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Book Beaufort Sea Integrated Oceans Management Planning Process

Download or read book Beaufort Sea Integrated Oceans Management Planning Process written by Marissa Ponikowski and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Document overview: Canada's Oceans Action Plan (2005) identified the Beaufort Sea region in the Western Arctic as one of five priority large ocean management areas. This designation marks a significant change in the way oceans activities are coordinated and implemented in the Beaufort Sea. The Oceans Action Plan has led to the development of a plan designed to foster and balance responsible economic growth and sustainable development with marine conservation and environmental stewardship. The plan is being developed through a process called integrated oceans management. An important part of this planning process is effective communication between government groups and the Inuvialuit, who have long been considered the stewards of the land and sea in the Beaufort Sea region. The plan also depends on cooperation with relevant industry members, regional experts and stakeholders. For those who are interested in learning more about or contributing to the Beaufort Sea Integrated Oceans Management Plan, this document includes an overview of the integrated oceans management planning process, detailed information about the components of the plan for the Beaufort Sea and an explanation of the stages and objectives of this unique and collaborative process" -- ASTIS [online] database.

Book Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative  BSIMPI

Download or read book Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative BSIMPI written by Sara Melnyk Eddy and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Executive Summary: The objective of integrated management is to replace the current fragmented approach to ocean management with a more collaborative and coordinated approach. Canada's Beaufort Sea is a high priority area in which to implement oceans management activities because of: the existence of co-management structures under comprehensive land claim settlement with the Inuvialuit; well-established subsistence fish and marine mammal resource harvesting; the Beaufort Sea Beluga Management Plan, and other western Arctic management plans; and significant renewed interest in oil and gas resource development. The existing co-management structures in place provide opportunities to develop or enhance models of oceans governance appropriate to Canada's north. The Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative (BSIMPI) is being developed with the Inuvialuit in accordance with the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and DFO Integrated Management Planning Framework. The planning process is operating at two levels, the large ocean area scale of the Beaufort Sea and smaller community-based initiatives nested within the larger area. Specifically, the process will focus on initiatives related to the development of a management plan for ocean-related activities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. This plan will place particular emphasis on coastal areas in support of the existing Beaufort Sea Beluga Management Plan. The BSIMPI will demonstrate the need for National Integrated Management of Canada's marine waters. This report represents a first step in the planning process for the Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative. A coastal resource inventory has been compiled synthesizing various sources of information to document environmental, social and cultural, and economic uses within the study area. Each of the discussed resource sectors is visually complimented by maps developed using ArcView GIS. Included in this inventory are existing management plans, such asthe Beaufort Sea Beluga Management Plan and community conservation plans. The companion to this report is a digital database compiled in ArcView GIS format"--Leaf ii.

Book Technical Assessment

Download or read book Technical Assessment written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Executive Summary: Canada's Oceans Act was passed in 1997. It directs that integrated management should be undertaken to ensure the sustainable use and health of marine ecosystems. One aspect of this broad objective is the development of an effective planning process. Such a process will identify social, cultural, environmental and economic values, thus providing a solid basis for the development of management plans. In 1999 the Inuvialuit, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and industry agreed to collaborate in the development of integrated management planning for marine and coastal areas in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. This agreement is called the Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative (BSIMPI). Under BSIMPI the Senior Management Committee (SMC) seeks to guide initiatives related to the development of a management planning process for ocean-related activities in the Beaufort Sea. The SMC also formed a Working Group to implement effective collaboration on Oceans management initiatives. The first major task assigned to the Working Group was to evaluate a proposal for the establishment of a pilot Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. The primary objectives of this proposed MPA would be to conserve and protect important subsistence beluga whale and anadromous fisheries. The area selected for consideration as a MPA was consistent with the areas zoned as 1(a) in the Beaufort Sea Beluga Management Plan (BSBMP). The BSBMP was developed and implemented to ensure sustainable beluga management in a manner reflective of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA). Of the five zones defined by the BSBMP, Zone 1(a) are the most protected. The process for evaluating the merits of an area proposed for consideration as a MPA under the Oceans Act is outlined in the National Framework for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas. Part of the evaluation process includes the completion of 3 assessments: a Socio-economic Assessment; an Ecological Assessment; and a Technical Assessment. According to the National Framework the Technical Assessment provides an overview of the proposed MPA from the point of view of the level of public and stakeholder support for the establishment of the MPA; management related issues including those of co-management and management resources; appropriate boundaries and adjacent uses. Accordingly, these topics form the basis of this document. Results of this Technical Assessment indicate that the area of interest, namely the BSBMP Zone 1(a), could feasibly be designated a MPA under the Oceans Act. Public and stakeholder support for the proposed MPA is sufficient to warrant continuation of the evaluation process. Existing co-management arrangements including BSIMPI and the Fisheries Joint Management Committee (FJMC) have the capacity to provide some managerial support for the proposed MPA, but would likely need additional resources, or collaborative efforts, to manage the proposed MPA comprehensively. Modifications to the boundary of the proposed MPA may be necessary if alternative measures for dealing with existing significant discovery licenses are not acceptable to the license holders. Three recommendations are provided to conclude this report. They are premised on the assumption that a decision is made to continue to the next level of evaluation of the proposed MPA. [1] That the issue of the significant discovery licenses which overlap in the Kendall Island Zone l(a) be addressed early in the process, [2] That the existing BSBMP be used as a basis for beginning further discussions if the decision is made to proceed to the next level of evaluation of the proposed MPA, [3] That Community, partner, and stakeholder consultations continue in order to ensure extensive input into the final decision and into selecting the type of management arrangement appropriate for the proposed MPA. (Au)" -- ASTIS [online] bibliography.

