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, 2009 2007
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, 2009 2007
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, 2008 27 June, 2007
Google Ocean Council of Advisors, 27 June, 2007 The World Conservation Union WCPA Marine update, Spring, 2009 Courtesy USGS/NASA
WCPA Marine focus on: The challenges The programme The latest products The next steps Courtesy USGS/NASA
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.
The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, 2009 2007 NASA
The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, 2009 2007
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, 2009 2007
Ocean Acidification over time ph 8.6 8.4 8.2 8 7.8 7.6 7.4 Oceanic ph 2000 AD 2050 AD 2100 AD -25-20 -15-10 -5 0 5 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
or...plan B! The World Conservation Union Google Exeter Ocean University, Council of 7 Advisors, March, 2008 27 June, 2007
The World Conservation Union Google Exeter Ocean University, Council of 7 Advisors, March, 2008 27 June, 2007
Signing of the political declaration at the close of the Summit
Global progress 100 Observed Predicted % of glob al ocean area protected (log g) 10 1 0.1 0.01 1960 2000 2020 2040 1980 2060 2080 2100 Year Wood, L. J. et al (2008)
Global progress al ocean area protected (log g) 100 10 1 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: 2047 2083 2092 0.01 1960 2000 2020 2040 1980 2060 2080 2100 Year Wood, L. J. et al (2008)
Total water Total fresh water Glaciers & ice caps Groundwater Permafrost geographical visualization created by David Tryse
The World Conservation Union WCPA Steering Exeter University, Committee WCPA Marine 7 briefing, March, update, 20 2008 September Spring,, 2009 2007 Marine World Heritage Workshop, Bahrain, 24 26 February, 2009
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
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
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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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
The World Conservation Union Google Ocean WCPA Council Marine of Advisors, update, Spring, 27 June, 2009 2007
The World Conservation Union Google Ocean WCPA Council Marine of Advisors, update, Spring, 27 June, 2009 2007
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
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
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, 20 2008 September Spring,, 2009 2007 Marine World Heritage Workshop, Bahrain, 24 26 February, 2009
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, 2009 2007
The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, 2009 2007
The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, 2009 2007
All MPAs designated by mid-2008 4400 MPAs, 2.35 million km 2, 0.65% of oceans Source:Wood, L. J., Fish, L., Laughren, J. & Pauly, D. 2008. Oryx 42(3): 340-351351 The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, 2009 2007
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, 2009 2007
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The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean MPA Bahrain, workshop, 24 26 4 December, February, 2007 2009 WCPA Marine update, Spring, 2009 Courtesy USGS/NASA
The World Conservation Union Marine World Heritage Google Workshop, Ocean WCPA MPA Bahrain, Marine workshop, 24 update, 26 4 December, February, Spring, 2009 2007 Google
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www.protectplanetocean.org A global l web portal on MPAs to inform, educate and entertain Technology Web IT Partners: support:
Mission Programs > Research, Conservation, & Exploration > REMOTE IMAGING
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve: Glovers Reef Atoll --600 m offshore, --20 m depth Partnership: NGS UN Foundation IUCN Isla Marisol Resort Remote Imaging www.nationalgeographic.com/wildcam
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
Coming up! Carbon management in marine ecosystems Building the global network Protect My Ocean Ocean Voices High Seas Marine World Heritage TED wish
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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