Category Archives: 2011

Summary of the Regional Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning: A Technical Learning Session

Summary of the Regional Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning: A Technical Learning Session Summary: On June 1–2, 2011, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Maritimes Region, in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada), hosted a regional workshop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This report presents a high-level overview of key discussion points from the workshop. Authors: WWF-Canada and Department

Marine Management Organisation : Maximising the Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Planning for English Coastal Communities

Marine Management Organisation: Maximising the Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Planning for English Coastal Communities Summary: This report aims to help marine planners meet that challenge set by the Marine Policy Statement (MPS). The MPS requires marine planners to plan in such a way that “benefits society as a whole,” and contributes to resilient and cohesive communities

Marine Management Organisation : The East Marine Plan Area: Maximising the Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Planning

Marine Management Organisation : The East Marine Plan Area: Maximising the Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Planning Summary: Future marine plans are expected to deliver the vision set out in the UK Marine Policy Statement (MPS) of “clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas”. The MPS requires this vision to be delivered sustainably –

Decision Guide: Selecting Decision Support Tools for Marine Spatial Planning

Decision Guide: Selecting Decision Support Tools for Marine Spatial Planning Summary: In this Decision Guide, the term marine spatial planning is used, but emphasis is placed on the systematic and spatial nature of these approaches rather than the name itself. The systematic component provides a framework for more comprehensive, flexible, well-governed, and science-based planning…. Authors: Center for

Yellowstone Coast Case Study Exercises

Yellowstone Coast Case Study Exercises Summary: This document contains a series of exercises for the Yellowstone Coast Case Study, and is the second of three documents that comprise the 2011 West Coast Forum Case Study materials. The Yellowstone Coast Case Study Exercises should be completed after reviewing the online materials.… Authors: Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum (Fisheries

Yellowstone Coast Case Study Scenario and Discussion Document

Yellowstone Coast Case Study Scenario and Discussion Document Summary: The Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum (Fisheries Forum) developed the following case study for the September 2011 West Coast Forum on the topic of Coastal & Marine Spatial Planning, and the Role of Regional Fishery Management Councils in Multi-Sector Spatial Planning. Authors: Fisheries Leadership & Sustainability Forum (Fisheries

Yellowstone Coast Case Study Teaching Guide to Exercises

Yellowstone Coast Case Study Teaching Guide to Exercises Summary: The fictional scenario presented in Yellowstone Coast case study is intended to provide a platform for thought and reflection, rather than lead the reader to specific conclusions. Thus, the teaching guide is not intended to serve as an answer key, rather it provides additional direction and example…s.

Stakeholder Participation in Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning

Stakeholder Participation in Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Summary: Beginning in July 2009, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, in collaboration with Duke’s Center for Marine Conservation and the Meridian Institute, convened a series of meetings to discuss coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP) with a variety of ocean stakeholders. Authors: Gopnik, M., Fieseler, C., and

Appendices for Strategic Advice on Designing and Implementing Coastal and Marine Spatial Plans: A Report from the NOAA Science Advisory Board

Appendices for Strategic Advice on Designing and Implementing Coastal and Marine Spatial Plans: A Report from the NOAA Science Advisory Board Summary: Questions and answers for the review of marine spatial management plans. Authors: NOAA Science Advisory Board Date: 2011 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: NOAA Science Advisory Board Document Type: Papers and Reports

Recommendations for the Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Process

Recommendations for the Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning Process Summary: The Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) recently charged the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee (MPA FAC) with providing advice on ensuring conservation and integrating the National System of Marine Protected Areas (national system) within the…… Authors: Piñeiro-Soler, E. Date: 2011 Geography: USA-National