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Frameworks for achieving and maintaining social licence
We investigated the use of the term ‘social licence’ in Aotearoa New Zealand and what factors influence social licence.
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Creating value from a blue economy
We studied initiatives to create economic value from sustainable marine activities that are based on healthy ecosystems. We used the findings to map and model a blue economy.
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Tipping points in ecosystem structure, function and services
We investigated how marine ecosystems respond to change, and identified tipping points, risks and ways of managing them.
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Ecosystem models
We developed simulation models for the Tasman and Golden Bays marine ecosystem to test what is likely to happen in different scenarios.
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Testing participatory processes for marine management
We identified the best ways to involve interested parties in decision-making about the governance and management of marine environments.
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Measuring ecosystem services and assessing impacts
We developed new ways to measure and map the ecosystem services provided by marine ecosystems.
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EBM-enabling narratives for New Zealand
This project developed multimedia resources that can be used to explore what EBM for Aotearoa New Zealand looks like now, and how it could look in the future.
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Participatory tools
We are developing web-based tools to enable New Zealanders to interact with and use knowledge generated by our research.
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Navigating marine social-ecological systems
We aimed to identify and/or improve our understanding of institutional, social and cultural factors that need to be incorporated into EBM for it to be successfully used to manage Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine resources.
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Credit: Dave Allen NIWA
Development of valuation frameworks and principles
We identified frameworks and principles for recognising the multiple values of the marine environment to support EBM.
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What could EBM look like in Tasman and Golden Bays?
We are investigating how to successfully put EBM into practice in Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.
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EBM within Aotearoa New Zealand’s existing legislative framework
We investigated how well EBM aligns with Aotearoa New Zealand’s legislation, policy and governance relating to the marine environment.
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Incorporation of indigenous approaches to guardianship in Canada
We evaluated how indigenous approaches have been incorporated into Canada’s marine resource management policies.
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Novel risk assessment tools for EBM
We are reviewing new methods to help assess and manage risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine ecosystems.
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Credit: Crispin Middleton NIWA 2018
Spatially-explicit decision support tools
We developed tools to help decision-makers explore how best to use and share marine spaces.
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Stressor footprints and dynamics
We investigated how coastal waters and oceans mix and transport materials that can stress marine ecosystems.
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Ecosystem connectivity: tracking biochemical fluxes to inform EBM
We traced the fate of water and sediments from land through coastal food webs, evaluating connections between coastal and deep sea habitats, and identified the effects of key coastal developments (such as aquaculture) on food web connectivity.
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He Pou Tokomanawa: kaitiakitanga in practice in our marine environment
We developed a culturally-relevant pathway to enable mana whenua iwi to evaluate and contribute to management of Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.
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Mauri Moana, Mauri Tangata, Mauri Ora
We explored ways to assess the values New Zealanders hold for the marine environment.
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