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Scenarios for Knowledge Integration : Exploring Ecotourism Futures in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Joint Authors
Mitchell, D.
Butler, J. R. A.
Bohensky, E. L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Scenario planning, a method for structured thinking about the future, offers an important tool for integrating scientific and stakeholder knowledge at different scales to explore alternative natural resource management and policy options.
However, actual examples of such integration are rare.
A scenario planning exercise was conducted in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, to integrate knowledge among scientists, ecotourism experts, and ecotourism stakeholders to explore possible futures for Milne Bay's nascent ecotourism industry.
Four scenarios focused on climate change and technology, highlighting the risks and opportunities associated with rapid information exchange, and options to develop alternative ecotourism activities despite climate change impacts on natural assets.
Although ecosystem-based management strategies were not investigated in detail by participants, all scenarios recognized and identified important cross-scale partnerships required to achieve sustainable management of natural resources and to promote ecotourism.
An evaluation of changes in perceptions at the beginning and end of the scenario exercise suggests that participants became more aware of social and ecosystem processes occurring at broad spatial and temporal scales.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bohensky, E. L.& Butler, J. R. A.& Mitchell, D.. 2010. Scenarios for Knowledge Integration : Exploring Ecotourism Futures in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Journal of Marine Biology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bohensky, E. L.…[et al.]. Scenarios for Knowledge Integration : Exploring Ecotourism Futures in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Journal of Marine Biology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bohensky, E. L.& Butler, J. R. A.& Mitchell, D.. Scenarios for Knowledge Integration : Exploring Ecotourism Futures in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Journal of Marine Biology. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476896