Stakeholder Opinions on the Assessment of MPA Effectiveness and Their Interests to Participate at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,Canada |
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Authors: | Nadine Heck Philip Dearden Adrian McDonald Steve Carver |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Geography, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK;(2) School of Geography, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada |
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Abstract: | As the number of marine protected areas (MPAs) is globally increasing, information is needed on the effectiveness of existing
sites. Many protected area agencies however have limited resources and are unable to evaluate MPA effectiveness. An evaluation
conducted entirely by the managing agency may also lack credibility. Long-term monitoring and evaluation programs should ideally
offer opportunities for participation of diverse groups in the selection of evaluation indicators and their assessment. A
participatory approach has the potential to enhance evaluation capacity, to increase credibility and acceptance of results,
to strengthen relationships between managers and local stakeholders, and to address more locally relevant information. Using
a case study approach, this paper investigates diverse stakeholder groups’ opinions on the design of an evaluation and their
interest to participate in an assessment. Respondents were most interested in the assessment of MPA achievements and outcome
indicators. Most groups identified a range of government agencies and stakeholders that should participate in an assessment
but only half of all respondents were interested to participate in monitoring activities. Most frequently mentioned limitations
for more participation were a lack of time and money, but also governance shortcomings such as limited participation possibilities
and not paying enough credit to stakeholders’ input. Participation interest was also influenced by occupation, place of residency,
and familiarity with the marine environment. Differences exist among stakeholders about suitable evaluators and preferred
monitoring partners, which could affect the credibility of evaluation results and affect monitoring activities. |
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