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Identifying other effective area-based conservation measures in China: a proposed site-level tool

2025

This guidance introduces a practical tool designed to support the identification and assessment of OECMs in China. It is structured in three parts: Section 1 provides an overview of the global OECM framework, relevant Chinese policy context, and maps potential OECMs across ecological, agricultural, and urban landscapes. Section 2 presents a set of 11 tailored indicators for assessing OECMs in China, adapted from IUCN’s international criteria.

A stocktaking report on other effective area-based conservation measures in China : first edition

Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) have been long recognised as an effective approach for safeguarding biodiversity at local, national and global levels. This report takes stock of the policies and practices relevant to OECMs in China. The report explores the critical role of OECMs in China’s conservation efforts, emphasising their potential contribution to the country’s commitment to Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).