Multi-Use Conflicts in Inshore Waters

Ginkel, Rob van; Steins, Nathalie A.

doi:10.1007/978-94-017-1892-9_15

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“…Moreover, van Ginkel and Steins [24] highlight that compliance for regulations to solve multiple-use conflicts can be sought and negotiated at the local level before these can be eventually codified into law, which agrees with Overby [35] about the eventual integration of zoning (based on self-regulation) into federal law in the Gulf of Mexico. A more fundamental step towards co-management is to recognise the interests of groups that have been historically disadvantaged, such as women fisher groups [29].…”

Section: Spatio-temporal Zoningmentioning

confidence: 64%

“…In other conflict-ridden fisheries, conflict is resolved through spatial zoning of fishing grounds as a self-regulatory measure [35]. A similar observation was made by van Ginkel and Steins [24] that fishers sometimes use self-regulation (based on informal regulations) for spatial zoning as a conflict resolution mechanism.…”

Section: Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and Managementmentioning

confidence: 80%

“…Exploiting the same species also creates conflict among fishers. Furthermore, several conflict issues highlighted by tour operators in the Delta [8] suggest the existence of a fishing conflict caused by contradictory multi-use of water which has been observed in other fisheries elsewhere [23] [24]. Understandably, Welcomme [25] observed that recreational fishers normally come from "a wealthy professional urbanite" group that does not depend on fish as a source of livelihoods but regard it as a recreational activity.…”

Section: Conflict Causesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Conflict Resolution and Management between Local Fishers and Tour Operators in the Okavango Delta’s Panhandle, Botswana

Mosepele¹,

Mmopelwa²,

Kgathi³

et al. 2015

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Conflicts among different fisher groups are a global concern, and the Okavango Delta fishery is no exception, which is composed of commercial, subsistence and recreational fishers. Possibly due to conflicting value/use systems, and ill-defined user rights, there have been documented cases of conflict between commercial and recreational fishers, which may affect livelihoods for local fishers. Therefore, this study's aim was to identify causes of conflict between these groups and to propose management inventions. Primary data collected in three fishing villages showed that lack of access, misconceptions about each other, and overlapping use were identified as some of the major causes of conflict. Subsequently, this paper proposes a spatial and temporal zoning of fishing grounds as a management tool towards conflict resolution. One proposal is that recreational fishers can utilize the main channel, commercial fishers the floodplains and lagoons, while basket fishers can utilize the fringes of floodplains, lagoons and river channel. Moreover, a co-management regime has also been developed in the fishery, upon which a code of conduct was developed to also reduce conflict in the fishery. It is envisaged that this approach will reduce conflict and create an enabling environment for efficient and sustainable fish utilization in the Delta.

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Section: Spatio-temporal Zoningmentioning

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Section: Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and Managementmentioning

confidence: 80%

Section: Conflict Causesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Conflict Resolution and Management between Local Fishers and Tour Operators in the Okavango Delta’s Panhandle, Botswana

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Mmopelwa²,

Kgathi³

et al. 2015

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“…Like many other marine areas around the world, the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is increasingly being used by a wide range of sectors for a wide range of purposes [11,12]. Intensified use by existing users and the arrival of new users may lead to use conflicts [13][14][15][16]. OWFs in particular are a game-changer.…”

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Balancing Sustainability Transitions through State-Led Participatory Processes: The Case of the Dutch North Sea Agreement

2021

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Following the Paris Agreement, investing in renewable energy production at sea is perceived as a promising development. In addition, food security challenges place increased focus on utilizing seas and oceans while biodiversity and ecosystem integrity must be safeguarded. In the North Sea, these three challenges are combined by the Dutch government in a deliberative governance agreement, involving key stakeholders, aimed at establishing a marine spatial allocation strategy. This paper outlines the development and first outcomes of this agreement. Using concepts of sustainability transitions and deliberative governance, we examined the role of the Dutch government in creating sustainability solutions through cross-sectoral participation processes. Based on our results, we argue that only the government can bring together parties that do not actively seek cooperation, like fisheries organizations and wind farm developers. This is in line with the government’s role to ensure compliance with international and national agreements, while also representing local (national) stakes. By opening up a discussion between parties that in the past were competing for marine space, the Dutch government has managed to make progress in obtaining transition goals. One of these transitions is the transition of the governance system itself, moving towards a more egalitarian style of policy making.

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Multi-Use Conflicts in Inshore Waters

Cited by 2 publications

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Conflict Resolution and Management between Local Fishers and Tour Operators in the Okavango Delta’s Panhandle, Botswana

Conflict Resolution and Management between Local Fishers and Tour Operators in the Okavango Delta’s Panhandle, Botswana

Balancing Sustainability Transitions through State-Led Participatory Processes: The Case of the Dutch North Sea Agreement

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