Table 2 Key elements of the study research question

Subject

Geographic region of conservation interest at regional, national and subnational scales. Inclusive of all countries and marine, freshwater, estuarine and terrestrial regions

Intervention

Systematic conservation planning: a process for locating and implementing conservation actions

Comparator

Comparisons over time (continuous or interrupted time series^a), and/or between control and intervention groups and/or sites

Outcome

Any reported change in the condition or state of natural, financial, social, human and institutional capital associated with the planning process