Identifying other effective area-based conservation measures in China: a proposed site-level tool

This guidance introduces a practical tool designed to support the identification and assessment of OECMs in China. It is structured in three parts: Section 1 provides an overview of the global OECM framework, relevant Chinese policy context, and maps potential OECMs across ecological, agricultural, and urban landscapes. Section 2 presents a set of 11 tailored indicators for assessing OECMs in China, adapted from IUCN’s international criteria. Section 3 details a step-by-step assessment process, covering registration, preliminary assessment, and effectiveness evaluation to guide consistent application across sites.