Seaflower marine protected area: Governance for sustainable development

Elizabeth Taylor, Mark Baine, Annette Killmer and Marion Howard

Marine Policy, 2013, vol. 41, issue C, 57-64

Abstract: The Seaflower MPA was declared in 2005 following a highly participatory process that culminated in local stakeholders formalizing MPA objectives, zoning, and management planning. It aims to conserve biodiversity, ensure sustainable use of the San Andres Archipelago’s coastal and marine resources and enhance equitable benefits for the local community. The decentralized, collaborative governance structure, complemented by an extensive interpretive program, remains strong. However, a lack of technical and financial resources has limited the systematic, sustainable implementation of management priorities such as enforcement and economic development. The implementation of forthcoming community-based programs, self-financing mechanisms, and increased national funding will enable advancement of these strategies.

Keywords: Seaflower; San Andres; Marine protected area; Management effectiveness; Colombia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.12.023

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