The Ridge-to-Reef or The Integrated Ecosystems Approach To
The Ridge-to-Reef or The Integrated Ecosystems Approach To
The Ridge-to-Reef or The Integrated Ecosystems Approach To
Ecosystems Approach to
Environmental Management
What is RIDGE-TO-REEF (R2R)?
Linking interactions from mountains, uplands to
rivers, coastline, lagoon and reef.
What is Ecosystem Approach?
is a strategy for the integrated management of
land, water and living resources that promotes
conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way.
Expected result in R2R Approach:
Sustainable Development of Coastal Resources
Economic Development
Eco-Tourism
Applications of R2R or Ecosystem Approach:
Multi-lateral environmental agreement (MEAs)
Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)
Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)
Integrated River Basin Management
Ecosystem-Based Management
Used for projects that incorporate interaction on
different levels: organisms, the ecosystem, and the
human component.