Designing and managing protected and conserved areas to support inland water ecosystems and biodiversity

Table of Contents

• Designing and managing protected and conserved areas to support inland water ecosystems and biodiversity 1
• Designing and managing protected and conserved areas to support inland water ecosystems and biodiversity 3
• Designing and managing protected and conserved areas to support inland water ecosystems and biodiversity 5
• Contents 7
• Executive summary 10
• Acknowledgements 16
• Acronyms and abbreviations 17
• Chapter 1 18
• The need for a focus on inland water ecosystem conservation 18
• Chapter 2 32
• What makes inland waters unique when approaching PCA design designation and management 32
• Chapter 3 46
• Starting with human rights equity and inclusion 46
• Chapter 4 54
• Expanding and strengthening the protected and conserved area network to support inland water biodiversity and ecosystems 54
• Chapter 5 70
• Designation and governance mechanisms 70
• Chapter 6 108
• Managing for inland water ecosystem integrity in protected and conserved areas 108
• Appendix Case study compendium 134
• References 150