GES indicators that are fit-for purpose
Dr Ana Queirós et al.Plymouth Marine Laboratory
• Cotton testQuality of candidate indicators
Quality?
• Cotton testAcid test for quality
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
DOI: 103389/fmars.2016.00073
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?
DOI: 103389/fmars.2016.00073
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?
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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
DOI: 103389/fmars.2016.00073
Compare scores & ID weak points
Eelgrass depth limit
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• Cotton testGuide selection: scores and weak points
DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2016.00184
Heiskanen et al.
• Cotton testCross border KE: bright spots in scores
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