Essential ecological insights for marine ecosystem-based management and marine spatial planning

Marine Policy ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 772-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry Crowder ◽  
Elliott Norse
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Andrian Ramadhan ◽  
Wilmar A. Salim

Pesisir dan laut telah sejak kala mengalami tekanan aktivitas manusia sehingga mengancam keberlanjutan fungsi-fungsi ekosistem di dalamnya. Seiring dengan berjalannya waktu, perhatian terhadap masalah ini menjadi semakin besar dan melahirkan konsep-konsep keberlanjutan pada wilayah pesisir dan laut seperti Marine Spatial Planning (MSP). Tulisan berikut mengeksplorasi konsepsi MSP dan hambatan yang dihadapi dalam tinjauan prosedur perencanaan. Metode yang digunakan adalah systematic review dalam rangka mengidentifikasi, mengevaluasi dan menginterpretasi berbagai literatur atau hasil kajian terkait. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan adanya problematika empiris untuk diimplementasikan dalam tataran praktis. Idealisme MSP yang menggabungkan pendekatan komprehensif dan partisipatif akan menghadapi berbagai rintangan mulai dari ketiadaan data dan informasi, terbatasnya pengetahuan, keterikatan terhadap nilai dan budaya, sampai dengan isu dominasi kekuasaan atas suatu perencanaan yang bersifat kolaboratif. Penulis berargumentasi bahwa perencana perlu memberikan perhatian terhadap kekuasaan dan mampu mengontrol kekuasaan tersebut. Hal ini diperlukan agar kelemahan konsep MSP dapat tertutup dengan keberpihakan kekuasaan terhadap isuisu keberlanjutan. Title: Achieving Marine Ecosystem Sustainability Through Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Is it possible?Since a long time ago, the coast and the sea have undergone hard pressure from human activities that threaten the sustainability of the ecosystem functions. As time goes by, the attention to this problem becomes greater and creates sustainability concepts in coastal and marine areas such as MSP. The following article explores MSP conceptions and its theoretical problems by reviewing the planning procedures. The method used in this study is a systematic review in order to identify, evaluate and interpret various literatures or results of related studies. The results indicate a theoretical weakness to be implemented. The idealism of MSP which combines a comprehensive and participatory approach will face various obstacles starting from the absence of data and information, limited knowledge, attachment to value   and culture, to the issue of domination of power over a collaborative plan. I argues that planners need to pay attention to power and take control of it. This is necessary so that the weakness of the MSP concept can be covered by the alignment of power towards sustainability issues. 


Author(s):  
Aishwarya Reddy ◽  
Arvind Mukundan

The diminishing condition of the marine ecology worldwide, is corroboration to a weak planning of coastal and ocean ecosystems. Therefore, a comprehensive knowledge of the spatial distribution of all the sustainable activities is necessary. Spatial planning is a necessity in many parts of the world for terrestrial environment usage. A Marine Spatial Planning is also based on the same foundation principles as terrestrial planning but with regard to the marine ecosystem. An MSP identifies the important areas of the ocean and puts forward a plan that is sustainable and accepted in harmony. This strategy does not harm the biodiversity in any way and the stakeholders can still use the resources of the ocean without destruction. This article discusses the extremities caused by global warming, anthropological threats that are in need of utmost attention and spatial planning along with its aims, importance and its benefits. Finally, it summarizes with examples from the past and provides with the steps that need to be taken in case an obstacle arises.


Marine Policy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 14-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ateret Shabtay ◽  
Michelle E. Portman ◽  
Eyal Ofir ◽  
Yohay Carmel ◽  
Gideon Gal

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 765-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Woolley

The article assesses the United Kingdom’s (uk) legal framework for offshore wind development in light of policy statements of uk Governments that exploitation of this resource should not compromise marine ecosystem functionality. The first part examines the reliance placed on strategic environmental assessment and on permitting for projects to identify and address impacts. It finds that inadequate use has been made of these potentially effective legal tools for preventing ecologically damaging development. The second part considers whether legal requirements for marine spatial planning (Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009) and for improving the condition of Europe’s marine ecosystems (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) bolster the strength of the legal framework for controlling sea uses. It finds encouragement in their holistic approach to regulating the impacts of marine activities, but concludes that they fall short of what would be required to prevent the expansion of the offshore wind sector from causing ecological harm.


2020 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 100569
Author(s):  
Gunnar Finke ◽  
Kira Gee ◽  
Thandiwe Gxaba ◽  
Roman Sorgenfrei ◽  
Vladimir Russo ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
G.D. Titova ◽  

The author reveals the essence, goals and objectives of marine spatial planning in the light of the requirements of sustainable development and international obligations of Russia. The modern arsenal of tools used in marine spatial planning includes: integrated management of marine activities using an ecosystem approach, precautionary and adaptive approaches, as well as such forms of management and conservation of marine ecosystem health as the ecological framework and specially protected marine areas. The author draws attention to the importance of using the results of natural capital assessment in marine spatial planning, which is included in the key concepts of the concept of sustainable development. After the UN Conference in Rio de Janeiro-1992, “ natural capital” was understood as “a set of natural assets that provide humanity with natural resources (raw materials) and ecosystem services”. The use of these economic categories in the practice of planning marine activities allows us to determine the true value of services provided by marine ecosystems, and avoid serious mistakes in choosing alternative solutions. Arming managers and decision-makers with information about the true “price” avoids serious environmental consequences of these decisions. Special attention is paid to the experience of successful implementation of marine spatial plans in practical activities abroad. Analysis of the results of the use of marine spatial plans in developed countries has shown that scientific information plays a key role in the implementation of planning in practice. The spatial planning process leads to a growing understanding between science and management. The success of the implementation of marine spatial plans is facilitated by the legislative consolidation of the procedure for developing plans and their implementation in the practice of marine activities


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