This synthesis study focuses on Protected Area management and managers and the integration of knowledge and understanding of ecosystem services and EO. It investigates the following main questions:

• What are the needs and wishes of Protected Area managers for the application and quantification of ecosystem services?
  
• What is the current use of Earth Observation in policy, management and decision-making of Protected Areas?
  
• What research needs should ECOPOTENTIAL address?
  

GRID-Arendal was part of the author team and contributed to the writing, cartography and layout. The report was led by UNEP-WCMC.

Tags: earth observation coastal ecosystems technology&innovation terrestrial ecopotential