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The potential of spatial planning tools to support the ecosystem approach to aquaculture.

Year of publication 2010

Pages 176

Author Aguilar-Manjarrez, J; Kapetsky, J.M.; Soto, D.;Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9789251064788

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings

Series number 2070-6103 - P17

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Attention is presently turning to the processes, methods and tools that allow practical implementation of the ecosystem approach to aquaculture (EAA).This will require the use of various tools and methodologies, including environmental impact assessments and risk analysis. Ecosystem-based management involves a transition from traditional sector-by-sector planning and decision-making to the more holistic approach of integrated natural resource management at different scales and for ecosystems tha t cross administrative boundaries. An essential element for the implementation of the EAA will be the use of spatial planning tools including Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing and mapping for data management, analysis, modelling and decision-making. These proceedings focus on the status and process of implementing these tools which, in turn, necessitate the development of capacity building, training and promotion of spatial planning among decision-makers and technical staff. The doc ument is organized in two parts. The first, the workshop report, deals with the background of the EAA effort and the genesis of the workshop. Most importantly, it captures the salient contributions of participants from their formal presentations and general discussions. The main conclusions of a review of the status and potential of spatial planning tools, decisionmaking and modelling in implementing the EAA are also included. The review itself, along with an abstract, forms the second part.

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Aguilar-Manjarrez, J.; Kapetsky, J.M.; Soto, D. The potential of spatial planning tools to support the Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture. FAO/Rome. Expert Workshop. 19–21 November 2008, Rome, Italy. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings. No.17. Rome, FAO. 2010. 176p.

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