Tundi’s Take: Ocean planners, want to engage business? Start walking the walk and talking the talk
By Tundi Agardy, MEAM Contributing Editor (tundiagardy@earthlink.net) We often say that all three sectors of society – government, civil society, and business – are necessary for effective ecosystem-based management. And while governments and civil...
“If the fishers are having coffee, you drink coffee with them”: MSP in St. Kitts and Nevis — a Discussion
In 2013, MEAM met with marine spatial planners from throughout the Americas to discuss their experiences and lessons learned, and to hear stories. Among these planners were three individuals who were centrally involved in a MSP process in the Eastern Caribbean nation...
The EBM Toolbox: Marxan, Present and Future
Marxan is the most widely used conservation planning tool worldwide. With more than 5600 users in over 180 countries, Marxan helps planners make informed decisions on where to make conservation investments, such as siting marine protected areas. In recent months, the Marxan development team has introduced several updates to the tool. We caught up with Matt Watts and Hugh Possingham of the University of Queensland to learn more. Watts is the lead technical developer for Marxan, while Possingham co-developed Marxan and serves as custodian of Marxan development and research.