Circumpolar Protected Areas Monitoring: Arctic Protected Areas Monitoring Scheme Background Paper

This report:

• Summarizes the background and context for a Arctic Protected Areas Monitoring Scheme (APAMS)
• Describes current biodiversity monitoring programs of Arctic Council member states;
• Reviews the role of protected areas in existing biodiversity monitoring programs;
• Identifies differences between the European and North American approaches;
• Outlines challenges and opportunities for an Arctic Protected Areas Monitoring Scheme
• Summarizes current and projected issues facing protected areas;
• Proposes an approach for integrating circumpolar protected areas monitoring;
• Outlines factors that should be considered for the development of an Arctic Protected Areas Monitoring scheme.