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The engagement of stakeholders in the marine spatial planning process
Pomeroy, R.S.; Douvere, F. (2008). The engagement of stakeholders in the marine spatial planning process. Mar. Policy 32(5): 816-822. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2008.03.017
In: Marine Policy. Elsevier: UK. ISSN 0308-597X; e-ISSN 1872-9460, more
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Keywords
    Environments > Aquatic environment > Marine environment
    Local participation
    Management > Ecosystem management
    Planning process
    Stakeholder analysis
    Sustainability
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    stakeholder analysis; stakeholder involvement; ecosystem-based marinespatial planning

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  • Pomeroy, R.S.
  • Douvere, F., more

Abstract
    Due to the interdependency that exists between the ecosystem resources and its users, successful implementation of ecosystem-based management depends on the identification and understanding of different stakeholders, their practices, expectations and interests. Today, many scientists and resource managers agree that the involvement of stakeholders is a key factor for a successful management regime in the marine environment. The way stakeholders are involved in the process must reflect, or at least address, the existing complexity of the specific context. A comprehensive method that allows doing this is by use of stakeholder analysis and mapping. This article will focus on the various types and stages of stakeholder participation in a marine spatial planning process, and will illustrate how to conduct a stakeholder analysis that allows the involvement of stakeholders in an adequate way that is sustainable over time.

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