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Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-22 of May, 2012
Ocean planning as a tool for blue growth and smart
specialization - Frederico Cardigos -
European Maritime Day, 20 of MayMarine and Maritime Innovation in the Outermost Regions:
blue growth and smart specialization
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2000km
1200km
600km
Portugal
Courtesy: EB1 Ermesinde, Portugal
Azores
AzoresThe Azores is an autonomous region of
Portugal;The Azores has an Autonomous Government;Regional Government in the continental
platform:is entitled to manage fisheries and
environment;is not allowed to deal with defense issues;has shared responsibilities on the remaining
topics.
Sustainable development
Knowledge Plan ResultsAct
Revise the process
Rui Prieto – ImagDOP
Environmentally important, rare and sensitive area2 marine Ramsar areas;3 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves;12 OSPAR marine protected areas;32 Blue Flags, for bathing areas excellence;40 EU - Natura 2000 sites;44+5 regulated marine protected areas;ca. 1800 marine species;All the archipelago – QualityCoast, Gold
Level, nº 1.
Summary
Lessons learnedOcean planning in the AzoresLooking to the future!
Lessons learned
Monachus monachus
Lesson learnedBiodiversity, specially in the islands, is
fragile.ACTION: strict, comprehensive and adapted
habitats biodiversity law.
2002
Lesson learned:Negotiate with tools that you have!ACTION: negotiations depend on existing
perspectives.
Origem: DRaC
Lesson learned:Do not impose what you can not enforce;Listen the local communities, trying to find broad
consensus!Time arises new opportunities!ACTION:
Local communities are stimulated to work together.RESULTS:
3 new MPAs are in place and are respected, plus 3 are being prepared.
Protected area, efficient since 1998, and without any mandatory law;
Archaeological artifacts are protected and have economical use.
Ce que tu fait pour moi, sans moi, est contre moi!
Sand Extraction
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20110
50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
300000
350000
Extraído
Licenciado
Lesson learnedSustainable development is achievable!ACTION: Sustainable development is within
government program and mirrored in common regional laws.
Invasive species
2002
Lesson learned:Invasive species demand immediate
response!ACTION: Development of marine
environmental monitoring programs.
Lesson learnedWorking together produces stronger results!ACTION: First law in 1999.RESULTS: Today we have 50 k tourists per
year.
Marine Park of the Azores
Lesson learnedListen science and scientists!ACTION:
Scientists are included in all consulting and reflection bodies in the Azores Government (i.a. DLR 28/2011/A);
Science financed by the Azores has a regional framework (DLR 10/2012/A); and
Sampling in the Azores is accessible and results have to be shared with local community (Nagoya Protocol already implemented through DLR 9/2012/A).
RESULTS: Solidary decisions.
Lesson learnedStudying, investigating and sharing of the
results pays off!Ocean planning is a promising tool in order
to find new usesACTION: Marine Spatial Planning of the
Azores in development phase.
Why Ocean Planning in the Azores?No large industries;No high pressures for use;Protected areas already established (h&b protected);For most present and foreseen uses rules are in place
(fisheries, tourism, science and science sampling, minerals).
The reasons for the Azorean MSP are:Planning should work as a sustainable inspiration for
new uses, resulting in new jobs and economical outcomes;
If we do not use, someone else will.
ObjectivesAccording to the legal mandate:The Azorean MSP main objective is to zone the uses in the maritime area of the archipelago increasing resources economical value and minimizing conflicts, thus contributing for the sustainable development of the Sea of the Azores in integrated approach.More than zoning, the Azorean MSP wishes to open spaces and suggest new uses.
Lead
International Advisory Board
Core Team GIS OutreachStrategic
Environmental Assement
The value of the oceansEvaluate the current revenue;Compare it with the emerging activities;Include environmental and social variables;Suggest decisions;Decide!
Ongoing work…
BIG GAME FISHING – DIRECT USE VALUE
Total gross revenue 2010 144000€ (Pico& Faial)
78768€
27648€
1584€
5184€
2016€
17280€
11520€
DIVING – DIRECT USE VALUE
Total gross revenue 2010 157680€ (Pico& Faial)
78768€
27648€
1584€
5184€
2016€
17280€
11520€
3799€
4899€
1150€
2061€
3626€
36343€ Canal
61424€ Monte Guia
16199€
9457€
12327€ Pico west coast
6480€ Pico aroundisland
WHALE WATCHING – DIRECT USE VALUE
Total gross revenue 2010 1.451.450€ (Pico& Faial)
78768€
27648€
1584€
5184€
2016€
17280€
11520€
3799€
4899€
1150€
2061€
3626€
36343€ Canal
61424€ Monte Guia
16199€
9457€
12327€ Pico west coast
6480€ Pico aroundisland
880.000€
93.280€
233.200€
209.880€
1.650€
33.440€
Looking for new Opportunities
More than zoning, the Azorean MSP wishes to open spaces and suggest new
uses.
Carbon CaptureAlgae;Deep sea.
Alternative energies
Offshore energy
Courtesy: WindFloat – EDP and Power Principle
Deep sea minning
Still looking for new Opportunities…
Obrigado!!
Visit Azores!