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The concept of the Ecosystem Approach to management (EA) has been around for at least 30 years and has been extensively discussed, elaborated and developed. This approach is known by a number of different names; ecosystem-based management (EBM), ecosystem approach to management (EAM), or simply the ecosystem approach, EA, which is the term used here. The EA was adopted as an overarching principle and approach by Arctic Council Ministers in 2004 as part of the Arctic Marine Strategic Plan (AMSP) and described in the following manner: "An integrated ecosystem-based management approach requires that development activities be coordinated in a way that minimizes their impact on the environment and integrates thinking across environmental, socioeconomic, political and sectoral realms. The management of resource activities needs to be focused on realistic, practical steps that are directed toward reducing environmental damage, protecting biodiversity and promoting the health and prosperity of local communities. For such an approach to be successful, the relevant ecosystems need to be better understood, monitored and reported on. Actions must be based on clear objectives and a sound management structure, employing best available knowledge and practices, integrated decision-making and, where appropriate, a coordinated, regional approach."
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Guidelines for Implementing an Ecosystem Approach to Management of Arctic Marine Ecosystems
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-05)The concept of the Ecosystem Approach to management (EA) has been around for at least 30 years and has been extensively discussed, elaborated and developed within national and international fora. The Convention on Biological ... -
Guidelines for Implementing an Ecosystem Approach to Management of Arctic Marine Ecosystems
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2019-03)The Iqaluit declaration (2015) encouraged progress toward implementation of the ecosystem- based management recommendations approved by Ministers in Kiruna, and requested development of practical guidelines for an ... -
Arctic Protected Areas; Indicator Report, 2017
(Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna and Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment, 2017-05-11)CAFF and PAME Working Groups of the Arctic Council developed this indicator report. It provides an overview of the status and trends of protected areas in the Arctic. -
PAME MPA-network toolbox (2015-2017); Area-based conservation measures and ecological connectivitiy
(Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment, 2017-05-11)PAME's Framework for a Pan-Arctic Network of Marine protected Areas (Arctic Council 2015) offers a foundation of goals and objectives on which this toolbox builds. -
Status of Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Management in the Arctic
(Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment, 2017-05-11)The Ecosystem Approach to Management (EA) is known by several names, and has both a 'horizontal' dimension with integration across sectors of human activities (e.g. shipping, fisheries, oil and gas, etc.), and a 'vertical' ... -
Ecosystem Approach to Management; Progress Report 2015-2017 - Joint Group of Experts on the Ecosystem Approach to Management
(2017-05-11)PAME established in 2007 an expert group on the Ecosystem Approach to Management (EA-EG), broadened in 2011 to become PAME-led joint expert group with participation from other Arctic Council Working Groups (AMAP, CAFF, and SDWG). -
International Science and Policy Conference: Ecosystem Approach to Management: Status of Implementation - Conference Summary: 23-25 August 2016, Fairbanks, Alaska
(2017-05-11)The Ecosystem Approach to Management (EA) is a globally accepted principle. The origins of the EA concept at the international level may be traced back to at least as early as 1972 (Bianchi 2008). In the ensuing years, the ... -
Framework for a Pan-Arctic Network of Marine Protected Areas.
(Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME), 2015-04)This framework for a pan-Arctic network of marine protected areas (MPAs) sets out a common vision for international cooperation in MPA network development and management, based on best practices and previous Arctic Council ... -
Ecosystem Approach Progress Report. Joint Group of Experts on the Ecosystems Approach on Management.
(Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME), 2015-04)PAME established in 2007 an expert group on the Ecosystem Approach to Management (the EA-EG). This was broadened in 2011 to become a PME-led joint expert group with participation also of other Arctic Council working groups ... -
Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) of the Arctic area - Revision LME map 15th of May 2013
(Arctic Council's Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group (PAME), 2013-05)The concept of the Ecosystem Approach to management (EA) has been around for at least 30 years and has been extensively discussed, elaborated and developed. The EA was adopted as an overarching principle and approach by ... -
Progress Report on the Ecosystem Approach on Arctic Marine Assessment and Management 2006-2008
(Arctic Council's Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group (PAME), 2008)This progress report is based on the work assigned to the PAME Working Group in close coordination with other Arctic Council working groups and related projects in an effort to promote the implementation and compliance ...