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Working at the public-‐private interface to improve the outlook for coral reefs Dr Paul Marshall Assoc Professor -‐ University of Queensland Director-‐ Reef Ecologic Dr Adam Smith Director – Reef Ecologic
www.reefecologic.org
“ConservaAon is not rocket science;
Game et al. 2014
it is far more complex.”
Coral reefs – unprecedented challenges Founda=on of sustainable economy Reef management must adapt Ø Investment Ø Innova=on Ø Capacity building Ø Partnerships & par-cipa-on
Key points
Partnerships – cornerstone of the Reef 2050 Plan A key principle outlined in the Plan is adop=ng a partnership approach to management, where decisions con=nue to support a wide range of sustainable economic, social and cultural ac=vi=es opportuni=es, and management is coopera=ve and fosters stewardship and strong community support. This partnership approach is central to taking on the challenge of implemen=ng the Reef 2050 Plan.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT (2015). Reef 2050 Long-‐Term Sustainability Plan
Reef 2050: Principles in decision making Maintaining and enhancing outstanding universal value in every ac-on Basing decisions on the best available science Delivering a net benefit to the ecosystem Adop-ng a partnership approach to management
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT (2015). Reef 2050 Long-‐Term Sustainability Plan
GBRMPA: focus on partnerships
• Encourages governments to priori=ze coral reef conserva=on and sustainable management…
• Recognizes that educa=on, capacity building and knowledge transfer on the importance of coral reefs and related ecosystems is crucial
• Encourages Governments…. to further develop public-‐private partnerships with industry, including fisheries, aquaculture and tourism, and civil society, to protect and sustainably manage coral reefs…...
United Na=ons Environment Programme (UNEP) DraT Resolu=on on Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs
Public-‐private partnerships (PPP) • Share risks, share benefits
How partnerships can help
• Incen=vise investment & stewardship
• Access exper=se & innova=on
• Increase responsiveness
• Share the workload
Degrees of par=cipa=on
Arnstein’s Ladder of ParAcipaAon 1969
Reef Ecologic – Partnering to improve the outlook for coral reefs • Ecosystem services • Reef Trust – projects for private investment • Belize MPA management • Maldives resilience planning • Guide to Community Stewardship • Capacity Building • Reef recovery • Code of prac=ce
Services from marine ecosystems increasingly important Healthy reefs = healthy people Nature-‐based adapta=on Coral reefs key to (sustainable) growth
Ecosystem services: connec=ng the dots
Natural Capital
biodiversity & ecosystem processes
Wellbeing
economic activity & non-monetary benefits
Natural capital (the building blocks)
Ecosystem services (the products)
Human wellbeing (the benefits)
Natural capital – the source of ecosystem services & founda=on of community wellbeing
Ecosystem degrada=on as a business risk
From “Natural Capital at Risk”, KPMG et al 2014
Can ecosystem services help with GBR management?
• Catchment management & restora=on • Reducing stakeholder conflict • Biodiversity offsets • Trade-‐off decisions
Reef Trust: Investment opportuni=es project Project Purpose: IdenAfy projects that may be
a[racAve to private investment to leverage
Government funding and help achieve goals of
the Reef 2050 plan.
Reef Trust: Investment opportuni=es project
Reef Trust: Investment opportuni=es project
Partnerships for management in Belize
Partnerships for management in Belize
Partnerships for management in St Lucia Fisheries priority areas
Resilience-‐based MSP: the Maldives
Resilience-‐based Management
Increased Governance
Marine Protected Areas (Government)
Marine Managed Areas (Resorts)
Locally Managed Marine Areas (Communi=es)
Resilience-‐based MSP: the Maldives
Maldives: resilience to climate change?
