{ Michelle E. Portman Phd portman.net.technion.ac.il
Balance of Uses
Ocean Complexity Distinctly different from the terrestrial environment: vague boundaries, highly dynamic, third dimension, etc. Increase in recent economic development Data dispersed among various institutions Increase in stakeholders, resources users Legislation undeveloped and unclear National jurisdiction is unclear Gaps in knowledge and data Extensive area (in Israel) Inaccessibility IDON, "Integrated Management Plan for the North Sea 2015," Rijswijk, The Netherlands, 2005.
Marine Spatial Planning Seeks efficient use of marine space and resources Integrative Aims to reduce user-user and user-ecosystem conflicts Should be: Highly participatory Can incorporate EBM Science-based Systematic German EEZ marine plan for the Baltic Sea
Also Marine Spatial Planning is NEW! The three main ocean related policy documents 1) National Outline Scheme 13 2) Coastal Waters Policy Paper 3) Law for the Protection of the Coastal Enviornment of 2004 Only close-to-shore issues CWPP is not statutory NOS 13 outdated and not marine
Ecosystem Based Management Environmental ** Social ** Economic perspectives Sensitive to the ecological system: functions, structures and processes Emphasizes the synthesis between processes and objectives Considers the base characteristics of the marine environment Integrates socio-economic and environmental approaches Massachusetts Ocean Plan As of Dec. 2009
Israel Marine Plan Place-based and spatio-temporal based planning and management Implements and incorporates best-practices MSP Broad based, multi-disciplinary and participatory Crosses the science-policy divide Crosses planning and management Uses ecosystem-based management Will strive for sustainable use Israel borders, EEZ & territorial sea limits
Specific Background Israel has burgeoning interest in marine resources exploitation as land resources decrease Rising public awareness of the sea Rising threats to the marine environment s delicate balance (Eastern Mediterranean - Levant) Lack of ocean policy (after years of focus on the terrestrial environment) Lack of integrated policy or plan that cuts across the land/sea interface
What do we know about the marine environment of Israel? The eastern mediterranean sea is oligotrophic Very limited information past the territorial waters Great cultural and historic importance Overfished crashing fish stocks Warming temperatures Problems with numerous invasive species
The Process Expert Reports/Surveys Borders and boundaries Natural gas & oil Marine transport Security and defense Fishing and aquacultur Biology and Environment Infrastructure Statutory status of marine area
Groups & Forums Working groups Steering/ Integrating Staff Advisory groups International MSP Experts Stakeholder forums Stakeholder Group Research Staff Domestic Advisory Group Public At-large
Organization
Tasks currently in progress: Topic Questions Led by Analysis of case studies from around the world What cases are suitable to the Israeli context? Main lessons? MSc student Survey/analysis of EBM mechanisms Data collection Characterizing user cases for PPGIS tool How can EBM be realized in the Israel Marine Plan? Organize, collect, survey data; identify gaps Who are the potential users? What are there needs? How can we meet the needs of all users? MSc student BSc student; GIS specialist Research Group
PPGIS tool PLANNING MANAGEMENT Easy/fast access to data multi-parameter analysis, multi-layer combinations, simultaneous work platforms PARTICIPATION Participatory planning products Stakeholder feedback and input Tools suited to stakeholder/public capacities Spatial and temporal capabilities Decision-support tool Adaptive management Contingency monitoring interactive web-based application
GIS Tool Example: SeaSketch Participation in chats and forums
GIS Tool Example: MORIS
Israel Marine Plan GIS Tool (in Development)
User Cases GIS aptitude Role in decisionmaking User frequency Previous knowledge (discipline) Place of use Data consumer or producer Level of use activation
Israel Marine Plan Timetable and stages Stages and Sub Stages Preliminary activities A- Collecting and analyzing data B- Definition of a vision, goals and objectives C- Preparation of planning policy alternatives D- Consolidation of a chosen alternative E- Preparation of a policy plan F- Adoption and dissemination G- Set implementation and monitoring Q1 A 2014 2015 2016 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 B C D E F G
Questions & Issues What should be our final product? Competing efforts Integration with other philanthrophicsupported on-going efforts The structure have we left out topics/subjects? Do we have unnecessary or inappropriate topics? Next meetings for International Advisors.
Where are we? Where do we want to be? How do we get there? What have we achieved? Principles Goals Objectives Management Actions
Michelle Portman PhD Assistant Professor Technion Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning Segoe Bldg. Rm 502 michellep@cc.technion.ac.il http://portman.net.technion.ac.il/ http://demarn.net.technion.ac.il/ tel: +972-4-8294067; fax: +972-4-8294617 ><((((º>.. `. ><((((º>. `. ><((((º>.. `..><((((º> Thank you