Marine spatial planning in the tropical Atlantic From a Tower of Babel to collective intelligence

• Other Authors: Bonnin, Marie (Editor), Lanco Bertrand, Sophie (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Montpellier IRD Éditions 2023
• Series: Synthèses
• Subjects: Sustainability; public policy; nature conservation; spatial planning; maritime zones; marine resources; marine environment; marine activities; human activities; marine spatial planning; coastal zones; marine socio-ecosystems
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The goal of marine spatial planning is to manage uses of marine space to reduce tensions between human activities and the health of marine ecosystems. This is a major and complex challenge, as oceans lie at the intersection of multiple and increasing interests: biodiversity conservation, climate cha...