Interactive and transparent approach in marine spatial planning
The solution addresses stakeholder participation for planning and management of Israel’s marine space.
Grenadines Marine Resource Space-use Information System (MarSIS)
The Grenadines MarSIS illustrates how a participatory geographic information system (PGIS) approach supported the development of demand-driven information on marine resources and spatial uses of the transboundary Grenada Bank.
Strengthening Capacities in Coastal Spatial Planning
The solution aims at sustainable development in coastal areas of the East Asian Seas region by reducing and preventing impacts of natural disasters, climate change and sea level rise.
A holistic strategy for Protected Area management
Protected Areas (PAs) are a powerful tool for biodiversity conservation. In Mexico, more than 175 federal PAs protect over 25.6 million hectares of habitats and landscapes.
Public participation to strengthen and legitimize planning processes
This solution ensured the local communities were actively engaged throughout the most recent planning process for the GBR Marine Park.
Effective zoning as a key spatial planning/management tool
This solution addresses how effective zoning has become a cornerstone for managing the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Marine Park.
Sustainable governance of marine and coastal resources and territories
Soon after the first offshore oil field was discovered an intense public debate started in Mauritania about environmental and social risks of this sector.
Coordinated multi-layered management for implementation of MSP across the GBR
This solution addresses achieving effective MPA management, especially with resource limitations, in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia
Sound legislative governance framework for spatial planning and management
This solution addresses the complexities of having multiple jurisdictions and interests involved in co-managing a very large and diverse area.
Multi-sectoral coastal and marine management vision
This solution uses scientific information to prioritize sites of importance for conservation that are vulnerable to climate change on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.