Ecora: An Integrated Ecosystem Management Approach

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Evgeny Syroechkovsky

Figure 5. Proposed clusters of protected areas for Beringia National Park.

in relation to climate change. Beringia is one of the most seriously affected areas by climate change in the Arctic. Results: The cluster approach to Beringia National Park • is a result of the work undertaken by ECORA in the Beringovsky Model Area. This approach has been recognised to be appropriate in efforts to balance conservation against the intensive economic development facing the region. Based on results of ECORA, the authorities • have agreed to include a number of the clusters identified in the Beringovsky Model Area into the Beringia National Park. The first draft of ECORA’s scientific background •

report has been submitted to the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Natural Resources, the government agency responsible for establishing the Beringia National Park. The draft includes documentation and data for both parts of the park, i.e., the Chukotka peninsula in the east and the southern Beringia Model Area. Status: Implementation of this pilot project will continue through 2009. 7. Evaluation of ECORA ECORA underwent a mandatory Mid-Term Review (MTR) by the GEF in 2007. ECORA received a favourable review, with the evaluators noting,