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PROTECTED AREAS OF ANTIGUA and BARBUDA

PROTECTED AREAS OF ANTIGUA and BARBUDA. Presented at the Leadership in Governance of Protected Areas Workshop Anguilla November 14 – 17, 2006 Dr. Reg Murphy: National Parks Authority Philmore James: Fisheries Division . Presentation Outline. Introduction Existing PAs

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PROTECTED AREAS OF ANTIGUA and BARBUDA

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  1. PROTECTED AREASOFANTIGUA and BARBUDA Presented at the Leadership in Governance of Protected Areas Workshop Anguilla November 14 – 17, 2006 Dr. Reg Murphy: National Parks Authority Philmore James: Fisheries Division

  2. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Existing PAs • Existing PA Governance Situation • PA Governance Goals • Desirable Changes in PA Governance • Strengths and Weaknesses of Existing PA Management Arrangements • Opportunities and Threats to PAs • Information Resources and Tools for Empowerment of Stakeholders • Outlook for the Future

  3. Introduction • Total Land Area: 442 km2 (Antigua: 280 km2, Barbuda: 160 km2, and Redonda: 2 km2). • 1982: Established EEZ of 200 miles and • A 12-mile Territorial Sea. • Approximate Shelf Area: 3568 km2. • Over 150 km of Coastline • An abundance of Coral Reef Structures, Sandy Beaches, Mangroves and Sea Grass Beds • A wealth of Historical, Cultural and Natural Monuments All Require Some Level of Protection Thus The Need for PA Governance

  4. Existing Protected Areas

  5. Existing PA Governance Situation • Several Agencies Involved • Agencies mandated by Different Legislations • Foci of Agencies Differ • Relatively Weak Cooperation / Collaboration

  6. PA Governance Goals • Management for Sustainability of Resources including preservation, protection, management and development of the natural physical and ecological resources and the historical and cultural heritage • Monitoring including Data Management • Aesthetics and Public Enjoyment • Scientific Study and Research

  7. Desirable Changes in PA Governance • Need for a PA Capacity Assessment and Development • Development of a Workable National Policy Framework for PA • Establish a Centralised / Coordinating Institution for PA • Develop a Funding Mechanism for PA

  8. Strengths and Weaknesses of Existing PA Management Arrangements

  9. Opportunities and Threats of/to Existing PA Management Arrangements

  10. Information Resources and Tools for Empowerment of Stakeholders • Information Resources vary depending on the agency (Library, Practical Work Sessions, PEO Programmes, Research Projects, etc.) • Stakeholder Consultations during the establishment of some Pas • There is legal scope for direct management by Stakeholders

  11. Outlook for the Future • An Increase in the Number, Extent and Types of PAs • An Integrated Approach is Recommended • A Systems Plan for PA is Currently Being Considered

  12. The End Thanks For Your Attention ? ? ?

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