Suggestion 2: Explicit nature conservation objective (as per IUCN definitions)

 

 

…including the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values.

 

 

References/Examples:

Guidelines for applying the IUCN Protected Areas Categories to MPAs

Suggestion 3: Specific categories

 

 

MPAs may have a variety of objectives and stringency in regulation, ranging from strictly protected marine reserves to areas where uses compatible with the MPA objectives are allowed.

 

The instrument could list specific categories or provide for recognition of categories developed by other bodies.

 

 

References/Examples:

Madrid Protocol Annex V Art 3 (Antarctic Specially Protected Areas); Art 4 (Antarctic Specially Managed Areas)