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NEW SCIENCE | “Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving Co-Management in Marine Protected Areas in East Africa: A Comparative Case Study”. Out now in the Journal of the Indian Ocean, fresh off the press from WCS scientist @JeniOLeary
http://ow.ly/YvQu50BZcpU
http://ow.ly/YvQu50BZcpU
Scientists compared 2 East African MPAs to find out which management approach netted benefits for marine ecosystems & local communities. The Kenyan MPA took a top-down approach, while Tanzania’s MPA was designed for co-management - a more collaborative, community-led approach. 
Takeaways:
Co-management is critical to equitable MPAs, but neither MPA is achieving it
Support for MPAs was equal, but perceived MPA benefits were higher in Tanzania’s co-man system
This may be due to MPA's rural setting rather than mgmt approach
http://ow.ly/YvQu50BZcpU
Co-management is critical to equitable MPAs, but neither MPA is achieving itSupport for MPAs was equal, but perceived MPA benefits were higher in Tanzania’s co-man systemThis may be due to MPA's rural setting rather than mgmt approachhttp://ow.ly/YvQu50BZcpU
To implement successful co-management, study recommends:
Prioritizing community integration & involvement every step of the way
Investing in community leadership
Focusing on management of areas of joint interest to multiple parties
Establishing adequate MPA budgets
Prioritizing community integration & involvement every step of the wayInvesting in community leadershipFocusing on management of areas of joint interest to multiple partiesEstablishing adequate MPA budgets