Book Canada s Oceans Strategy

Download or read book Canada s Oceans Strategy written by Canada. Oceans Directorate and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This strategy document presents the Government of Canada's policy statement for the management of estuarine coastal & marine ecosystems. The document first establishes the context in which Canada's oceans strategy is being developed & implemented. It then sets out a policy framework based on the principles of sustainable development, integrated management, and the precautionary approach, and identifies three policy objectives or outcomes for the advancement of oceans management activities: understanding & protecting the marine environment, supporting sustainable economic opportunities, and international leadership. Finally, it outlines actions for implementing the strategy under each policy objective. Appendices contain examples of integrated management initiatives currently under way on all three coasts.

Book Report on Legislation  Regulation and Policies Relevant to the Ocean Environment in the Beaufort Sea

Download or read book Report on Legislation Regulation and Policies Relevant to the Ocean Environment in the Beaufort Sea written by IMG-Golder Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Integrated management of Canada's estuaries, coasts and oceans is guided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada's (DFO) national Policy and Operational Framework for Integrated Management of Estuarine, Coastal and Marine Environments in Canada (National Policy and Operational Framework) .... In keeping with the Canada's Oceans Strategy and the National Policy and Operational Framework, DFO introduced the Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative (BSIMPI) to develop and implement an Integrated Ocean Management Plan for the Beaufort Sea Large Ocean Management Area (LOMA). The multi-year, strategic level plan will provide long-term direction and a common basis for integrated, ecosystem-based and adaptive management of all marine activities. The Canadian Beaufort Sea LOMA has been chosen for the application of integrated ocean management because it contains important living and non-living marine resources, areas of high biological diversity and productivity, and increasing levels of multiple use and competition for space and resources .... The objective of this document is to identify key regulatory frameworks that apply to key ocean use sectors. Areas of regulatory overlap and strategies for future management objectives will be identified. This information can be used by stakeholders with interests and activities in key ocean use sectors to raise their awareness of relevant legislation, key policies and permitting requirements relating to the Beaufort Sea area. Key ocean use sectors are best described as important ocean activities and trends occurring in the Ocean Management Area .... Key ocean use sectors applicable to the Beaufort LOMA are: Culture and Subsistence; Fisheries; Marine Conservation and Protection; Marine Science and Technology; Marine Transportation; Marine Defence; Oil and Gas; and Recreation and Tourism. ... Considerable regulatory overlap currently exists in terms of the environmental assessment process in the Beaufort Sea region, with up to three levels of review existing for proposed projects. ... Navigating the legislation, regulations and agreements governing activities in the Beaufort Sea can be a complex task. When seeking project approvals, permits and licences, there may be multiple federal government departments, territorial government departments and Aboriginal groups to contact .... With each governing body, there may exist unique regulatory processes, and legislated terms and conditions that must be met. For proponents, this can lead to increased costs and an increased risk of regulatory duplication. Where possible, a "single window" regulatory approach should be implemented such that proponents need only contact a single regulatory authority for a given type of approval, e.g. permits and licences for oil and gas exploration and operations, or environmental impact assessments. When a "single window" approach is not possible, it would be recommended that federal authorities participate in the development of guides for the various permitting processes related to activities conducted in the Beaufort Sea. Such guides have been developed for oil and gas exploration for areas throughout Canada with the support from INAC, Natural Resources Canada, provincial governments and industry stakeholders .... There appears to be philosophical agreement among stakeholders on the need to implement an integrated resource management approach for the Beaufort Sea. Current efforts in the region, such as DFO's Beaufort Sea Integrated Management Planning Initiative, will improve regulatory efficiency through multi-stakeholder participation and horizontal and vertical integration of decision processes"--ASTIS [online] database.

