Working at the public-private interface to improve the outlook for coral reefsDr Adam Smith
Coral reefs face mounting challenges, with many reef ecosystems now in the worst condition since scientists first donned diving masks. Redoubled efforts in climate change mitigation and ecosystem management, characterized by scaled-up investments, innovation, capacity building and greater participation by community and private sectors are all required if we are to give reefs the best chance of surviving this era of rapid global change. Reef Ecologic was established as a non-government organization to facilitate public-private partnerships necessary to address the challenges of contemporary coral reef management and sustainable development. In this seminar we will provide an overview of some of our recent work in Australia and overseas that will be of interest to staff of the GBRMPA, including coral bleaching surveys, tourism infrastructure assessments, assisted reef recovery at Magnetic Island, code of practice for recreational fishers, the Reef Manager’s Guide to Fostering Community Stewardship, management and leadership training for coral reef managers and strategic advice for Reef Trust investments.
Governing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), with UCL's Peter JonesIIED
In the latest of a series of IIED critical themes, Peter Jones, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at UCL, discussed Governing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on October 6, 2014.
His presentation explored the argument that the key to the resilience is diversity, both of species in ecosystems and incentives in governance systems.
The discussion drew on the findings of 20 MPA case studies from around the world, employing a novel governance analysis framework to address some key questions: How can top-down and bottom-up approaches to MPA governance be combined? What does this mean, in reality, in different contexts? How can we develop and implement governance approaches that are both effective in achieving conservation objectives and equitable in fairly sharing associated costs and benefits?
Jones has spent more than 20 years undertaking trans-disciplinary research on the governance of human uses of marine resources, provided advice to many national and international organisations on MPA and MSP issues, is a Ministerial Appointee to the Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and recently published the book Governing Marine Protected Areas: resilience through diversity (2014, Routledge).
More details: http://www.iied.org/critical-theme-governing-marine-protected-areas
JPI Oceans Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda & Implementation Plan
Caron Montgomery, Chair of JPI Oceans' Management Board - Head of Marine and Fisheries
Science, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation through a contract with Itad Ltd. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
It was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The synthesis first presents an outline of the methods used in the study followed by a background of coastal fisheries, an introduction to fisheries management themes, and a review and discussion of some of the critical factors that influence success. It then offers some conclusions and possible ways forward.
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, on behalf of the UK Committee for National and International Hydrology, convened a special session on International Catchment Management Science and Application at the World Water Congress XV in May 2015.
Ocean ecosystem-based management (EBM) mandates & implementation across the North Atlantic- an exploration of the mandate coverage of sectors, activities and pressures related to ocean health in the North Atlantic.
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was undertaken by the Foundation Center with financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
A Synthesis Review of Key Lessons in Programs Relating to Oceans and FisheriesThe Rockefeller Foundation
This synthesis was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The report was completed via a rapid review of key sources of knowledge from formal published literature, institutional literature, key informants and Internet searches. The focus was on key success factors in achieving a balance of social, economic and ecological benefits from the management of small-scale coastal fisheries.
Working at the public-private interface to improve the outlook for coral reefsDr Adam Smith
Coral reefs face mounting challenges, with many reef ecosystems now in the worst condition since scientists first donned diving masks. Redoubled efforts in climate change mitigation and ecosystem management, characterized by scaled-up investments, innovation, capacity building and greater participation by community and private sectors are all required if we are to give reefs the best chance of surviving this era of rapid global change. Reef Ecologic was established as a non-government organization to facilitate public-private partnerships necessary to address the challenges of contemporary coral reef management and sustainable development. In this seminar we will provide an overview of some of our recent work in Australia and overseas that will be of interest to staff of the GBRMPA, including coral bleaching surveys, tourism infrastructure assessments, assisted reef recovery at Magnetic Island, code of practice for recreational fishers, the Reef Manager’s Guide to Fostering Community Stewardship, management and leadership training for coral reef managers and strategic advice for Reef Trust investments.
