Guidelines for applying a business approach to the financial management of Marine Protected Areas

This Guideline for Applying a Business Approach to the Financial Management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) offers a structured, step-by-step approach for MPA managers, planners, and stakeholders to secure sustainable financial resources and improve the operational effectiveness of MPAs. It applies a business mindset to the field of marine conservation, aimed at ensuring that MPAs can thrive financially while fulfilling their ecological and social goals.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-09-11
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22705135
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Coastal and Marine Management
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This Guideline for Applying a Business Approach to the Financial Management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) offers a structured, step-by-step approach for MPA managers, planners, and stakeholders to secure sustainable financial resources and improve the operational effectiveness of MPAs. It applies a business mindset to the field of marine conservation, aimed at ensuring that MPAs can thrive financially while fulfilling their ecological and social goals.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (FI), Finnish Environment Institute (FI), International Submarine Engineering (Canada) (CA), Tech Foundation (US)
European Commission
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