Ecosystem Approach
Case Studies
During the second meeting of the Conference of the Parties, the ecosystem approach was recognised as the primary framework for the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. In subsequent decisions the need for further guidance both in formulating a conceptual basis for understanding the ecosystem approach, as well as for providing a practical approach for its application, was acknowledged. The Conference of the Parties particularly requested that the Executive Secretary collect, analyse, compare and disseminate identified case-studies and lessons learned on the ecosystem approach (decision V/6, paragraph 4; decision VI/12, paragraph 2 (a)). In response to these requests, case-studies on the ecosystem approach submitted by Parties and other governments or organizations have been included on the case-study database of the CBD. These case-studies were submitted at various occasions:
- Following COP-5, which took place in 2000, a series of regional "Pathfinder" workshops on the ecosystem approach were jointly organised by UNESCO, IUCN, RAMSAR, Royal Holloway-University of London, WWF and the Secretariat of the CBD. During the regional consultation workshops 26 case-studies were presented by the country representatives. They are published in the Pathfinder report, the Table of Contents of which is available here
- The German Federal Agency of Nature Conservation, on the Isle of Vilm, Germany, hosted an international workshop on "further development of the ecosystem approach" in October 2002. Ten case-studies were presented and analysed during this workshop. Table of Contest of this report is available here
- A call for submission of case-studies on migratory species was extended jointly by the Secretariats of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the CBD. The ecosystem approach was among the topics specifically considered. For information on these cases, refer to the CMS-CDB Joint Page on Case Studies
- In the preparation of and during the expert meeting on the ecosystem approach, which was held in Montreal, Canada, from 7 to 11 July 2003, additional case-studies were submitted by Parties and other governments or organizations. Although the full set of submitted case studies is included in the CBD Case Studies Database, 12 were selected to illustrate the various principles of the ecosystem approach, and these are included in the "report of the expert meeting" in document UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/INF/4. You can access these case studies here
Note: The tables below provide a quick guide to the relevant cases contained in the Pathfinder and Vilm reports. The page numbers on the tables refer to the page numbers of the document to which you will be referring.
Using the Ecosystem Approach to implement the CBD
A global synthesis report drawing lessons from three regional pathfinder workshops
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| Southern Africa
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Country
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Page
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Application of the Ecosystem Approach from the Zambesi Basin Wetlands Conservation and Resource Utilization Project
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Zimbabwe
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40
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Consideration of the Campfire Programme under the Ecosystem Approach to the CBD
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Zimbabwe
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41
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The Ecosystem Approach: Experiences of the Biodiversity Foundation for Africa and The Zambezi Society
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Zimbabwe
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42
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Sustainable management of Indigenous forests in Malawi, Kamwamba, Mwanza East
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Malawi
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43
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East African Marine Eco-Region project
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Tanzania
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44
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Catchment Rehabilitation: Zimuto-Mshagashe, Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe
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45
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Management of the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve and the Ecosystem Approach
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Benin
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46
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| South America
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Country
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Page
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Choco Ecoregional Project
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Colombia
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47
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Inter-institutional Initiative for the Conservation of Biodiversity in the Pampas Region of Argentina
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Argentina
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48
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Ecological corridors: ecosystem approach of environmental management
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Brazil
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49
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The Marine reserve of the Galapagos
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Ecuador
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50
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Proposal for the Biosphere Reserve Banados del Este, Uruguay
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Uruguay
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51
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La Segua Swamp Management: an integral management strategy
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Ecuador
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52
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Integral Use and Management of the Tumbes Mangrove Swamp, Peru
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Peru
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53
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Management proposal for the Beni Biological Station, Bolivia
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Bolivia
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54
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Vinalares Project: application of the Ecosystem Approach in Argentina
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Argentina
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55
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Integral Protection Program for the El Guacharo National Park, Venezuela
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Venezuela
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56
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| Southeast Asia
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Country
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Page
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Large-scale ecosystems health assessment of the Langat Basin in Malaysia: Biodiversity conservation
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Malaysia
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57
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Community-based tiger conservation in Cambodia
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Cambodia
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58
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Rice IPM as an application of the ecosystem system approach in Indonesia and elsewhere in Asia
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Thailand
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59
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The first step to calculate the total economic value of Can Gio mangrove ecosystem
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Vietnam
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60
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The role of Melaleuca wetlands in providing ecosystems services for people and the environment in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
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Vietnam
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61
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Non-Timber Forest Products in Lao PDR: a practical application of the ecosystem approach?
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Lao PDR
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62
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Integrated conservation development programme for Siberut Biosphere Reserve
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Indonesia
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63
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Chenderoh Reservoir, Perak: on the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources
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Malaysia
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64
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Ecoregion conservation in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam
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Vietnam
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65
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Ecosystem Approach
Report of the International Workshop on the Further Development of the Ecosystem Approach
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Country
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Page
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Consideration of the Ecosystem Approach of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Germany: General Framework for Implementation and Lessons Learnt
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Germany
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51
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Making use of the Ecosystem Approach in a new Management System for Biological Diversity - Cross Sectoral Co-ordination
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Norway
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54
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Application of the Ecosystem Approach in Russia
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Russia
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57
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South Africa's Experience in the implementation of the Ecosystem Approach
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South Africa
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60
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Municipalities and protected areas: the case of the Sajama National Park, Bolivia
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Bolivia
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63
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The Ecosystem Approach and the Itombwe Forest ICDP in the DR Congo
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DR Congo
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72
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Sustainable Forest Management in Germany: The Ecosystem Approach Reconsidered
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Germany
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76
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Applying the Ecosystem Approach in High-Mountain Ecosystems in Germany: Experiences with the Alpine Convention
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Germany
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80
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The Ecosystem Approach of the Convention on Biological Diversity - A German Case Study on the Lessons Learnt from the Project "Ecosystem Research Wadden Sea"
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Germany
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84
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Practical Application of the Ecosystem Approach in River Catchments - The Case of the Westcountry Rivers Trust
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UK
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87
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