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NGO involvement in marine spatial planning: A way forward? |
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| Authors: | Helena Calado Kiat Ng |
| Institution: | a CIBIO - Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Department of Biology, University of the Azores, Rua Mãe de Deus, 9500-855 Ponta Delgada, Portugal b Ocean Conservancy, 1300 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA c Sustainable Ocean Solutions Inc., 65 Capri Avenue NW, Calgary, Canada AB T2L 0G9 d Pisces Project, WWF-Cymru, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales CF10 5FH, UK e OSPAR Commission, New Court, 48 Carey street, London WC2A 2JQ, UK f School of Natural and Built Environment, Swansea Metropolitan University, Mount Pleasant, Swansea SA1 &ED, UK |
| Abstract: | Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are playing important roles in environmental conservation and management. Some are actively involved in the development and implementation of marine spatial planning (MSP), especially in Europe where this has been embodied within a European Directive. MSP is being used by many countries to sustainably manage coastal and marine areas, and reduce conflicts. However, recommendations regarding specific NGO roles within the MSP process are lacking. Consequently, to fill this gap and discuss a way forward, a session at the 5th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts and Islands (GOF5) brought together MSP experts and NGO representatives. This paper reports the conclusions of these discussions and presents a summary guideline document for efficient and effective NGO MSP engagement. |
| Keywords: | Oceans Planning Non-Governmental Organizations Participation Stakeholders |
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