Agenda
Thematics - Tiaki Moana explored 5 themes:
1. Defining and Implementing marine OECMs
Delve into what marine OECMs are and their potential to enhance marine conservation outcomes, providing a framework for effective implementation.
2. Indigenous and Local Knowledge
Highlight the critical role of Indigenous and traditional ecological knowledge in shaping sustainable marine management practices and integrating these insights with modern strategies.
3. Existing Marine Management Tools
Examine the success and effectiveness of different area based management tools: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), marine spatial planning, Local Marine Managed Areas (LMMAs) and other local conservation tools in current practice, and explore differences.
4. Innovative and Sustainable Approaches
Discuss the integration of technological advancements with local knowledge, the adoption of circular economic models, and the pursuit of legal personhood for marine entities to foster a more respectful and sustainable relationship with nature.
5. Governance and Future Generations
Focus on supporting robust governance and legislation, adapting marine OECMs to local circumstances, and ensuring that future generations are included in the conservation dialogue and decision-making processes.
