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VISION

Sustainable, resilient and thriving seas that benefit all

MISSION

To create and implement sustainable ocean plans in partnership with committed governments and local stakeholders by leading a team of world class experts.

 

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OUR APPROACH

Our approach is to partner with governments, engage stakeholders, facilitate the policymaking process, and build capacity for effective implementation and long-term success. We provide expertise, funding, and tools to develop and implement effective ocean plans.

 

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WHAT WE DO

  • Science

  • Marine Spatial Planning

  • Capacity Building

  • Blue Economy Planning

  • Legal Analysis & Drafting

  • Funding

  • Enforcement Planning

  • Monitoring

  • Education & Outreach

  • Communication Strategy

TIMELINE

PHASE 1

PHASE 1

ASSESSMENTS

  • Ecological assessment

  • Habitat use and mapping

  • Socioeconomic assessment

  • Legal assessment

  • Community engagement

PHASE 2

POLICY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

  • Zoning analysis

  • Marine spatial planning

  • Financial planning

  • Legal drafting

  • Community engagement

  • Demarcation

  • Capacity building

  • Management support

  • Enforcement support

  • Community engagement

IMPLEMENTATION

PHASE 3

PHASE 4

ON-GOING MANAGEMENT

  • Scientific monitoring

  • Implementation

  • Enforcement

CORE VALUES

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SCIENCE-BASED

Everything we do is grounded in science, starting with scientific assessments of the marine habitats and fisheries, continuing with policy recommendations, and ongoing monitoring.

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COMMUNITY-DRIVEN

We listen to community priorities and concerns, through consultation meetings and stakeholder interviews. This input informs development and implementation of ocean policies.

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BALANCED

The Waitt Institute is not just about conservation, it’s about sustainable use that benefits coastal livelihoods and maintains coastal cultures.

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COLLABORATIVE

We partner directly with Governments and collaborate with community groups, stakeholders, businesses, scientists, and non-profit organizations.

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