IMET is a Protected Area Management Effectiveness (PAME) tool that allows an in-depth assessment of marine and terrestrial protected areas, regardless of their management categories and governance type. It is also a decision support tool that helps protected area managers take analysis-based management decisions for improved conservation outcomes..
In 2019, when the second phase of the BIOPAMA program was launched, strategic actions were identified to promote more efficient and sustainable management of protected areas in the West African sub-region. One of them was to develop a report on the State of West African Marine Protected Areas (EdAMP) 2021 which should be:
From February 16 to 19, 2021, Dakar, Senegal
Following the launch workshop held in November 2019 and the finalization of all institutional arrangements, the four (04) members of the consortium responsible for implementing the action, met during a workshop exchange and planning technique. The objective of this meeting was to discuss the practical methods of implementing OBAPAO with a view to establishing the operational strategy, taking into account the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder.
The blog shows the latest updates on biodiversity indicators, PAME and PAGE assessments, statistics in protected area coverage for ACP countries and news and events related to the BIOPAMA programme.
From 25 to 27 November 2019, Dakar, Senegal
More than 70 participants attended the official launch workshop of the Observatory for Biodiversity and Protected Areas in West Africa (OBAPAO). This meeting was marked by discussions with conservation stakeholders on existing structures in the region to enhance data and information concerning protected areas and biodiversity with the aim of improving regional policies and strategies concerning the environment. and conservation.
Overview of available tools - produced in the frame of the elaboration of the Central Africa 2020 SoPA report - provides a synoptic table and an overview of the available tools in support to protected areas to carry out both PAME and PAGE assessments.
Overview of available tools - produced in the frame of the elaboration of the Central Africa 2020 SoPA report - provides a synoptic table and an overview of the available tools in support to protected areas to carry out both PAME and PAGE assessments
