Luís Quinta Ocean planning as a tool for blue growth and smart specialization - Frederico Cardigos - European Maritime Day, 20 of May Marine and Maritime Innovation in the Outermost Regions: blue growth and smart specialization Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-22 of May, 2012
Portugal Courtesy: EB1 Ermesinde, Portugal
Azores
Azores The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal; The Azores has an Autonomous Government; Regional Government in the continental platform: is entitled to manage fisheries and environment; is not allowed to deal with defense issues; has shared responsibilities on the remaining topics.
Sustainable development
Knowledge Plan Act Results Revise the process Rui Prieto ImagDOP
Environmentally important, rare and sensitive area 2 marine Ramsar areas; 3 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves; 12 OSPAR marine protected areas; 32 Blue Flags, for bathing areas excellence; 40 EU - Natura 2000 sites; 44+5 regulated marine protected areas; ca. 1800 marine species; All the archipelago QualityCoast, Gold Level, nº 1.
Summary Lessons learned Ocean planning in the Azores Looking to the future!
Monachus monachus
Lesson learned Biodiversity, specially in the islands, is fragile. ACTION: strict, comprehensive and adapted habitats biodiversity law.
2002
Lesson learned: Negotiate with tools that you have! ACTION: negotiations depend on existing perspectives.
Origem: DRaC
Lesson learned: Ce que tu fait pour moi, sans moi, est contre moi! Do not impose what you can not enforce; Listen the local communities, trying to find broad consensus! Time arises new opportunities! ACTION: Local communities are stimulated to work together. RESULTS: 3 new MPAs are in place and are respected, plus 3 are being prepared. Protected area, efficient since 1998, and without any mandatory law; Archaeological artifacts are protected and have economical use.
Sand Extraction 350000 300000 Extraído Licenciado 250000 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Lesson learned Sustainable development is achievable! ACTION: Sustainable development is within government program and mirrored in common regional laws.
Invasive species 2002
Lesson learned: Invasive species demand immediate response! ACTION: Development of marine environmental monitoring programs.
Lesson learned Working together produces stronger results! ACTION: First law in 1999. RESULTS: Today we have 50 k tourists per year.
Marine Park of the Azores
Lesson learned Listen science and scientists! ACTION: Scientists are included in all consulting and reflection bodies in the Azores Government (i.a. DLR 28/2011/A); Science financed by the Azores has a regional framework (DLR 10/2012/A); and Sampling in the Azores is accessible and results have to be shared with local community (Nagoya Protocol already implemented through DLR 9/2012/A). RESULTS: Solidary decisions.
Lesson learned Studying, investigating and sharing of the results pays off! Ocean planning is a promising tool in order to find new uses ACTION: Marine Spatial Planning of the Azores in development phase.
Why Ocean Planning in the Azores? No large industries; No high pressures for use; Protected areas already established (h&b protected); For most present and foreseen uses rules are in place (fisheries, tourism, science and science sampling, minerals). The reasons for the Azorean MSP are: Planning should work as a sustainable inspiration for new uses, resulting in new jobs and economical outcomes; If we do not use, someone else will.
Objectives According to the legal mandate: The Azorean MSP main objective is to zone the uses in the maritime area of the archipelago increasing resources economical value and minimizing conflicts, thus contributing for the sustainable development of the Sea of the Azores in integrated approach. More than zoning, the Azorean MSP wishes to open spaces and suggest new uses.
Lead International Advisory Board Regional Comission Core Team GIS Outreach Strategic Environmental Assement
The value of the oceans Evaluate the current revenue; Compare it with the emerging activities; Include environmental and social variables; Suggest decisions; Decide! Ongoing work
BIG GAME FISHING DIRECT USE VALUE 17280 11520 78768 5184 2016 27648 1584 Total gross revenue 2010 144000 (Pico& Faial)
DIVING DIRECT USE VALUE 3799 78768 17280 3626 1150 2061 5184 61424 Monte Guia 36343 Canal 27648 2016 11520 9457 16199 12327 Pico west coast 6480 Pico around island 4899 1584 Total gross revenue 2010 157680 (Pico& Faial)
WHALE WATCHING DIRECT USE VALUE 1.650 3799 78768 209.880 17280 1150 2061 3626 5184 61424 Monte Guia 36343 Canal 27648 2016 11520 9457 93.280 16199 233.200 12327 Pico west coast 6480 Pico around island 4899 1584 880.000 33.440 Total gross revenue 2010 1.451.450 (Pico& Faial)
More than zoning, the Azorean MSP wishes to open spaces and suggest new uses.
Carbon Capture Algae; Deep sea.
Alternative energies
Offshore energy Courtesy: WindFloat EDP and Power Principle
Deep sea minning
Still looking for new Opportunities
Obrigado!!
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