The BioRap Biodiversity Assessment and Planning Study for Papua New Guinea
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | National |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | Papua New Guinea |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
Geographical scale of the assessment
National
Country or countries covered
Papua New Guinea
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
explore data and framework for national scale biodiversity conservation planning based on trade-offs/synergies with ecosystem services represented by traditional "wildlife management areas" and by forestry and agricultural land uses
demonstrate the integration of local/regional meaures of biodiversity, capturing the core idea of biodiversity "option values" as a direct contribution to human well-being (for discussion, see e.g. http://f1000research.com/articles/common-ground-for-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-the-partial-protection-challenge/ )
establish basis for a conservation "trust fund" see also http://science.natureconservancy.ca/centralinterior/docs/ERAtoolbox/12/BIORap_prioritysetting.pdf
Mandate for the assessment
GEF/ World Bank
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
Other (please specify)
Regional Sustainability Analysis http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Documents/12589/FAITH%20RSA%201995.pdf
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Documents/12589/FAITH%20RSA%201995.pdf
System(s) assessed
- Forest and woodland
- Cultivated/Agricultural land
- Grassland
Species groups assessed
proxies for wholesale regional biodiversity
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Food
- Timber/fibres
Regulating
Supporting Services/Functions
- Primary production
Cultural Services
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
No
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
No
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
Yes
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
Yes
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
Pre 2000
Year assessment finished
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
Periodicity of assessment
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
The BioRap Biodiversity Assessment and Planning Study for Papua New Guinea http://science.natureconservancy.ca/centralinterior/docs/ERAtoolbox/12/BIORap_prioritysetting.pdf
A Biodiversity conservation plan for Papua New Guinea based on biodiversity trade-offs analysis http://australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Documents/20549/Faith%20et%20al%20PacConBio2001b.pdf
Practical application of biodiversity surrogates and percentage targets for conservation in Papua New Guinea http://australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Documents/20548/Faith%20et%20al%20PacConBio2001a.pdf
Some future prospects for systematic biodiversity planning in Papua New Guinea – and for biodiversity planning in general http://web2.australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Documents/20550/Faith%20et%20al%20PacConBio2001c.pdf
Higher-level targets for ecosystem services and biodiversity should focus on regional capacity for effective trade-offs. Diversity 3,1-7 http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/3/1/1/pdf
Report(s)
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
see web pages above
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
- Modelling
- Trade-off analysis
- Geospatial analysis
- Indicators
- Social (non-monetary) valuation
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
workshops, visits to government departments
Key stakeholder groups engaged
forestry global conservation
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
- Resource experts (e.g. foresters etc)
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
Yes
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
PNGRIS information system
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
No
Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews
Capacity building
Capacity building needs identified during the assessment
Actions taken by the assessment to build capacity
Workshops
