Research Project
Researchers: Kerrie Wilson (Principal investigator, Principal or Chief Investigator) , Vanessa Adams (Principal investigator, Principal or Chief Investigator)
Full description Protected areas are frequently called the ‘cornerstones’ of global biodiversity conservation strategies. Covering 17% of land and 8% of sea areas, protected areas are also one of the largest land uses in the world. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) specifies global goals and targets for conserving biodiversity – in particular, the role of conserved and protected areas. The post-2020 global biodiversity framework (GBF) is expected to, among other things, commit signatories to protecting 30% of land and sea areas by 2030, with an emphasis on conserving and protecting areas that are important for biodiversity. This project will review the methods available for mapping areas important for biodiversity to guide future national-scale efforts to delineate these areas and prioritise appropriate actions within them.
