A decision support system-based procedure for evaluation and monitoring of protected areas sustainability for the Mediterranean region

摘要: Despite common acknowledgement of the value protected areas as instruments in ensuring sustainability, and their promotion for achievement policies on halting loss biodiversity, there is no approach today monitoring evaluating them. This paper presents a novel integrated nature conservation management procedure developed to monitor evaluate sustainability Mediterranean areas. was successfully implemented formally evaluated by area managers six countries, results which are presented here together with an overview web-based Decision Support System (DSS) facilitate its wide adoption. The DSS has been designed useful tool, facilitates provides needed procedural guidance whilst minimizing input requirements do so. were following review existing assessment tools detailed primary investigation needs capacity intended users. Essentially, guides provide facilities managers, participatory develop context-specific strategy, area. Consequently, is, design, participatory, context specific, holistic relevant institutional procedures. piloted Greece, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Malta Cyprus. Feedback collected from pilot evaluations also summarised herein.