case studies nirmal bhagabati emily mckenzie nasser olwero

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 processYrs 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

0 - 1.5

1.5 - 3.0

3.0 - 4.5

4.5 - 6.0

6.0 - 7.5

NPV ($ mil)

COM_SAL_TRCommercial Fishery- Salmon trawl- Salmon net- Crab and Shrimp

REC_FISHRecreational Fishery- Salmon - Ground fish

: Power Grid Connection Point : Cable Landing Point

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