Bringing it all together webinar series

Enabling effective marine spatial planning for ecological and economic wellbeing

How we use and value the ocean matters if we want to achieve ecological, cultural, economic, and social objectives. Marine spatial planning is a process to inform the use of marine spaces and resources and how these uses interact. Find out about the latest research on marine spatial planning and how it can be applied in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Presenter:
Carolyn Lundquist (NIWA)

Restoring marine ecosystems through better management and financing

A healthy marine ecosystem is critical to support a thriving, sustainable blue economy — and vice versa. But our coastal marine ecosystems are declining in health and investment is needed to support their enduring restoration. Find out more about why we need to better manage and finance restoration and ways forward to support a restorative blue economy.

Presenter:
Richard Bulmer (Tidal Research)

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Addressing cumulative effects in marine management decisions

Addressing cumulative effects is a key step towards arresting further degradation of the marine environment and shifting the focus towards ecosystem recovery — helping to sustain the marine environment and the benefits it provides for future generations. Find out what can be done to address cumulative effects in marine management decision-making and why it matters.

Presenters:
Conrad Pilditch (University of Auckland)
Richard Bulmer (Tidal Research)

Addressing risk and uncertainty in decision-making

Aotearoa New Zealand has an opportunity to adopt best practice marine risk assessments that can support cumulative effects assessments, the needs and aspirations of Māori, and ecosystem-based management — critical for the future wellbeing of our oceans and people. Find out about a more standardised risk assessment process that can account for broader values, multiple activities and stressors, and cumulative effects.

Presenters:
Joanne Ellis (University of Waikato)

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Enabling a broad knowledge base for marine management decisions

Empowering Māori knowledge in marine decision-making

Mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori are often poorly understood and marginalised in marine decision-making, even though the benefits of incorporating Māori knowledge systems and worldviews have been well documented. Find out how to empower Māori knowledge and approaches to benefit marine decision-making. 

Presenter: 
Shaun Awatere (Manaaki Whenua)

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Marine governance — sustaining ocean outcomes for future generations

The health of our coastal marine ecosystems is in serious decline with continued losses in biodiversity and the valuable ecosystem services and functions they provide. Effective and appropriate marine governance is critical. To move forward, we must ensure our marine governance is fit-for-purpose and produces sound decisions for the long-term health of the ocean, our communities, and economy. Find out more about the different forms of existing marine governance and the critical ingredients needed to support governance decision-making.

Presenters:
Linda Faulkner (Sustainable Seas Manahautū)
Karen Fisher (University of Auckland) 

Enabling ecosystem-based management in Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine law and policy

Ecosystem-based management could halt the decline in ocean health and restore the crucial cultural, social, ecological, and economic value of the ocean. But to do ecosystem-based management well, we need to improve the integration, coordination, and efficiency of existing and future marine law and policy. Find out about short and longer-term ways to do this.

Presenters:
Elizabeth Macpherson (University of Canterbury)  
Eric Jorgensen (Policy and legislation for EBM project co-lead)

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Developing pathways to a flourishing blue economy

Aotearoa New Zealand has a large marine territory, which puts the oceans at the forefront for economic opportunities and a thriving future. Using our marine resources sustainably can help restore and protect the long-term health of the ocean and secure intergenerational prosperity for all. But we need to act now and shift the way we interact with the ocean. Find out how we can transition to a blue economy that delivers economic value and contributes positively to social, cultural, and ecological wellbeing.

Presenter:
Nicolas Lewis (University of Auckland)

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