Section B
Please complete the following questions based on your knowledge of the BR (2016 - 2025 ) in which you work in:
Strategic Objective 1. Conserve biodiversity, restore and enhance ecosystem services, and foster the sustainable use of natural resources
1. Have there been any scientific investigations on species conducted in the BR?
Yes No
2. From 2016 to 2025, the status of main protected targets (e.g., ecosystems and major threatened species) in the BR
Significantly improved Improved Stable Deteriorated Significantly deteriorated
What do you think is the reason for the improvement?
Natural recovery (e.g., closing mountains for forest cultivation) Artificial restoration (e.g., afforestation) No recovery and restoration measures were taken Others
What do you think is the reason for the deterioration?
Climate change Pollution Invasive non-native species Land use change Over-exploitation of resources Others
Strategic Objective 2. Contribute to building sustainable, healthy and equitable societies, economies and thriving human settlements in harmony with the biosphere
3. The sustainability of the BR's long term financing depends on:
Tourism Resource collection Livestock farming Agriculture Forestry Fishing Government compensation Access to funding (from public or private sector ) Others
4. Whether residents in the BR and surrounding communities receive government compensation?
Yes No Not sure
The government compensation is:
for every resident living in the BR for residents who are restricted in their use of resources an specific incentive to residents’ sustainable activities
The proportion of government compensation to residents' income is
＞75% 50-75% 25-50% ＜25% Data unavailable
5. Whether ecotourism has been carried out in the BR?
Yes No
The proportion of income obtained from ecotourism to residents' income is
＞75% 50-75% 25-50% ＜25% Data unavailable
6. Whether local agriculture/ forestry/ animal husbandry/ fisheries has been developed in the BR?
Yes No
The proportion of income obtained from local agriculture/ forestry/ animal husbandry/ fisheries to residents' income is
＞75% 50-75% 25-50% ＜25% Data unavailable
7. Whether the per capita income of residents in the BR has increased?
Yes No Not sure
The proportion of increase is
＞75% 50-75% 25-50% ＜25% Data unavailable
8. Whether the BR has received any investment from public or private sectors?
Yes No Not sure
Number of the investments
7 or more 4-6 1-3
The investment forms
Funds Capacity or technical training Equipment and facilities Others
What fields are these investment used for
Tourism Agriculture Chemical industry Resource collection Publicity and education Ecological conservation Others
9. In your opinion, does BR bring benefit to vulnerable groups? Including:
10. To your knowledge, do the indigenous people living in and around BR believe that they have benefited from the BR?
The benefits are obvious No effects There are negative effects
To your knowledge, people perceived benefits in what aspects?
Physical health Mental health Family and neighborhood relationships Social equality Material conditions Food safety Economic income Others
Strategic Objective 3. Facilitate biodiversity and sustainability science, education
for sustainable development (ESD) and capacity building
11. Which stakeholders does the BR have regular cooperation and communication with?
Scientists Policy-makers Members of local communities Private sector Others
12. Whether the BR has carried out any training or capacity building?
Yes No Not sure
Number of training or capacity building per year
4 or more 2-3 1 Only a few in this decade
The recipient of the training or capacity building
Scientists Policy-makers Members of local communities Private sector Others
Training content
Conservation and sustainable development Mitigation and adaptation to climate change Socio-economic and cultural well-being Others
13. Which aspects of the BR take into consideration the traditional knowledge and the rights of indigenous people?
Implementation Management Monitoring Periodic review Others
Strategic Objective 4. Support mitigation and adaptation to climate change and other aspects of global environmental change
14. Does the BR incorporate climate change into its strategies or policies?
Yes No
Which aspects of the BR incorporate climate change?
Situation analysis Goal setting Strategies Monitoring and research Others
15. Number of climate change related projects implemented in the BR
7 or more 4-6 1-3 0
16. Main difficulties and obstacles encountered in the protection, management, and development of BR:
Shortage of funds Lack of technical and human resources Natural disasters Difficulties in reconciling different needs of stakeholders Difficulties in cooperation with government/research institutions People have difficulties understanding the concept of BR Difficulties in obtaining/sharing relevant data Unreasonable zonation (core zone, buffer zone, and transition zone) Uncoordinating public policies affecting the BR Over exploitation/utilization of natural resources in BR, resulting in environmental damage Difficulties in monitoring and evaluating fauna, flora and/or ecosystems in BR Difficulties in monitoring and evaluating socio-economic aspects Others
17. In your opinion, what are the key factors influencing the success and failure of sustainable management of BRs?
Participation and governance Finance and human resources Zonification and territorial planning Research and monitoring Communication and sensibilization Others
18. Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the BR is working with？
No Poverty Zero Hunger Good Health and Well-being Quality Education Gender Equality Clean Water and Sanitation Affordable and Clean Energy Decent Work and Economic Growth Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Reduced Inequality Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action Life Below Water Life on Land Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Partnerships for the Goals
Section C:
Open-ended question (Less than 1000 words):
Can you share some best practices of achieving sustainable development (e.g., nature conservation, economic development, social development, etc) in BRs?
It is recommended that your answer include but are not limited to the following parts：
1. Main characteristics and main protected objects of the BR;
2. Challenges and problems;
3. Main measures and actions;
4. Main source of funds;
5. Main achievements;
6. What conditions do you consider have been essential for the success of these initiatives and how they could be replicated in other BRs?
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