1.1
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Establishment and maintenance by 2010…
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2010
2012
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National (regional) definition of each of the terms comprehensive, ecologically representative and effectively managed developed.
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National (regional) gap analysis undertaken by 2006 (activity 1.1.5)
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National (regional) plan (map) for a comprehensive and effectively managed protected area network established (identification) by 2006.
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National (regional) progress report on designation (inc. map) by 2008
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Mechanisms for assessing management effectiveness established by 2010
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The Bahamas Ecological Gap Assessment completed in 2007
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Protected areas management effectiveness in The Bahamas: Establishing a monitoring baseline and prioritizing actions for improvements completed in 2009
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Bahamas Protected areas master plan completed in (2009) and forwarded to Cabinet for review and adoption.
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The Ecological Gap Assessment, the sustainable finance, RAPPAM/METT, Bahamas IBA inventory, 1983 national parks proposal, NEMAP, NCSA, CAPX, Bahamas biodiversity Management Plan 1997, The Bahamas National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 1998, Country study of biodiversity 1995, national reports to COP, CBD and Cartenga Protocol on Biosafety
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1.2
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Integration into the wider landscape and other sectors, connectivity
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2015
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Measures taken on, and progress made towards integration into the wider landscape, connectivity and integration with other sectors
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GIS data sets have been developed as a result of the Ecological Gap Analysis and will be integrated into the National Land Use Project, which will be utilized by Land & Survey Department and The Department of Town Planning.
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Available imagery from Government agencies, and private agencies. GIS software MARXAN.
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1.3
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Establish and strengthen regional networks and transboundary protected areas
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2010/12
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Measures taken for the establishment of regional networks and transboundary protected areas. Number or percentage of protected areas that are integrated into a regional network. Number and location of transboundary protected areas.
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Work has be done on this item.
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1.4
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Effective management of all protected areas.
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2008
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See goal 1.1
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The Conservation Area Management plan for Abaco has been completed. Other priority sites identified through the Ecological Gap Analysis process has to be completed (e.g. Abaco)
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This activity includes community consultations, gathering of biological and socioeconomic data and analysis of key threats and key ecological factors, requiring human and financial resources which are limited.
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Of the 26, National Parks managed by BNT only 2 management plans have been completed, Exuma and Abaco.
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The Bahamas Ecological Gap Assessment, 2007
Protected area management effectiveness in The Bahamas: Establishing a monitoring baseline and prioritizing actions for improvement, 2009
Bahamas Rapid Assessment and Priorization for Protected Areas Management (RAPPAM) Report. An Assessment of Management Effectiveness, 2007
Data and Information Management for the Conservation of Biodiversity in The Bahamas, 1997
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One management plans for 1 of the 5 Marine Reserves have been completed: South Berry Islands and the Andros Park.
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First management plan for Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park completed in 2006.
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The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park management plan and the Abaco National Park Management Plan.
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1.5
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Prevent and mitigate key threats
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2008
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Effective mechanisms to identify and prevent key threats in place (prerequisite to achieve effective management – see goal 1.1)
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Implement National Invasives Species Strategy
Locations and concentrations of invasive species within National Parks with an aerial fly over have been completed on northern islands for 3 invasive tree species in 2006. Invasive species management plan template currently being developed for management in National Parks.
Draft EIA regulations
Forestry Act, 2010
Planning and Subdivision Bill, 2010 – requires EIA’s
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NISS, Forestry Act 2010, The Planning and Subdivision Bill, 2010, Lionfish Response Plan.
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2.1
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Promote equity and benefit sharing
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2008
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Mechanisms for equitable sharing of both costs and benefits arising from the establishment of protected areas
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Draft legislation has been sent to Cabinet for approval for the establishment of a Bahamas Protected Area Fund. It is envisioned that the fund would operate as an endowment, revolving and sinking fund so that donors have options for how their funding can be utilized. Commitments of funding to the BPAF to date are $2M from the GOB, $3M from the German bank, KFW and $2M from TNC. Grants from the Fund will be used specifically for conservation of biodiversity and work related to protected areas.
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Caribbean Challenge (TNC), Bahamas Protected Areas Master Plan,
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2.2
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Enhance and secure involvement of indigenous people, local communities and relevant stakeholders
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2008
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Enabling environment (legislation, policies, capacities, resources, governance types, tools) developed ensuring participation and PIC of indigenous people. Plans and initiatives developed for participation in decision making in the identification, designation and management phases of the protected-area network—level of participation achieved.
