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AuthorAli, Abdel-Samad M.
AuthorFanning, Lucia
AuthorRange, Pedro
AuthorAlnaimi, Mera
AuthorBen-Hamadou, Radhouan
Available date2020-08-10T08:19:40Z
Publication Date2020-04-04
Publication NameInternational Journal of Environmental Science and Development (IJESD)
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.18178/ijesd.2020.11.4.1250
CitationAbdel-Samad M. Ali, Lucia Fanning, Pedro Range, Mera Alnaimi, and Radhouan Ben-Hamadou, "Towards Better Surveillance for Coral Ecosystems in Qatar: Stakeholder Engagement in EBM Approach," International Journal of Environmental Science and Development vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 194-201, 2020.
ISSN2010-0264
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/15452
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.18178/IJESD
AbstractMore recently, Qatar has undergone a remarkable social and economic transformation in less than a generation. Although Qataris have a historic connection to the sea, dating back to the pearl diving days in the 19th century, the marine environment requires many interventions to be managed in a sustainable manner. Given the fact that coral reefs play an important role in the coastal ecosystem in this peninsular state, principles of environment sustainability should be undertaken for this significant habitats along the Qatari shores. Local pressures and climate change are among the most important factors that have negatively affected Qatar's coral communities. Other major threats result largely from human activities. To achieve sustainable development that preserves the Environment is a core goal especially included in all recent development regimes in Qatar. A balance between development needs and protecting the environment represents the fourth pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. An explicit reference is also documented in the two most recently adopted strategies of development. This study introduces a good opportunity for Qatar to position itself as a regional leader in the use of environmental management systems that integrate multiple partners in guiding and conserving coral reefs as part of valuable ecosystems as a right of future generations of Qatari nationals guaranteed by the country's sustainable development agenda. It defines 4-stage engagement framework that include 9 diverse stakeholders proposed to participate in the management of coral reef ecosystems, therefore, facilitate monitoring and enforcement, enhance understanding of system dynamics, improve management capacity to respond to shocks and disturbances, and facilitate teamwork.
SponsorThis publication was made possible by the NPRP award [NPRP8-952-1-186] from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of The Qatar Foundation) through the National Priority Research Program.
Languageen
SubjectEnvironmental sustainability
Qatar's national vision 2030
sustainable development goals
stakeholder participation
TitleTowards Better Surveillance for Coral Ecosystems in Qatar: Stakeholder Engagement in EBM Approach.
TypeArticle
Pagination194-201
Issue Number4
Volume Number11
dc.accessType Open Access


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