Topical Workshop: Advancing 30x30 and Conservation of Coastal Waters
Tuesday, August 17 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
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Join the California Natural Resources Agency for a topical workshop that will explore strategies that California could pursue to conserve 30% of California’s coastal waters by 2030 (30x30) in a way that is meaningful, equitable, and measurable.
Public participation is key to the topical workshops, and participants will have an opportunity to share their perspectives and insights on the topic. The public is also being asked to consider how they would address the questions posed to the panelists and provide input by August 24th. All meetings are open to the public and will be accessible by Zoom, a phone dial-in option, and YouTube livestream. Advance registration is required and participants who wish to make a 90-second public comment will need to register to provide verbal input during the public comment session.
Tuesday, August 17th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Register | Agenda | Summary Document
Questions:
What are the biggest threats to coastal and marine biodiversity in California? Which habitats and species are most at risk in the next 10 years?
As a counterpoint to threats and challenges - the Ocean Protection Council’s (OPC) 2020-2025 Strategic Plan includes an objective to “Advance ‘Healthy Oceans’ Policy and Science” (Objective 2.5). How could California define “healthy oceans” in a way that incorporates both ecosystem services and the intrinsic value of nature/nature’s right to thrive? How can the development of “healthy oceans” policy support the 30x30 goal?
How can the state collaborate and partner with California Native American Tribes to achieve the 30x30 ocean conservation goal in a way that recognizes indigenous rights, respects cultural practices, and provides benefits for all?
How is California monitoring changes in ocean and coastal biodiversity by ecosystem or habitat, and/or regionally? How should monitoring results inform conservation strategies? Where are there major gaps in monitoring that need to be filled for more effective conservation?
What sustainable fisheries management practices in California, other states, and worldwide provide measurable conservation benefits? What can we learn from these efforts that could be applied to California’s 30x30 ocean conservation efforts?
From a spatial management perspective, California state waters are a complex mosaic with several overlapping layers of various types of protection under different jurisdictions. Which areas other than Marine Protected Areas (MPA) currently enjoy the highest levels of protection? What additional measures, if any, are needed to meet the 30x30 conservation targets for coastal waters? As a follow up, what is a science-based ocean conservation definition that protects biodiversity?
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