Article 16

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable management and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services may concern: the promotion of the establishment and effective management of marine and terrestrial protected areas and improved management of existing protected areas; the encouragement of sustainable management of marine and terrestrial resources, which contribute to protecting species, habitats and ecosystem functions outside protected areas, in particular, endangered, vulnerable and rare species; the strengthening of conservation and sustainable use of marine and terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems by: addressing the wider ecosystem challenge of climate change by maintaining healthy, resilient ecosystems and fostering green infrastructure and ecosystem- based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation which often bring multiple benefits; strengthening capacities at a local, regional and/or international scale, by promoting exchange of information, knowledge and best practice amongst all stakeholders including public authorities, landowners, private sector, researchers and civil society; strengthening existing nature conservation programmes and related efforts within and outside conservation areas; broadening the knowledge base and filling the knowledge gaps, including quantifying the value of ecosystem functions and services; the encouragement and facilitation of regional cooperation in order to address issues such as invasive alien species or the impacts of climate change; the development of mechanisms to lever resources including payments for ecosystem services.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.