Governing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), with UCL's Peter JonesIIED
In the latest of a series of IIED critical themes, Peter Jones, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at UCL, discussed Governing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on October 6, 2014.
His presentation explored the argument that the key to the resilience is diversity, both of species in ecosystems and incentives in governance systems.
The discussion drew on the findings of 20 MPA case studies from around the world, employing a novel governance analysis framework to address some key questions: How can top-down and bottom-up approaches to MPA governance be combined? What does this mean, in reality, in different contexts? How can we develop and implement governance approaches that are both effective in achieving conservation objectives and equitable in fairly sharing associated costs and benefits?
Jones has spent more than 20 years undertaking trans-disciplinary research on the governance of human uses of marine resources, provided advice to many national and international organisations on MPA and MSP issues, is a Ministerial Appointee to the Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and recently published the book Governing Marine Protected Areas: resilience through diversity (2014, Routledge).
More details: http://www.iied.org/critical-theme-governing-marine-protected-areas
JPI Oceans Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda & Implementation Plan
Caron Montgomery, Chair of JPI Oceans' Management Board - Head of Marine and Fisheries
Science, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation through a contract with Itad Ltd. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
It was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The synthesis first presents an outline of the methods used in the study followed by a background of coastal fisheries, an introduction to fisheries management themes, and a review and discussion of some of the critical factors that influence success. It then offers some conclusions and possible ways forward.
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, on behalf of the UK Committee for National and International Hydrology, convened a special session on International Catchment Management Science and Application at the World Water Congress XV in May 2015.
Ocean ecosystem-based management (EBM) mandates & implementation across the North Atlantic- an exploration of the mandate coverage of sectors, activities and pressures related to ocean health in the North Atlantic.
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was undertaken by the Foundation Center with financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
A Synthesis Review of Key Lessons in Programs Relating to Oceans and FisheriesThe Rockefeller Foundation
This synthesis was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The report was completed via a rapid review of key sources of knowledge from formal published literature, institutional literature, key informants and Internet searches. The focus was on key success factors in achieving a balance of social, economic and ecological benefits from the management of small-scale coastal fisheries.
1. An Assessment of Ireland’s Marine Conservation
Process
Patrick Cross: 114221921
Module: GG6514
Primary Supervisor: Cathal O’Mahony (CMRC)
Secondary Supervisor: Dr. Debbie Chapman (UCC)
04/09/2015
2. Abstract
The need to protect fragile marine ecosystems from negative anthropogenic
impacts was championed by scientists and acknowledged by Governments,
in the latter half of the 20th
century. While the theory and application of
marine conservation has progressed since then, our oceans exist in an
increasingly precarious position, affected by the rapid expansion of human
populations, and the cumulative pressures we place on our surroundings.
Adding to this it is often difficult to comprehensively state that marine
conservation (MC) initiatives are successful or not, due to the great
complexity of marine environments; the difficulties of monitoring mobile
oceanic inhabitants; the extended time scale over which natural systems may
react to management decisions and the possible knock on effects of these
decisions. There are also multiple interpretations of conservation success,
some nations preserving marine ecosystems for tourism, others attempting
to re-establish sustainable fisheries. This review poses the question, how well
does Ireland protect its marine environments? Considering the myriad
uncertainties surrounding MC, a second question was how best to assess
and contextualise the Irish approach? To attempt to answer these questions,
the Irish MC process is investigated; issues and obstacles to progress are
identified and discussed with sectoral experts and Ireland’s MC system is
assessed in comparison to similar countries, considered more advanced in
conservation planning and administration: England and Scotland. A synopsis
of the development of global MC and the historical progress of Marine
Protected Areas (MPAs) is provided; literature is critiqued to support the
completion of aims and objectives and the methodological approach is
described, covering desktop research, interview sessions and the creation of
supporting visual material. Having assessed the present state of Irish MC, a
list of recommendations is provided to support future administrative
decision-making. The recommendations focus on factors central to Irelands
MC process but also more expansive influences, such as the reintroduction
of an Irish Department of the Marine (DOM), dedicated ministerial position
and supporting policy.
