RT Report
T1 Monitoring and Management of Marine Protected Areas in the NOWPAP Region
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 environmental protection
K1 marine environment
K1 protected area
PB NOWPAP Special Monitoring and Coastal Environmental Assessment Regional Activity Centre (NOWPAP CEARAC)
SN 978-4-9902809-6-3
YR 2013
FD 2013
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26259
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26259
NO This regional report compiles basic information on existing marine protected areas (MPAs) in the NOWPAP member states, including the laws and regulations stipulating the establishment of MPAs as well as the monitoring programs and management practices employed. In addition, the possibility of applying internationally emerging concepts and ideas for marine and coastal biodiversity conservation to the NOWPAP region is also discussed. The information contained in this report is expected to help policymakers in the NOWPAP region to facilitate implementation of policies for the conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026