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A series of community consultations have been held to assess viability of other protected areas governance mechanisms, such as co-management, private protected areas, community run nature reserves, etc.
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IWCAM, stakeholder meetings throughout The Bahamas for management plans and for the establishment of future protected areas.
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3.1
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Review and revise policies to provide an enabling environment for protected areas
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2008
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Main impediments (see activities under this goal) to effective establishment and management of protected areas (by 2006) identified. Measures taken to overcome these impediments.
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A Policy Handbook was completed for the BNT to provide additional guidance in protected areas management, 2007
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US Park Services Publications
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3.2
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Capacity for the planning, establishment and management of protected areas
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2010
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Comprehensive capacity building programmes implemented
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National protected-area capacity needs assessments completed, 2008
Protected area guide program and training manual completed, 2010
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Workshop materials developed for the important bird areas programme 2005, and SCSCB monitoring protocols developed in 2008
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3.3
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Technology transfer
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2010
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Appropriate technologies and innovative approaches for the effective management of protected areas developed, validated and transferred.
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GIS Protected Areas Thematic Maps created 2007
GIS support provided to BNT by TNC
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Ecological Gap Assessment
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3.4
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Financial sustainability
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2008
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Amount of financial needs identified (2005). Sustainable financing plans established. Amount of funding provided by public and private donors to protected areas. Level of integration of protected area financing strategies into poverty reduction strategy papers (PRSPs) and national sustainable development strategies (NSDSs). Compilation of studies on value of ecosystem services provided by specific protected areas published.
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Completed gap analysis of Bahamas fundrIASing levels and shortfalls, 2009
Completed gap analysis and sustainable finance plan specific to BNT national parks system, 2009
Presented sustainable finance plan for National Protected Area System to cabinet for approval, 2010.
Completed sustainable financing plan for ECLSP, Central Andros National Park and marine reserves, 2010
BNT partnered with TNC to build fundrIASing capacity within BNT through the support of fundrIASing personnel and consultants, 2008-present
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Annual reports, financial statements and audits for BNT
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3.5
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CEPA
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2008
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Measures taken to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the importance of protected areas. Strategies and programmes elaborated.
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1 education officer hired in May 2007 to service park outreach and education activities; another scheduled to be hired in September 2007 (additional hires as more funding becomes available). These education officers would be responsible for developing a Bahamas wide environmental educational plan that supports the vision of the BNT, 2007
Interim measure: Director of Parks and Science is assisted by a volunteer scientific advisory committee headed by Dr. Alan Bolten who provided input on issues which require scientific expertise. Dr. Bolten has organized a SAC Listserv and issues are circulated to the member scientists who confer and offer advice by email. This has proven to be a helpful and useful tool for the BNT.
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National park and national treasures 2008, BNT Five year Strategic Plan
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4.1
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Minimum Standards and best practices
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2008
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National (regional) standards, criteria, and best practices for the selecting, establishing, managing and governance of protected areas developed and communicated to the Secretariat.
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Identified potential monitoring indicators for protected areas within The Bahamas in “Protected area management effectiveness in The Bahamas: Establishing a monitoring baseline and prioritizing actions for improvement” Report, 2009
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IUCN publications
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4.2
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Effectiveness of PA management
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2010
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Methods, standards, criteria and indicators for evaluating management effectiveness of protected areas adopted (2006). Frameworks for monitoring, evaluation and reporting protected-area management effectiveness at site, national and regional system level implemented. Percentage of each country protected areas evaluated.
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The RAPPAM Report completed in 2007
Completed the report on “Protected Area management effectiveness in The Bahamas: establishing a monitoring baseline and prioritizing actions for improvement,” 2009
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METT
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4.3
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Assessment and monitoring PA status and trends
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2010
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Systems for enabling effective monitoring of protected area coverage, status and trends at national, regional and global scales established. Data on protected-area coverage, status and trends communicated to UNEP-WCMC In List. Harmonized reporting system (WHC, Ramsar, CBD, UNEP-WCMC) on protected areas established.
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Completed a Rapid Ecological Assessment report on the west Side of Andros, 2007
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METT, Ecological Gap Assessment
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4.4
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Scientific knowledge
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Scientific results (in particular on Interdisciplinary research on ecological, social and economic aspects of protected areas) disseminated and shared (e.g. to the clearing house mechanism).
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Biocomplexity project funded by the National Science Foundation has been completed 2004 and a workshop was held in 2010 to share results and training on the tools developed
A conch stock assessment was completed for the Berry islands, 2009.
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Academia, scientific organisations, national reports
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