Management effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southeastern Mindanao, Philippines

IF 3.5 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI:10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106596

Maria C. Galveia , Edison D. Macusi

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Abstract

The increasing threats to marine ecosystems underscore the urgent need for effective conservation strategies. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) serve as critical tools for safeguarding these ecosystems, shielding them from human-induced pressures. If well managed, these areas have the potential to increase ecosystem resilience and have positive impacts on their surrounding communities. This study will investigate the management effectiveness of four MPAs in the Southeastern Mindanao, Philippines. To do this the MPA Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool (MEAT) was used followed by focus group discussions (FGDs). Four municipalities (Mabini, Lupon, San Isidro, Mati) and a total of 12 villages were studied. All MPAs had an excellent rating in their overall MEAT score, however, none of the MPAs were able to achieve the necessary thresholds to reach effectiveness level 3 (Sustained). The main management challenges identified were poor enforcement, limited funding, and lack of training. MEAT results do not appear to show the whole picture as, during the FGDs, fishers revealed several challenges and recommendations of each MPA. This project provided several recommendations that can serve as a baseline for the MPAs to improve both its ecological and social systems.

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428

期刊介绍： Marine Policy is the leading journal of ocean policy studies. It offers researchers, analysts and policy makers a unique combination of analyses in the principal social science disciplines relevant to the formulation of marine policy. Major articles are contributed by specialists in marine affairs, including marine economists and marine resource managers, political scientists, marine scientists, international lawyers, geographers and anthropologists. Drawing on their expertise and research, the journal covers: international, regional and national marine policies; institutional arrangements for the management and regulation of marine activities, including fisheries and shipping; conflict resolution; marine pollution and environment; conservation and use of marine resources. Regular features of Marine Policy include research reports, conference reports and reports on current developments to keep readers up-to-date with the latest developments and research in ocean affairs.