Integrated marine and coastal area management approaches for implementing the convention on biological diversity

This report details the programme of work on marine and coastal biodiversity under the convention on biological diversity that aims to assist the implementation of the convention at the national, regional and global levels.The report specifically details the operational objectives and priority activities within five key programmes, including:implementation of integrated marine and coastal area management (IMCAM)marine and coastal living resourcesmarine and coastal protected areasmariculturealien species and genotypes.Highlights of the report include:IMCAM is a participatory process for decision making to prevent, control, or mitigate adverse impacts from human activities in the marine and coastal environment, and to contribute to the restoration of degraded coastal areasIMCAM approaches have been recognised as the most effective tools for implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity with respect to conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity.[adapted from author]