Resolving coastal conflicts using marine spatial planning.
| Title: | Resolving coastal conflicts using marine spatial planning. |
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| Authors: | Tuda AO; Kenya Wildlife Service, Coast Conservation Area, P.O. Box 82144, Kenya.; Stevens TF; Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Science I Building (G24), Queensland 4222, Australia.; Rodwell LD; Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, School of Marine Science and Engineering, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, Devon, UK. Electronic address: lrodwell@plymouth.ac.uk. |
| Source: | Journal of environmental management [J Environ Manage] 2014 Jan 15; Vol. 133, pp. 59-68. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Dec 20. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Academic Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0401664 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1095-8630 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03014797 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Manage Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: London ; New York, Academic Press. |
| MeSH Terms: | Conflict, Psychological* ; Geographic Information Systems* ; Seawater*; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Decision Support Techniques ; Kenya |
| Abstract: | We applied marine spatial planning (MSP) to manage conflicts in a multi-use coastal area of Kenya. MSP involves several steps which were supported by using geographical information systems (GISs), multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and optimization. GIS was used in identifying overlapping coastal uses and mapping conflict hotspots. MCDA was used to incorporate the preferences of user groups and managers into a formal decision analysis procedure. Optimization was applied in generating optimal allocation alternatives to competing uses. Through this analysis three important objectives that build a foundation for future planning of Kenya's coastal waters were achieved: 1) engaging competing stakeholders; 2) illustrating how MSP can be adapted to aid decision-making in multi-use coastal regions; and 3) developing a draft coastal use allocation plan. The successful application of MSP to resolve conflicts in coastal regions depends on the level of stakeholder involvement, data availability and the existing knowledge base.; (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.) |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Coastal management; Geographical information systems; Kenya; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Optimization; Stakeholder engagement |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20131224 Date Completed: 20140915 Latest Revision: 20191210 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.10.029 |
| PMID: | 24361729 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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