Case studies Nirmal Bhagabati Emily McKenzie Nasser Olwero
Outline Sumatra – Nirmal Tanzania / Virungas – Nasser Vancouver Island & Belize – Emily
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
West Coast Aquatic Management Board Marine Spatial Plan that balances interests of stakeholders Recreation (whale watching, fishing, surfing, kayaking) Tourism Aquaculture Wave energy generation Shoreline protection Capture fisheries Traditional seafood harvest Healthy habitats
Many different activities
West Coast Aquatic’s planning process Yrs 1-2: a)Extensive stakeholder interviews: what are local visions and values? Where do people use the marine space? b) Identify objectives Yrs 2-3: a)Identify vulnerabilities and suitabilities b)Develop draft zones and identify potential conflicts c) Use InVEST to learn about costs and benefits of alternative plans Yrs 3-4: a) Present zoning options to stakeholders b) Re-iterate zoning if necessary c) Present plan to governing authorities
Population Centers loss of public & private property ($) Eelgrass prevents erosion and flooding
Developing scenarios
Issues of concern: -Effects of forestry and other industrial activities on aesthetic views -Effects of shellfish harvest and aquaculture on sensitive habitats
Permitting for future wave energy facility NPV ($ mil) Commercial Fishery - Salmon trawl - Salmon net - Crab and Shrimp Recreational Fishery - Salmon - Ground fish : Power Grid Connection Point : Cable Landing Point
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