RDE 505 - Developing a shortlist of potential Area Based Management Tools

Develop a shortlist of potential ABNJ ABMTs that could be developed into future ABMT proposals once the Agreement enters into force. Identification of potential ABMTs should be based on best available evidence on their benefits to biodiversity, feasibility for implementation, assessment of how they meet the BBNJ ABMT objectives*** and chance of success through the BBNJ process. This must include two steps, working with stakeholders to:

1. Identify and assess existing site proposals. 2. Identify new ABMTs.

This project was awarded by DEFRA.