Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) for Indian wetlands – Practitioner’s Guide
Evaluating the effectiveness of wetland management helps gauge the success of current efforts and reflect on whether past and current interventions have led to improvement in the ecological character of wetlands. It is necessary not only to know the threats faced by a wetland but also equally important to assess the efficiency of management interventions in achieving the desired objectives.
Highlighting strengths and weaknesses of current management through regular evaluations can guide future management actions and support adaptive management. As it includes aspects both within and beyond the control of a site manager, the responses could range from site-based actions to broader policy reviews.
The evaluations are important for a manager not only for supporting adaptive management but also to improve their performance and share achievements with stakeholders.
