Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

Des zones côtières d'une grande valeur subissent les pressions de plus en plus fortes de la pollution, de la croissance démographique et du tourisme. La demande croissante de ressources côtières qui, elles, sont limitées, engendre des conflits entre des groupes d'utilisateurs concurrents. Ce phénomène s'est en particulier traduit par des difficultés pour les communautés vivant de la pêche qui souffrent de l'amoindrissement des ressources halieutiques et de l'insuffisance des emplois de substitution.

Intense exploitation of our oceans and seas is degrading marine biodiversity and ecosystems at an alarming rate. This report presents good practice insights for effectively managing marine protected areas (MPAs), one of the policy instruments available for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity and ecosystems. While global coverage of MPAs has been increasing over the past two decades, further efforts are required to meet the target under the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure they are effective.

Biodiversity policies promote the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of biologically diverse ecosystems and habitats. In doing so, they create significant public benefits and contribute to social well-being. However, the implementation of biodiversity policies will often benefit different groups to a greater or lesser degree. Combining analysis and a wealth of case studies, this book offers concepts and tools for addressing distributive issues within a biodiversity policy context. 

This book provides a review of progress in achieving the EECCA Environment Strategy's objectives, and provides a solid analytical base for discussions on future environmental co-operation between EECCA countries and their partners.

This report examines Ireland’s progress since the previous OECD Environmental Performance Review in 2000. It analyses the extent to which Ireland has met its national objectives and international commitments regarding the management of the environment and natural resources since the previous review. Many positive achievements are recorded that will be of interest to those seeking to identify efficient and effective means to achieve environmental policy goals. The report also contains 38 recommendations to encourage further environmental progress in Ireland.