Context:
International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN released ‘Guidance on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures OECMs’ report.
Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs):
- Geographically defined areas other than Protected Areas (PAs) that are managed to achieve long-term conservation of biodiversity
- It also helps in maintaining ecosystem functions and services, and where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally relevant values.
- An in-situ model of conservation
- The term OECMs 1st appeared in 2010 within the Aichi Biodiversity Targets established by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
- Exclusion – Areas already established as PAs or within PAs should not be identified or reported as OECMs.
- Governance – Can be governed by government agencies, private groups (e.g., NGOs), indigenous peoples, local communities, or through shared arrangements.
Differences Between OECMs and PAs:
- Protected Areas (PAs): Managed primarily for biodiversity conservation within a given site, such as preserving habitats for endangered species.
- OECMs: Can be managed for various objectives, including protecting areas of cultural or historical importance while delivering conservation outcomes.
Source: IUCN
Previous Year Question
Consider the following pairs:
Terms have sometimes seen in the news Their origin
1. Annex-I Countries Cartagena Protocol
2. Certified Emissions Reductions Nagoya Protocol
3. Clean Development Mechanism Kyoto Protocol
which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Option 1 is not correct:
Annex I countries comes under Kyoto Protocol.
Cartagena Protocol is a convention that governs the international movement of living-modified organisms (LMOs).
Option 2 is not correct:
Nagoya Protocol ensure that the benefits of using genetic resources and traditional knowledge are shared in a fair and equitable way.
