PROTECTED AREAS OF ANTIGUA and BARBUDA

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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

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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

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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
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Existing Protected Areas
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Existing PA Governance Situation

• Several Agencies Involved
• Agencies mandated by Different Legislations
• Foci of Agencies Differ
• Relatively Weak Cooperation / Collaboration

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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

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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

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Strengths and Weaknesses of Existing PA
Management Arrangements
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Opportunities and Threats of/to Existing PA
Management Arrangements
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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

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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

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The End

• Thanks
• For Your Attention
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