forest Biodiversity |
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| 4. Tools and Approaches |
| Tools and Approaches |
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Relevance
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Further
Information |
| Public Participation |
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3-High |
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| - Workshop based methods |
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3-High |
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| Education and Awareness |
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3-High |
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| - Communication |
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3-High |
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| Governance, Law and Policy |
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3-High |
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| - Policy development, planning and reform |
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3-High |
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| Management and Incentives |
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3-High |
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| - Practical management techniques |
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3-High |
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| Protected Areas and Land Use Policy |
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3-High |
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| - Protected/managed areas |
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3-High |
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| Cross-sectoral Research and Working |
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3-High |
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| Indicators |
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3-High |
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| 5. Issues |
| Issues |
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Relevance
Score |
| Public Participation |
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3-High |
| Sustainable Use of Biodiversity |
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3-High |
| Tourism and Biodiversity |
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3-High |
| Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices - Article 8(j) |
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3-High |
| Transboundary Conservation |
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3-High |
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| 6. Ecosystem Approach |
| Principles and Operational Guidance |
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Relevance
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Reason
(Only if NOT relevant) |
| Principle 1: The objectives of management of land, water and living resources are a matter of societal choices |
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3-High |
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| Principle 2: Management should be decentralized to the lowest appropriate level |
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3-High |
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| Principle 3: Ecosystem managers should consider the effects (actual or potential) of their activities on adjacent and other ecosystems |
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3-High |
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| Principle 4: Recognizing potential gains from management, there is usually a need to understand and manage the ecosystem in an economic context |
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3-High |
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| Principle 5: Conservation of ecosystem structure and functioning, in order to maintain ecosystem services, should be a priority target of the ecosystem approach |
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3-High |
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| Principle 6: Ecosystem must be managed within the limits of their functioning |
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3-High |
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| Principle 7: The ecosystem approach should be undertaken at the appropriate spatial and temporal scales |
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3-High |
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| Principle 8: Recognizing the varying temporal scales and lag-effects that characterize ecosystem processes, objectives for ecosystem management should be set for the long term |
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3-High |
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| Principle 9: Management must recognize the change is inevitable |
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3-High |
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| Principle 10: The ecosystem approach should seek the appropriate balance between, and integration of, conservation and use of biological diversity |
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3-High |
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| Principle 11: The ecosystem approach should consider all forms of relevant information, including scientific and indigenous and local knowledge, innovations and practices |
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3-High |
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| Principle 12: The ecosystem approach should involve all relevant sectors of society and scientific disciplines |
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3-High |
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| 7. Lessons Learned and the Outcomes |
| Lessons Learned |
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| Outcomes |
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| Other Information |
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| 8. References |
| References |
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Smith, R.D. & Maltby, E. (2003) Using the Ecosystem Approach to implement the Convention on Biodiversity: key issues and case studies. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridg, UK. x + 118pp. |
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| 9. Contact Details |
| Contact Person |
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Ms. Diana Mortimer |
| Job Title |
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Ecosystem Approach Officer |
| Organization |
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Joint Nature Conservation Committee |
| Address |
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Monkstone House, City Road, |
| Postal Code |
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PE13 4LA |
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Peterborough |
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Cambs |
| Telephone |
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+44 1733 866857 |
| Fax |
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+44 1733 555948 |
| E-mail Address |
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diana.mortimer@jncc.gov.uk |
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