Book Proceedings for the Identification of Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas in the Beaufort Sea Large Ocean Management Area

Download or read book Proceedings for the Identification of Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas in the Beaufort Sea Large Ocean Management Area written by Joclyn E. Paulic and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Towards Principled Oceans Governance

Download or read book Towards Principled Oceans Governance written by Donald R. Rothwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia and Canada have been at the forefront of efforts to operationalize integrated oceans and coastal management. Throughout the 1990s both countries devoted considerable effort to developing strategies to give effect to international ocean management obligations. This key book focuses on principles of marine environmental conservation and management, maritime regulation and enforcement, and regional maritime planning and implementation. With contributions from respected scholars, this informative book collectively assesses the obligations, compliance, implementation and trends in international ocean law, particularly in giving effect to an Oceans Policy, regional maritime planning, international oceans governance, and maritime security. This book will be of interest to all academics involved with maritime studies and international law.

Book The North American Arctic

Download or read book The North American Arctic written by Dwayne Ryan Menezes and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North American Arctic addresses the emergence of a new security relationship within the North American North. It focuses on current and emerging security issues that confront the North American Arctic and that shape relationships between and with neighbouring states (Alaska in the US; Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut in Canada; Greenland and Russia). Identifying the degree to which ‘domain awareness’ has redefined the traditional military focus, while a new human rights discourse undercuts traditional ways of managing sovereignty and territory, the volume’s contributors question normative security arrangements. Although security itself is not an obsolete concept, our understanding of what constitutes real human-centred security has become outdated. The contributors argue that there are new regionally specific threats originating from a wide range of events and possibilities, and very different subjectivities that can be brought to understand the shape of Arctic security and security relationships in the twenty-first century.

Book Science  Information  and Policy Interface for Effective Coastal and Ocean Management

Download or read book Science Information and Policy Interface for Effective Coastal and Ocean Management written by Bertrum H. MacDonald and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a timely analysis of the role that information-particularly scientific information-plays in the policy-making and decision-making processes in coastal and ocean management. It includes contributions from global experts in marine environmental science, marine policy, fisheries, public policy and administration, resource management

Book Politics  Philosophy  Culture

Download or read book Politics Philosophy Culture written by Michel Foucault and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Politics, Philosophy, Culture contains a rich selection of interviews and other writings by the late Michel Foucault. Drawing upon his revolutionary concept of power as well as his critique of the institutions that organize social life, Foucault discusses literature, music, and the power of art while also examining concrete issues such as the Left in contemporary France, the social security system, the penal system, homosexuality, madness, and the Iranian Revolution.

Book Proceedings of the 4th Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Management  ESSIM  Forum Workshop  Halifax  Nova Scotia  26 27 November 2008

Download or read book Proceedings of the 4th Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Management ESSIM Forum Workshop Halifax Nova Scotia 26 27 November 2008 written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Oceans Governance in the Twenty first Century

Download or read book Oceans Governance in the Twenty first Century written by Marcus G. Haward and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is recommended for anyone wanting to quickly get up to speed with oceans governance, bearing in mind at this stage it is an immature and quickly developing field. The strength of the book is that it is grounded in real-world examples from four case study countries and in this context at the very least exposes the reader to emergent oceans governance and policy issues. . . an excellent starting point for further analysis of oceans governance and sets up a research agenda for the future.' - Murray Patterson, Journal of Ecological Economics

Book Sea Change

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  • Author : Ussif Rashid Sumaila
  • Publisher : UBC Press
  • Release : 2024-04-01
  • ISBN : 0774869062
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book Sea Change written by Ussif Rashid Sumaila and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As climate change, resource overexploitation, and pollution leave ever more visible marks, ocean ecosystems, economies, and people are all affected. With coasts on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic, Canada faces a formidable challenge in building resilient, sustainable oceans and supporting the communities that rely on them. Sea Change reports on the OceanCanada Partnership, a multidisciplinary project to take stock of what we know about Canada’s oceans, construct possible scenarios for coastal regions, and create a national dialogue and vision. Three themes emerge from this impressive synthesis of social, cultural, economic, and environmental research: ocean change, access to ocean resources, and ocean governance. Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and practitioners focus on finding solutions to rapid environmental and social transformation, outlining the implications for legislation and offering policy recommendations. Increasingly, civil society will have to advocate for oceans, and Sea Change will empower the voices of those who take up that task.

