Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-22 of May, 2012

Ocean planning as a tool for blue growth and smart

specialization - Frederico Cardigos -

European Maritime Day, 20 of MayMarine and Maritime Innovation in the Outermost Regions:

blue growth and smart specialization

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Courtesy: EB1 Ermesinde, Portugal

Azores

AzoresThe Azores is an autonomous region of

Portugal;The Azores has an Autonomous Government;Regional Government in the continental

platform:is entitled to manage fisheries and

environment;is not allowed to deal with defense issues;has shared responsibilities on the remaining

topics.

Sustainable development

Knowledge Plan ResultsAct

Revise the process

Rui Prieto – ImagDOP

Environmentally important, rare and sensitive area2 marine Ramsar areas;3 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves;12 OSPAR marine protected areas;32 Blue Flags, for bathing areas excellence;40 EU - Natura 2000 sites;44+5 regulated marine protected areas;ca. 1800 marine species;All the archipelago – QualityCoast, Gold

Level, nº 1.

Summary

Lessons learnedOcean planning in the AzoresLooking to the future!

Lessons learned

Monachus monachus

Lesson learnedBiodiversity, specially in the islands, is

fragile.ACTION: strict, comprehensive and adapted

habitats biodiversity law.

2002

Lesson learned:Negotiate with tools that you have!ACTION: negotiations depend on existing

perspectives.

Origem: DRaC

Lesson learned:Do not impose what you can not enforce;Listen the local communities, trying to find broad

consensus!Time arises new opportunities!ACTION:

Local communities are stimulated to work together.RESULTS:

3 new MPAs are in place and are respected, plus 3 are being prepared.

Protected area, efficient since 1998, and without any mandatory law;

Archaeological artifacts are protected and have economical use.

Ce que tu fait pour moi, sans moi, est contre moi!

Sand Extraction

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Lesson learnedSustainable development is achievable!ACTION: Sustainable development is within

government program and mirrored in common regional laws.

Invasive species

2002

Lesson learned:Invasive species demand immediate

response!ACTION: Development of marine

environmental monitoring programs.

Lesson learnedWorking together produces stronger results!ACTION: First law in 1999.RESULTS: Today we have 50 k tourists per

year.

Marine Park of the Azores

Lesson learnedListen science and scientists!ACTION:

Scientists are included in all consulting and reflection bodies in the Azores Government (i.a. DLR 28/2011/A);

Science financed by the Azores has a regional framework (DLR 10/2012/A); and

Sampling in the Azores is accessible and results have to be shared with local community (Nagoya Protocol already implemented through DLR 9/2012/A).

RESULTS: Solidary decisions.

Lesson learnedStudying, investigating and sharing of the

results pays off!Ocean planning is a promising tool in order

to find new usesACTION: Marine Spatial Planning of the

Azores in development phase.

Why Ocean Planning in the Azores?No large industries;No high pressures for use;Protected areas already established (h&b protected);For most present and foreseen uses rules are in place

(fisheries, tourism, science and science sampling, minerals).

The reasons for the Azorean MSP are:Planning should work as a sustainable inspiration for

new uses, resulting in new jobs and economical outcomes;

If we do not use, someone else will.

ObjectivesAccording to the legal mandate:The Azorean MSP main objective is to zone the uses in the maritime area of the archipelago increasing resources economical value and minimizing conflicts, thus contributing for the sustainable development of the Sea of the Azores in integrated approach.More than zoning, the Azorean MSP wishes to open spaces and suggest new uses.

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International Advisory Board

Core Team GIS OutreachStrategic

Environmental Assement

The value of the oceansEvaluate the current revenue;Compare it with the emerging activities;Include environmental and social variables;Suggest decisions;Decide!

Ongoing work…

BIG GAME FISHING – DIRECT USE VALUE

Total gross revenue 2010 144000€ (Pico& Faial)

78768€

27648€

1584€

5184€

2016€

17280€

11520€

DIVING – DIRECT USE VALUE

Total gross revenue 2010 157680€ (Pico& Faial)

78768€

27648€

1584€

5184€

2016€

17280€

11520€

3799€

4899€

1150€

2061€

3626€

36343€ Canal61424€ Monte Guia

16199€

9457€

12327€ Pico west coast

6480€ Pico aroundisland

WHALE WATCHING – DIRECT USE VALUE

Total gross revenue 2010 1.451.450€ (Pico& Faial)

78768€

27648€

1584€

5184€

2016€

17280€

11520€

3799€

4899€

1150€

2061€

3626€

36343€ Canal61424€ Monte Guia

16199€

9457€

12327€ Pico west coast

6480€ Pico aroundisland

880.000€

93.280€

233.200€

209.880€

1.650€

33.440€

Looking for new Opportunities

More than zoning, the Azorean MSP wishes to open spaces and suggest new

uses.

Carbon CaptureAlgae;Deep sea.

Alternative energies

Offshore energy

Courtesy: WindFloat – EDP and Power Principle

Deep sea minning

Still looking for new Opportunities…

Obrigado!!

Visit Azores!