Integrating cultural and natural heritage approaches to Marine Protected Areas in the MENA region

Breen, Colin; Safadi, Crystal El; Huigens, Harmen O.; Tews, Sophie; Westley, Kieran; Andreou, Georgia M.; Ortiz-Vázquez, Rodrigo; Nikolaus, Julia; Blue, Lucy

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104676

Cited by 21 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 31 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Despite engagement having a limited presence in the literature, several opportunities for meaningful engagement with local and Traditional stakeholders were identified. For example, Breen and colleagues (2021:8) suggest incorporating stakeholder values, describing a stage of the process to be “designed as a participatory, inclusive engagement process that address the knowledge, understandings, needs, and concerns of all parties associated either directly or indirectly with the [marine protected area].” Another example can be found in Dawson and colleagues (2021), who describe how collaboration can inform citizens of climate change impacts, make the decision-making process more transparent, and empower communities by giving them more tools and influence. Archaeological site stewards who integrate local and Traditional values and perspectives will work toward holistic site stewardship by weaving different knowledge systems and breaking down silos for cultural and natural resource management.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Literature Review on Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Archaeological Site Management and the Prevalence of Stakeholder Engagement

Hotchkiss,

Seekamp

2024

Am. Antiq.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This article presents a systematic literature review of publications from 2014 to 2021 using “archaeological site” and “climate change” as keywords, in addition to several terms representing forms of stakeholder engagement. Articles were thematically coded to explore trends at the intersection of climate change, archaeology, and local and Traditional stakeholders. Results show that nearly half of the selected publications did not include local and Traditional stakeholder engagement in studies related to climate adaptation planning for archaeological sites. Synthesis of the results with insights gained from other literature on decolonizing archaeology showed that potential reasons for this gap include (1) the academic publishing culture, (2) archaeology as a predominantly Western discipline, and (3) increasingly available tools for climate change adaptation planning for archaeological sites. This article calls on the academic community to consider holistic stewardship using a landscape approach and to use climate change adaptation planning to elevate local and Traditional stakeholder input and values.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Literature Review on Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Archaeological Site Management and the Prevalence of Stakeholder Engagement

Hotchkiss,

Seekamp

2024

Am. Antiq.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This is particularly problematic in the light of the noted differences in site functions between the coast and the High Mountains Region. An incorporation of cultural heritage within the mission statements of these protectorates, as for example suggested by Breen et al ( 2021 ), could provide a broader inclusivity and local engagement.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

From the Coast to the High Mountains: A Remote Sensing Survey of Disturbances and Threats to the Archaeology and Heritage of South Sinai

2022

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The archaeology and heritage of South Sinai is rich and varied. Most research to date has focused on the High Mountains, specifically the area around the famous St Catherine’s Monastery, placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002 (Saint Catherine Area, World Heritage Site 954). Recently, the Sinai Peninsula Research and the Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa projects have focused on the landscape surrounding the St Catherine’s Monastery. These projects highlighted the wealth of archaeological and heritage sites spanning the prehistoric to modern periods, including sites that are still in use by local communities today, as well as the environmental and anthropogenic factors that threaten their survival, such as climate change, tourism, and the impact of infrastructure developments. By contrast, the archaeology and heritage of the coastal areas was never surveyed systematically until the research presented in this paper. Remote sensing work by the Maritime Endangered Archaeology project revealed a coastal landscape that is likewise rich in archaeological and heritage sites. As in the High Mountains, many of the coastal sites are under significant threat, but they do not enjoy the same level of recognition and protection. This paper compares the coastal sites to those in the High Mountains, including their disturbances and threats, and demonstrates the need for a locally specific heritage management and protection strategy for different parts of South Sinai.

show abstract

“…[19] suggest that marine protected areas (MPAs), such as Maritime Indigenous Protected Areas are very likely to protect critical habitats and cultural heritage sites, where their impact is convincing as a tool for improving fisheries management. The significance of taking historical sites into account while creating marine protected areas [20]. Further efforts are required to guarantee that present and prospective MPAs fulfill the twin objectives of conserving biodiversity and upholding the rights of Indigenous people [21].…”

Section: Determination Of the Type Of Maritime Conservation Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

Designation of a maritime conservation area in the waters of Haruku-Sameth, Central Maluku Regency

Abrahamsz,

Makailipessy

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Two traditional villages in the Central Maluku Regency are called Haruku-Samet. They have unique historical and ecological potential, as well as being locations for traditional ceremonies and historical maritime landmarks. The potential exists for development as a marine conservation area. The study’s objectives are to evaluate and identify the type of designated maritime conservation area. The study was carried out from April through October 2020. Data on the species and density of seagrass and mangroves, as well as the percentage of coral reef cover, were gathered by surveys and observations. Community organizations and fishermen participated in participatory mapping, interviews, and discussions to gather data on the potential and uses of coastal and marine resources. Mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef habitat distribution was determined by field surveys, with supported by an examination of Landsat 8 imagery. In compliance with the E-KKP3K Supplement Guidelines (Supplement 1), 20 assessment indicators are analyzed for the identification, inventory, and reserve of Maritime Conservation Areas. According to the results, the candidate for the traditional marine conservation area of the Haruku-Sameth villages was deemed highly suitable for development as a conservation area under the category of Maritime Conservation Area, specifically classified as a Maritime Indigenous Protection Area.

show abstract

Integrating cultural and natural heritage approaches to Marine Protected Areas in the MENA region

Cited by 21 publications

References 31 publications

A Systematic Literature Review on Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Archaeological Site Management and the Prevalence of Stakeholder Engagement

A Systematic Literature Review on Climate Change Adaptation Planning for Archaeological Site Management and the Prevalence of Stakeholder Engagement

From the Coast to the High Mountains: A Remote Sensing Survey of Disturbances and Threats to the Archaeology and Heritage of South Sinai

Designation of a maritime conservation area in the waters of Haruku-Sameth, Central Maluku Regency

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About