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1 An global perspective on MPAs and update on WCPA Marine activities, spring 2009 Dan Laffoley IUCN WCPA Vice Chair Marine Chief Scientist s Team, Natural England, UK Sponsored by New Caledonia marine World Heritage Site The World Conservation Union Google Exeter Ocean WCPA University, Council Marine of 7 Advisors, March, update, 2008 Spring, 27 June,
2 IUCN vision and mission A just world that values and conserves nature. To influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. The World Conservation Union Google Ocean WCPA Council Marine of Advisors, update, Spring, 27 June,
3 IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature Governments Institutions NGOs Species Survival Commission SSC Commission on Environmental Law CEL Commission on Education and Communication CEC World Commission on Protected Areas WCPA Commission i on Environmental Economic and Social Policy Commission on Ecosystem The World Conservation Union Management Google Exeter Ocean University, Council CEMof 7 Advisors, March, June, 2007
4 Google Ocean Council of Advisors, 27 June, 2007 The World Conservation Union WCPA Marine update, Spring, 2009 Courtesy USGS/NASA
5 WCPA Marine focus on: The challenges The programme The latest products The next steps Courtesy USGS/NASA
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8 Image: Gerry Allen/CI An epaulette shark (Hemiscyillum freycineti), believed to be a new species. They spend most of their time on the sea floor looking for crustaceans and molluscs.
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10 The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, NASA
11 The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
12 Arctic sea ice The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
13 Ocean Acidification over time ph Oceanic ph 2000 AD 2050 AD 2100 AD time (million years before present) Past (Pearson and Palmer, 2000) and predicted (Blackford et al 2006) variability of marine ph. Slide courtesy of Plymouth Marine Laboratory
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15 or...plan B! The World Conservation Union Google Exeter Ocean University, Council of 7 Advisors, March, June, 2007
16 The World Conservation Union Google Exeter Ocean University, Council of 7 Advisors, March, June, 2007
17 Signing of the political declaration at the close of the Summit
18 Global progress 100 Observed Predicted % of glob al ocean area protected (log g) Year Wood, L. J. et al (2008)
19 Global progress al ocean area protected (log g) WPC: 30% of world oceans by 2012 WPC: 20% of world oceans by 2012 CBD: 10% of EEZs by 2010 Observed Predicted % of glob 0.1 At current rate goals will not be met until: Year Wood, L. J. et al (2008)
20 Total water Total fresh water Glaciers & ice caps Groundwater Permafrost geographical visualization created by David Tryse
21 The World Conservation Union WCPA Steering Exeter University, Committee WCPA Marine 7 briefing, March, update, September Spring,, Marine World Heritage Workshop, Bahrain, February, 2009
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24 Some headlines Better data and maps Greater scale of protection Greater understanding of progress High Seas a priority Marine World Heritage a priority Global-regional-local l l l l networking a priority it Capturing and sharing best practice a priority Visibility of current protection a priority Citizen engagement a priority political commitment Web-based support
25 Focusing our actions Accelerating progress in achieving the Global MPA Agenda Encouraging, developing and sharing solutions for creating and managing MPAs and MPA networks Increasing visibility, understanding and awareness of MPAs and MPA networks
26 Focusing our actions Accelerating progress in achieving the Global MPA Agenda Encouraging, developing and sharing solutions for creating and managing MPAs and MPA networks Increasing visibility, understanding and awareness of MPAs and MPA networks
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28 Focus of the PPO Reviews What s MPAs are there? What s missing? What s new? What are the challenges? What are the priorities? First review will focus on the Mediterranean
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30 The World Conservation Union Google Ocean WCPA Council Marine of Advisors, update, Spring, 27 June,
31 The World Conservation Union Google Ocean WCPA Council Marine of Advisors, update, Spring, 27 June,
32 Focusing our actions Accelerating progress in achieving the Global MPA Agenda Encouraging, developing and sharing solutions for creating and managing MPAs and MPA networks Increasing visibility, understanding and awareness of MPAs and MPA networks
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34 Focusing our actions Accelerating progress in achieving the Global MPA Agenda Encouraging, developing and sharing solutions for creating and managing MPAs and MPA networks Increasing visibility, understanding and awareness of MPAs and MPA networks
35 Changing the public s perception: Changing perceptions A blue ocean invisible life Much of it is protected (30% - 40%!) Not sure where protection is (?Barrier Reef) No idea of scale The World Conservation Union WCPA Steering Exeter University, Committee WCPA Marine 7 briefing, March, update, September Spring,, Marine World Heritage Workshop, Bahrain, February, 2009
36 Visibility on MPA progress The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
37 The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
38 The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
39 All MPAs designated by mid MPAs, 2.35 million km 2, 0.65% of oceans Source:Wood, L. J., Fish, L., Laughren, J. & Pauly, D Oryx 42(3): The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
40 Communicating Oceans & MPAs Access to information Better data Better decision making A public good The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring,
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45 The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, Google
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82 WildCam and Crittercam exciting Remote Imaging tools amazing and valuable NG imaging resources, along with partner assets Bringing the oceans, MPAs, World Heritage to life for viewers the world over Remote Imaging
83 Coming up! Carbon management in marine ecosystems Building the global network Protect My Ocean Ocean Voices High Seas Marine World Heritage TED wish
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88 Sylvia s Wish "I wish you would use all means at your disposal -- films! expeditions! the web! more! -- to ignite public support for a global network of marine protected areas, hope spots large enough to save and restore the ocean, the blue heart of the planet.
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