Biological diversity
Marine and Freshwater
Definition(s)
A clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values - also applicable to marine protected areas. (Source: IUCN)
In other languages
French
aire marine protégée
Russian
охраняемый морской район
Spanish
área marina protegida
Arabic
محمية بحرية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Marine protected areas
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Marine protected areas. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 2 decisions |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 2 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 4 decisions |
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Barcelona Convention | 3 decisions |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph4 decisions |
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Abidjan Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Jeddah Convention | 1 document |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |
Multimedia
Case Study - In situ conservation - Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean
