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Peru is looking to achieve the 30x30 goal by informing, analyzing, and promoting 'Other effective area-based conservation measures' (OECMs)
Conservation and ecotourism concession holders have been invited to register in the global database of OECMs. They will also be evaluated, steps will be sought and feedback will be received to integrate their concessions into this database.
By 2030, the world must conserve and effectively manage at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas. As part of the commitments of the new Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Peru conserves and effectively manages 17.90% of the terrestrial and inland water areas and 7.76% of marine areas to date. It is through the National System of Protected Areas. Areas under national, regional, and private administration. However, the country's conservation cannot be based solely on the creation of Natural Protected Areas, which is why it is committed to the recognition of “Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures” (OECMs) as one of the actions proposed in the 30x30 Roadmap presented at COP 16.
“In this conservation modality, indigenous peoples and local communities play a fundamental role. The conditions are territories are geographically delimited, clear governance and management schemes, and management actions that contribute sustainably and effectively to in situ biodiversity conservation. In addition, the site must possess cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, or other values at the local level. If these requirements are met, the territory can be recognized as an OMEC,” says Edgardo Marthans, Conservation Specialist of the General Directorate of Biological Diversity of the Ministry of Environment (MINAM).
Peru has a recognized OMEC and is looking for other conservation or ecotourism concession areas to join this modality. To achieve this, MINAM, the National Forestry and Wildlife Authority (SERFOR), OSINFOR, the Regional Forestry and Wildlife Management - Ucayali, WCS, WWF-Peru and GIZ have joined forces to make conservation and ecotourism concessions in Ucayali aware of the OECMs concept. In addition, their criteria, national guidelines, and what registration in the global database of OECMs means for Peru and them. This activity is a replica of others that have been carried out in Madre de Dios.
On the other hand, Carlos Ortíz Shuña, head of Pagrofap emphasized that conservation is a source of life for the Amazon and that greater efforts are needed to preserve it. “The categorization process is welcome. I am in favor, but we need an economic incentive. We can conserve in situ. I conserve forests with agroforestry. I want the authorities to prioritize and become aware so that they include the environment and biodiversity in their work plans.”
Next Steps
The implementation of action plans for the identification of possible “Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures” (OECMs) is being considered. “This process began in Madre de Dios a few months ago and is being extended to the Ucayali region. In these spaces, the need to work on issues such as concessions for conservation and ecotourism, as well as on conservation agreements within the framework of SERNANP's eco-management initiatives, has been expressed,” indicated Jael Odar Tavara, SERFOR specialist.
In addition, the importance of strengthening coordination between the different stakeholders to develop improvement plans was identified. Focusing on areas with the potential to become OECMs. Areas that do not currently qualify could meet the required criteria through specific adjustments made.
OECMs are a way to promote a model that fosters inclusive approaches, where land, forests, freshwater, and oceans are governed equitably.
WWF Peru is committed to mobilizing processes of change to sustainably manage nature with the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities. To promote these changes, we have defined five key strategies, conceived in a synergistic manner that seek to ensure the sustainable conservation of the landscapes where we intervene hand in hand and for the benefit of the population. This initiative contributes to the strategies Conservation Mechanisms for Connectivity. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wwf.org.pe/nuestro_trabajo/estrategias/
Connecting the Landscape for the Wellbeing of People and Nature
In Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, these actions are being carried out to conserve essential natural resources for all and build a future in which both people and nature thrive, within the framework of the 'Connecting the landscape for the well-being of people and nature' project.
Peru conserves and effectively manages 17.90% of the terrestrial and inland water areas and 7.76% of marine areas to date. It is through the National System of Protected Areas. Areas under national, regional, and private administration. However, the country's conservation cannot be based solely on the creation of Natural Protected Areas, which is why it is committed to the recognition of “Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures” (OECMs) as one of the actions proposed in the 30x30 Roadmap presented at COP 16.
“In this conservation modality, indigenous peoples and local communities play a fundamental role. The conditions are territories are geographically delimited, clear governance and management schemes, and management actions that contribute sustainably and effectively to in situ biodiversity conservation. In addition, the site must possess cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, or other values at the local level. If these requirements are met, the territory can be recognized as an OMEC,” says Edgardo Marthans, Conservation Specialist of the General Directorate of Biological Diversity of the Ministry of Environment (MINAM).
Peru has a recognized OMEC and is looking for other conservation or ecotourism concession areas to join this modality. To achieve this, MINAM, the National Forestry and Wildlife Authority (SERFOR), OSINFOR, the Regional Forestry and Wildlife Management - Ucayali, WCS, WWF-Peru and GIZ have joined forces to make conservation and ecotourism concessions in Ucayali aware of the OECMs concept. In addition, their criteria, national guidelines, and what registration in the global database of OECMs means for Peru and them. This activity is a replica of others that have been carried out in Madre de Dios.
On the other hand, Carlos Ortíz Shuña, head of Pagrofap emphasized that conservation is a source of life for the Amazon and that greater efforts are needed to preserve it. “The categorization process is welcome. I am in favor, but we need an economic incentive. We can conserve in situ. I conserve forests with agroforestry. I want the authorities to prioritize and become aware so that they include the environment and biodiversity in their work plans.”
Next Steps
The implementation of action plans for the identification of possible “Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures” (OECMs) is being considered. “This process began in Madre de Dios a few months ago and is being extended to the Ucayali region. In these spaces, the need to work on issues such as concessions for conservation and ecotourism, as well as on conservation agreements within the framework of SERNANP's eco-management initiatives, has been expressed,” indicated Jael Odar Tavara, SERFOR specialist.
In addition, the importance of strengthening coordination between the different stakeholders to develop improvement plans was identified. Focusing on areas with the potential to become OECMs. Areas that do not currently qualify could meet the required criteria through specific adjustments made.
OECMs are a way to promote a model that fosters inclusive approaches, where land, forests, freshwater, and oceans are governed equitably.
WWF Peru is committed to mobilizing processes of change to sustainably manage nature with the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities. To promote these changes, we have defined five key strategies, conceived in a synergistic manner that seek to ensure the sustainable conservation of the landscapes where we intervene hand in hand and for the benefit of the population. This initiative contributes to the strategies Conservation Mechanisms for Connectivity. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wwf.org.pe/nuestro_trabajo/estrategias/
Connecting the Landscape for the Wellbeing of People and Nature
In Bolivia, Chile, and Peru, these actions are being carried out to conserve essential natural resources for all and build a future in which both people and nature thrive, within the framework of the 'Connecting the landscape for the well-being of people and nature' project.
© Renato Gonzales / WWF-Perú