A streamlined assessment tool adapted from METT 4, designed for Micronesia Challenge partners to monitor, evaluate, and improve protected area management across the region.
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Assessment sections
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MC jurisdictions
METT 4
Methodology aligned
100%
Offline capable
Why PAME
Designed through collaboration with regional MC partners to simplify PAME tracking across Micronesia.
Monitor whether protected areas meet regionally agreed thresholds for management effectiveness under the Micronesia Challenge.
Enable periodic assessments that identify changes over time and highlight areas needing improvement with actionable reports.
Install once and conduct assessments in the field without internet. Data syncs automatically when you reconnect.
The Process
Four simple steps from setup to actionable insights.
Initial setup requires the most effort, but data carries forward automatically for future assessments.
Include community members, PA managers, and technical advisors to answer assessment questions together.
Print results with improvement actions that directly inform management plan decision-making.
Feed results into MC Tracking and MPA Atlas. Marine site data uploads automatically.
Our Goals
Track whether protected areas in Micronesia are meeting the regionally agreed thresholds for management effectiveness.
Marine data auto-uploads to MPA Atlas
Enable periodic assessments that identify changes in management effectiveness over time and highlight areas needing improvement.
Generates reports for management plansCollaboration
Collaborative assessments with diverse partners yield the most accurate and actionable results.
Share local knowledge about site conditions and usage patterns.
Lead assessments and implement improvement actions from reports.
Provide detailed monitoring results and scientific data.
Assessments should be completed at least once every few years, and ideally before management plan updates.
Micronesia Challenge
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