The FAO e-learning Academy is pleased to announce two e-learning courses on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs):
An introduction to Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures in Marine Fisheries
This course provides the background and context on other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in marine fisheries. The content covered in the course includes: the origins and definition of the OECM concept; benefits of OECMs and potential challenges of taking on the OECM label; principles of recognizing OECMs and marine area-based management measures implemented by the Fisheries sector. Learn more about the course here: Course Link
Recognizing Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures in Marine Fisheries:
This course provides guidance on the other effective area-based conservation measure (OECM) recognition process for Fisheries – which includes identifying, evaluating and reporting OECMs in marine fisheries. The content covered in the course includes FAO’s suggested Fisheries OECM recognition process; how to launch the Fisheries OECM recognition process; how to screen proposed sites for compatibility with OECM criteria; how to evaluate candidate sites against OECM definition and criteria and how to facilitate timely, transparent and robust reporting of recognized OECMs. Learn more about the course here: Course Link
The courses are available in English, with the Spanish and French versions to be published shortly.
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