Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
Insights and tools for combining governance approaches for more effective and equitable MPAs
Tuesday, October 1, 10 am US EDT/7 am US PDT/2 pm UTC/3 pm BST/4 pm CEST. Presented by: Peter Jones of University College London. Description: The MPA Governance Project has analyzed 50 MPA case studies in 24 countries (Open Access source here) and finds : 1) a strong correlation between the effectiveness of MPAs and the number of governance incentives used; 2) that combinations of economic, legal, communication, knowledge and participatory incentives are employed in effective MPAs and mostly needed in less effective MPAs; and 3) that there are no ‘magic wand’ incentives or ‘best practice’ combinations of incentives that guarantee MPA effectiveness. This webinar will provide an overview of the 50 case studies through the conceptual lens of coevolutionary governance of social-ecological systems, discussing generally applicable findings and the wider importance of functionally integrated combinations of diverse incentives. It will show that effectiveness is not determined by any specific governance approaches or incentives, but rather the combination of a diversity of functionally integrated incentives, which interact with and support one another to promote MPA effectiveness and resilience, i.e. diversity is the key to resilience, both of species in ecosystems and incentives in governance systems.
The new Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS): Coordinating the global community to provide data to inform policy
Wednesday, October 23, 10 am US EDT/7 am US PDT/2 pm UTC/4 pm CEST. Presented by: Audrey Hasson of Mercator Ocean International. Description: The Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS), supported by GEO Blue Planet and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), is establishing a global ocean observing system to provide open access data on marine litter and provide coordination and guidance for the global marine debris community. An integrated global marine debris observing system is essential for accurately assessing the extent of marine debris pollution and determining mitigation actions. In the context of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, IMDOS will foster the delivery of the necessary data to inform effective actions, set realistic targets, and develop, implement, and adjust policies. In addition, projects working on the global observation, monitoring, and forecasting of marine litter can make their work visible in the IMDOS directory of initiatives. Being part of this directory will also give practitioners direct access to all news and events that IMDOS will be organizing. For more information on the Integrated Marine Debris Observing System (IMDOS) and to add information on relevant projects and initiatives, please visit https://imdos.org.
Marine Monitor (M2): Understanding and tracking human activity in nearshore coastal environments
Tuesday, October 29, 1 pm US EDT/10 am US PDT/5 pm UTC. Presented by: Samantha King and Brendan Tougher of ProtectedSeas Marine Monitor (M2). Description: The ProtectedSeas Marine Monitor (M2) system is a shore-based monitoring platform that integrates X-band marine radar, AIS, and optical cameras with custom software to autonomously track and report on vessel activity in nearshore coastal environments. M2 is used for a variety of applications by government agencies, law enforcement personnel, researchers, and NGOs to better inform decision making related to human use in and around marine managed areas. M2 has over 250 unique users from 70 organizations and has been deployed to over 30 locations in 12 countries. This webinar will present an overview of the system and some current applications and answer questions about how it can be deployed in new areas.
Past Webinars
Introducción a la Academia Virtual de Pesquerías de EDF: empoderando una red global de héroes en gestión de pesquerías
This webinar originally aired on June 28, 2018 Presenter(s): Pam Ruiter and Miguel Gómez, Environmental Defense Fund Click here to view on YouTube
Finding the right 10%: Assessing MPA progress and the BlueBRIDGE platform
This webinar originally aired on June 14, 2018. Presenter(s): Miles Macmillan-Lawler of GRID-Arendal Click here to view on YouTube
Reducing Coastal Risk with Natural Defenses: The Latest Ecology, Engineering, and Economics of Natural Infrastructure
This webinar originally aired on May 22, 2018 Presenter(s): Mike Beck of TNC and UCSC Click her to view on YouTube
Rapid Vulnerability Assessment Tool for MPA Managers
This webinar originally aired on May 8, 2018 Presenter(s): Sara Hutto of Greater Farallones Association and Lara Hansen of EcoAdapt Click here to view on…
Cumulative Impact Tools for Maritime Spatial Planning: Current Status of European Efforts
This webinar originally aired on May 3, 2018 Presenter(s): European MSP Platform
Why Polystyrene Is The New Microbead
This webinar originally aired on April 26, 2018 Presenter(s): Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, The 5 Gyres Institute Click here to view on YouTube
What can KSAT do for your MPA? KSAT’s marine monitoring and data services
This webinar originally aired on April 24, 2018 Presenter(s): Paul Whitaker, KSAT Click to view on YouTube
Ghost Fishing Gear: The Global Problem and the Global Solution
This webinar originally aired on April 10, 2018. Presenter(s): Ingrid Giskes of World Animal Protection, David Parker of Blue Ventures, and Joan Drinkin of Natural…
The MPA reality check: A chance to see fisheries management in English MPAs
This webinar originally aired on March 29, 2018 Presenter(s): Jean-Luc Solandt of the Marine Conservation Society and Tom Mullier of Marine Mapping Ltd.
Optimizing Restoration Activities for Ecosystem Services: The Restoration Opportunities Optimization Tool (ROOT)
This webinar originally aired on March 23, 2018 Presenter(s): Peter Hawthorne of the University of Minnesota and the Natural Capital Project Click here to view…