@article{fdi:010079694, title = {{H}ow far have we come ? {A} review of {MPA} network performance indicators in reaching qualitative elements of {A}ichi {T}arget 11}, author = {{M}eehan, {M}. {C}. and {B}an, {N}. {C}. and {D}evillers, {R}odolphe and {S}ingh, {G}. {G}. and {C}laudet, {J}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{E}ffective networks of marine protected areas ({MPA}s) are explicitly recognized and called for in international biodiversity conservation strategies such as the {A}ichi {T}argets. {W}hile various indicators have been proposed to assess effectiveness of individual {MPA}s, no comprehensive set of indicators exists for {MPA} networks, particularly for {A}ichi {T}arget 11. {T}he qualitative elements of this target recognize the value of social, economic, governance, and ecological factors in achieving effective biodiversity conservation. {H}ere, we used a systematic literature review to identify indicators of {MPA} network effectiveness. {W}e reviewed 64 publications, identifying 48 indicators that could be aligned with the qualitative elements. {R}esults showed that assessments of {MPA} network effectiveness predominantly focused on effective management while neglecting equitable management and integration into the wider land and seascape. {I}ndicators tended to focus on ecological characteristics, overlooking social, economic, and governance dimensions. {K}ey challenges in addressing these gaps include identifying conflicting priorities and objectives in adjacent marine and land areas that interfere with cooperation and knowledge sharing, and ensuring diverse areas with distinct social and ecological contexts are considered. {T}his study provides the first review of indicators for assessing {MPA} networks and adds to the literature assessing whether current and future targets can be met.}, keywords = {conservation policy ; conservation strategies ; monitoring and evaluation ; multidisciplinary ; social-ecological conservation}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{C}onservation {L}etters}, volume = {13}, numero = {6}, pages = {e12746 [18 ]}, ISSN = {1755-263{X}}, year = {2020}, DOI = {10.1111/conl.12746}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010079694}, }