1998 2010 2016
Maldives: Planning for social-‐ecological resilience
Sustainability through Stewardship Reef Guardian Program in GBR
Reef Guardian Programs in the Caribbean Sustainability through Stewardship
Reef Guardian Programs in the Caribbean Sustainability through Stewardship
Partnerships for capacity building Sustainability through Stewardship
Capacity building Coral reef management & leadership
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE
TRAINING – CORAL REEF MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP 2015
State Private Federal
QPWS REEF ECOLOGIC INNER COMPASS MARINE CONSERVATION FINANCE
DFAT
REDLYNCH STATE COLLEGE
QUICKSILVER PASSIONS OF PARADISE SAILAWAY
GBRMPA REEF HQ
CAIRNS MARINE AIMS JCU
NQCC
ABC
HOSTS
Numbers Indicators Number
Plans 2
Capacity building interna=onal 11 people
Presenta=ons-‐workshops-‐industry 50 people +
Time 21 days
Loca=on North Queensland
Communica=on TV, radio, newspaper, social
Sa=sfac=on 8-‐10/10
Public funding $160,000
Private funding Est $250,000
ü Community, scientists, industry and government working together by sharing knowledge, monitoring and taking action to restore coral reefs to a healthy state around Magnetic Island
We have a plan to help local reefs
Magne=c Island
5
10
2
Study sites (quadrats) Magnetic Island
Nelly Bay
Quadrat sampling
Research ques-on 1. Which method is best to remove macroalgae? 1. Hand removal 2. Small tool removal
2 X 2m quadrat -‐ Before -‐ AUer -‐ Macroalgae removed
-‐ Wt, number -‐ Damage? -‐ Other?
What will success look like?
Individual • Learns skills • Have fun • Changed behaviour
Project • 100 divers in year 1 • 2 science projects • 500 kg macroalgae removed • Percentage cover of coral
increased
REEF RECOVERY AT MAGNETIC ISLAND 2016
State Private Federal
PORT OF TOWNSVILLE
REEF ECOLOGIC Consultants
GBRMPA REEF HQ TOWNSVILLE LMAC
MAGNETIC ISLAND STATE SCHOOL
SEALINK QLD BUNGALOW BAY
AIMS JCU
AUIP
Numbers Indicators Number
Plans 3
Capacity building interna=onal & local 94 (10) people
Research 6 days
Environment 64 sq m habitat, 62 kg seaweed
Communica=on TV, radio, newspaper, social
Sa=sfac=on 8-‐10/10
Public funding $1000
Private funding Est $30,000
1. Desktop*• Literature*review*
• Tabulate*fishing*COPs*
• Tabulate*best*prac=ce*COPs*
• March*2016*
2.*Expert*panel*mee=ng**
• Feedback*on*report*1*
• Workshop*COP*messages,*
audiences*and*products*
• May*2016*
3.*Consulta=on/Agreement*
process*
• List*of*stakeholders*and*recommended*process*
• DraN*COP*products*and*feedback*from*fishers*
• July*2016*
4.*Final*COP*product*suitable*for*
communica=on*strategy**
• October*2016*
Na=onal*Recrea=onal*Fishing*Code*of*Prac=ce*Project*
Effec=veness of a COP
The Power of Partnerships
Next steps
Founda=on Document
Simple messages
Exis=ng COP, COC, COE and best prac=ces
Partnerships Consulta-on Products Resources Champions Launch
Measurement-‐ Relevance, Currency, Review
CODE OF PRACTISE FOR RECREATIONAL FISHERS 2016
State Private Federal QLD FISHERIES NSW DPI
REEF ECOLOGIC C2O CONSULTING BYOGUIDES RYAN DONNELLY
DAWR AFMA GBRMPA
ARFF BIAA WWF FRDC (INDUSTRY) FRDC
(GOVERNMENT) AFTA
PARTNERSHIP LESSONS 1. Iden=fy idea, PARTNER and COST-‐BENEFIT
• Priority, opportuni=es, values, scope, risk, KPIs • Private do significant ‘Pro-‐bono’ • Private can be innova=ve, fast, adap=ve and efficient
2. FRAMEWORK
• Planning is key • Communica=on plan • Adap=ve
3. CONTRACT-‐ • People, roles, milestones and budget
• Tender? 4. REVIEW
Capacity building Sustainable ac=vi=es
Coopera=ve management Community support Habitat restora=on Local business Posi=ve media
$ 1:1.5 -‐30 ra=o
Reef ecosystems under pressure
Wellbeing & economies depend on reefs
Management challenges
Investment, innova=on, capacity Partnerships
Summary
Ques=ons and informa=on
www.reefecologic.com.au
Raw data Loca-on Before %
algae AUer % algae
Weight (kg) Number
Picnic 67.5 7.5 10.8 256 Arthur 45 7.3 16.8 143 Arthur 45 5 5.6 99 Nelly 31.25 5 10.2 367 Nelly 23.5 6.25 11 278 Nelly 37.5 7.5 7.8 135 Averages 41.6 6.4 10.3 213
