Ocean Leadership Series 6.0
Title: Marine Spatial Planning: Budgeting the Limited Resources
Training Overview
This training session focused on marine spatial planning (MSP) as a strategic tool for addressing complex conflicts in marine and coastal areas. We explored the origins, processes, and applications of MSP, highlighting its role in promoting ecosystem-based approaches to marine resource management. The session also discussed the importance of stakeholder involvement and effective decision-making in implementing MSP initiatives.
Moderator: Gift Samuel David
Speaker Name: Marizka Juliano
Brief Bio: Marizka Juliano is a marine biologist and Erasmus Mundus scholar specializing in fisheries resource management. With over 7 years of experience, she applies an ecosystem approach to ensure sustainable resource use, integrating ecological, economic, and social interests. Marizka works closely with communities, academia, and policymakers to promote sustainable practices and empower community participation.
Unique Insights or Highlights
- MSP is a strategic approach to managing human activities and the marine environment.
- The primary goal of MSP is to deliver ecosystem-based approaches to resource management.
- MSP integrates ecological, economic, and social interests to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- The MSP process involves stakeholder involvement, goal-setting, data gathering, analysis, planning, implementation, and enforcement.