Book Regulatory Framework for Integrated Management and Marine Protection in the Canadian Arctic and Beaufort Sea

Download or read book Regulatory Framework for Integrated Management and Marine Protection in the Canadian Arctic and Beaufort Sea written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduction: This report examines the regulatory framework for a proposed marine protected area in an integrated management planning context, in order to understand the responsibilities of different government departments and agencies for integrated management and marine protection in Canadian Arctic Ocean and Beaufort Sea. This report contains two parts. The first part of the report is contained in chapters 1 to 5. The first three chapters contain this introduction, a discussion of the proposed marine protected area, and a discussion of private and commercial interests affecting the marine protected area. Chapter 4 reviews the international framework for integrated management and protection. Chapter 5 then discusses the Canadian framework for integrated management and marine protection. The second part of the report is contained in chapter 6 to 8. This portion of the report is an analysis of the different federal and territorial government departments and agencies, and their responsibilities for integrated management and marine protection. There is also a discussion of joint management boards and processes established in the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. The report concludes that a cooperative approach is required by all government departments and agencies to implement integrated management and marine protection in the Canadian Arctic Ocean. Further, existing legislation and plans provide sufficient tools to implement integrated management and marine protection. This legislation and plans may function in cooperation with voluntary approaches by private parties: It is often easier to understand government responsibilities in the context of a fact scenario. The fact scenario is a proposed marine protected area for beluga whales and beluga whale habitat in the Canadian Beaufort Sea. The protected area is located in the delta where the Mackenzie River flows into the Beaufort Sea. Given its location, the proposed marine protected area will be affected by oil and gas exploration and development in the offshore waters of the Beaufort Sea. It will also be affected by upstream developments on the Mackenzie River, and land-based developments in the Northwest and Yukon Territories. ... The first portion of the report continues in chapter 2 by discussing the proposed marine protected areas in the Mackenzie River and Beaufort Sea. Chapter 3 is a discussion of the private and commercial interests affecting the protected area. International and alternative approaches to marine protection are then considered in chapter 4. Finally, chapter 5 contains a discussion of the Canadian framework for marine protection. This chapter includes a summary of the role of departments and agencies for integrated management and marine protection in the Canadian Arctic Ocean and Beaufort Sea; illustrative tables; and analysis of the possible role of voluntary initiatives in implementing the proposed marine protected area in the Canadian Beaufort Sea. This chapter also functions as an executive summary and conclusions for the report. The second portion of the report then provides a more detailed examination of the responsibilities of government departments and agencies for integrated management, marine protection and the proposed marine protected area in the Canadian Arctic Ocean and Beaufort Sea. Responsibilities of the federal government are examined in chapter 6, followed by the responsibilities of the governments of the Northwest and Yukon Territories in chapter 7. Wildlife harvesting and management, and the joint management boards and processes established under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement are then examined in chapter 8."--ASTIS [online] bibliography.

Book Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science

Download or read book Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 4604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of estuaries and coasts has seen enormous growth in recent years, since changes in these areas have a large effect on the food chain, as well as on the physics and chemistry of the ocean. As the coasts and river banks around the world become more densely populated, the pressure on these ecosystems intensifies, putting a new focus on environmental, socio-economic and policy issues. Written by a team of international expert scientists, under the guidance of Chief Editors Eric Wolanski and Donald McClusky, the Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science, Ten Volume Set examines topics in depth, and aims to provide a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Most up-to-date reference for system-based coastal and estuarine science and management, from the inland watershed to the ocean shelf Chief editors have assembled a world-class team of volume editors and contributing authors Approach focuses on the physical, biological, chemistry, ecosystem, human, ecological and economics processes, to show how to best use multidisciplinary science to ensure earth's sustainability Provides a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Features up-to-date chapters covering a full range of topics

Book Offshore Energy and Marine Spatial Planning

Download or read book Offshore Energy and Marine Spatial Planning written by Katherine L. Yates and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The generation of offshore energy is a rapidly growing sector, competing for space in an already busy seascape. This book brings together the ecological, economic, and social implications of the spatial conflict this growth entails. Covering all energy-generation types (wind, wave, tidal, oil, and gas), it explores the direct and indirect impacts the growth of offshore energy generation has on both the marine environment and the existing uses of marine space. Chapters explore main issues associated with offshore energy, such as the displacement of existing activities and the negative impacts it can have on marine species and ecosystems. Chapters also discuss how the growth of offshore energy generation presents new opportunities for collaboration and co-location with other sectors, for example, the co-location of wild-capture fisheries and wind farms. The book integrates these issues and opportunities, and demonstrates the importance of holistic marine spatial planning for optimising the location of offshore energy-generation sites. It highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement in these planning processes and the role of integrated governance, with illustrative case studies from the United States, United Kingdom, northern Europe, and the Mediterranean. It also discusses trade-off analysis and decision theory and provides a range of tools and best practices to inform future planning processes.

Book Sea Ice  Bridging Spatial Temporal Scales and Disciplines

Download or read book Sea Ice Bridging Spatial Temporal Scales and Disciplines written by Hauke Flores and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.