Prioritisation and Planning took place in three categories:

1. Basic prioritisation: Combines results of the assessment to identify areas that are threatened and under-protected.
2. Multi-criteria approach:  Uses criteria to identify important sites for biodiversity, drawing from the foundational datasets and results of the assessment.
3. Systematic conservation planning: Identifies a portfolio of biodiversity priority areas based on biodiversity targets. Can include a range of additional data on ecological processes, ecosystem services, constraints and opportunities.

Risk status and protection levels  of the ecosystems and species were assessed. 

All the countries collected  spatial data sets that included:

1. Baseline map of ecosystem types
2. Map of current extent and condition
3. Map of protected and conserved areas
4. Maps of species occurrence

It is based on the explicit recognition of traditional knowledge and the socio-cultural role of fishers in the management and conservation of natural protected areas. The approach is organized around the three pillars of the conservation agreements: recognition of traditional knowledge, vigilance, and waste management, within the framework of a participatory and co-responsibility process. Their empirical experience on the high seas is valued to identify species, ecological interactions and environmental changes, strengthening their participation as ecosystem watchdogs. Citizen science is promoted to record biodiversity and encourage integrated waste management from departure to return to port. 

Strong collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, local farmers, and private sector partners mobilizes resources, enhances project sustainability, and empowers local communities. 

Women and youth are prioritized for training, ensuring equitable access to new agricultural technologies and leadership opportunities. 

Testing these microbial formulations on coffee farms ensures their effectiveness and builds local capacity in sustainable agricultural practices. 

The project uses genomic sequencing and metagenomic analyses to identify effective bioactive pest control agents. These lab-based solutions are translated into practical, farmer-friendly products through farmer field schools and demonstration plots. The project’s microbial formulations were developed with a plan to optimize and re-test the most effective formula for broader adoption. 

Recognizing that local communities hold deep environmental knowledge, the project conducted household surveys and community dialogues to map perceptions and practices around soil, water, and land use. This building block answered “what” (the lived experiences and practices of smallholders), “why” (planning must reflect cultural context), and “how” (engaging farmers in co-design). Farmers shared observations about decreasing water availability, shifting rainfall, and soil degradation. These insights complemented scientific models. In response, the project promoted culturally rooted practices like terracing, organic fertilization, and home gardening. Gender-sensitive approaches empowered women as leaders in ecological restoration and household resilience.

The Protected Area Management System (PAMS) by NOARKTECH is a centralized, intuitive dashboard aggregating data from edge devices. Co-designed with forest officials and community members, it delivers predictive analytics, real-time alerts, and supports evidence-based decision-making.