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Many of the world’s richest and most diverse habitats are found in places where poverty is a real and pressing issue. But all too often, conservation is considered a luxury that impoverished communities cannot afford.
In one of the first studies of its kind, The Nature Conservancy has worked with leading academics on a study that conclusively proves that marine protected areas (MPAs) can help alleviate poverty.
The report, titled Nature’s Investment Bank, found that MPAs can lead to:
- improved fish catches
- new jobs, mostly in tourism
- stronger local governance
- benefits to health
- benefits to women
The findings provide recommendations for how we can protect unique marine life while improving the well-being of impoverished communities who depend on fishing for food and livelihoods.
Visit this page on November 29, 2007, to find out more about this groundbreaking study, and the accompanying documentary, Nature’s Investment Bank: The Role of Marine Protected Areas in Contributing to Poverty Reduction.
