The Protected Area (PA) Dashboard of the BIOPAMA Reference Information System (RIS) provides easy access to the protection level statistics and additional information on protected area systems in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions and related countries.
Protected areas (PAs) are a key strategy for the conservation of natural values with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. But PAs need to be managed equitably in order to achieve their multiple goals and objectives. The evaluation of Protected Area Governance and Equity (PAGE) is therefore a critical element of adaptive PA management.
Protected areas (PAs) are a key strategy for the conservation of natural values with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. But PAs need to be managed effectively in order to achieve their multiple goals and objectives. The evaluation of Protected Area Management Effectiveness (PAME) is therefore a critical element of adaptive PA management.
The Observatory for Biodiversity and Protected Areas in West Africa (OBAPAO) serves as a regional reference hub for data and information on biodiversity and protected areas. It was developed as part of the BIOPAMA II programme, funded by the European Union. The Regional Reference Information System (RRIS) provides data, maps, and reports useful for decision-making regarding biodiversity management in West African countries.
Socioeconomic information provides an understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political characteristics and conditions of individuals, households, groups, organizations and communities within and surrounding protected areas. It can thus help managers identify potential problems and focus management priorities accordingly.