Recognizing the above challenge and the experience acquired by the Nordic countries in the implementation and policies related to spatial management measures, including MPAs, as well as in the use of broader spatial management frameworks, the Nordic Council of Ministers requested the organization of a workshop aiming at bridging the understanding of fisheries and conservation practitioners, and translating this experience into more practical guidance for the effective utilization of this tool.
Photo: K.A. Fagerheim
The Initiative
Registration and payment
Register here for the conference NB! Number of participants will be limited to 120 persons.
Registration fee is NOK 1500 (for students NOK 1000) and includes coffee breaks, lunches, reception and one dinner.
International Workshop
Bergen, Norway, 29 – 31 March 2011
Hosted by:
- The Institute of Marine Research, Norway and
- The Norwegian Fishery Forum for Development Cooperation
Venue: Scandic Hotel and Conference Center, Bergen, Norway
Target audience
The workshop will bring together scientists, fisheries and environmental managers, conservation specialists, as well as stakeholders and policy-makers to explore new findings and approaches regarding ecological, economic and social aspects of integrated MPA.
Geographic scope: global
Convener: Erlend Moksness, IMR
E-mail: mpafish2011
