Target 10: By 2021, networks of protected areas and ecosystem representations are interlinked and measures for management of areas in crisis and areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services are developed.

Thailand has retained a number of relatively undisturbed ecosystems which are of significant importance for biodiversity. These areas including head-watershed forests, wetlands and coastal areas, which have been partially declared protected areas and enjoyed a reduction in the level of threat brought about by their legal protection. Nevertheless, more systematic management of protected areas and areas with critically important ecosystems require not only effective management measures but also networking, supporting research and monitoring on species, integrating the management of ecosystems, expanding management landscape and enhancing the areas’ ecosystem services.