Managing marine and coastal protected areas : a toolkit for South Asia

Marine and Coastal Protected Areas (MCPAs), in their variety of forms and scales, are seen as one of the solutions to threats facing the coastal and marine environment, while contributing to the long-term sustainable livelihoods of coastal communities, their cultures and their economies. This Toolkit will assist MCPA managers and practitioners to access current and consolidated information and guidance relating to all stages of MCPA establishment and management issues faced in day-to-day operations.