PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
MPA-LIFE-IRELAND will develop a network of Marine Protected Areas in the Irish marine territory to meet Good Environmental Status and the 30% by 2030 target of Marine Protected Areas of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. The overall aim of MPA-LIFE-IRELAND achieve and maintain Good Environmental Status in Irelands Marine Area by expanding and greatly improve Ireland’s network of MPAs to reach a minimum of 30% coverage of the Maritime Area by 2030, delivering a network of objective-driven, well-managed, monitored and enforced MPAs. This will be achieved through a participatory Ecosystem-based Management (EBM) process involving the co-design, co-production and co-delivery of outcomes in close collaboration with marine stakeholder and citizens.