GES indicators that are fit-for purpose

DrAnaQueirosanqu@pml.ac.uk

Dr Ana Queirós et al.Plymouth Marine Laboratory

• Cotton testQuality of candidate indicators

Quality?

• Cotton testAcid test for quality

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Many quality criteria packs

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Quality Criteria

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Quality Criteria1. Scientific Basis

2. Ecosystem relevance

3. Responsiveness to pressure

4. Target setting

5. Precautionary capability

6. Method: measurable, accurate, precise

7. Cost-effectiveness

8. Part of ongoing monitoring program

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Quality Criteria1. Scientific Basis

2. Ecosystem relevance

3. Responsiveness to pressure

4. Target setting

5. Precautionary capability

6. Method: measurable, accurate, precise

7. Cost-effectiveness

8. Part of ongoing monitoring program

• Cotton testDoes candidate indicator meet quality criteria?

DrAnaQueirosanqu@pml.ac.uk

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Objective & repeatable tests per criterion

1. State null hypothesis

2. Qualitative / Quantitative test?

3. What evidence used?

4. What method for test?

5. Analyze: score (0/1)

6. Add scores (0-8)

• Cotton testHow does it work?

DrAnaQueirosanqu@pml.ac.uk

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Compare candidates: Eutrophication (D5)

Eelgrass depth limit

Keystone kelp presence

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Compare scores & ID weak points

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Eelgrass depth limit

Keystone kelp presence

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Compare scores & ID weak points

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• Cotton testGuide selection: scores and weak points

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Heiskanen et al.

• Cotton testCross border KE: bright spots in scores

DrAnaQueirosanqu@pml.ac.uk

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DrAnaQueiros

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