Sustainable development of Spencer Gulf supported by new partner
is yet another company joining the growing list of major industry players who have joined the Environment Institute's Spencer Gulf Ecosystem and Development Initiativeto promote sustainable development in the Gulf.
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Nystar is a mining and metals company and along with BHP Billiton, Santos, Alinta, Arrium Mining, Centrex Metals and Flinders Ports is now a partner in the project led by Adelaide Ӱֱ's Environment Institute.
Research partners are the Fisheries Research and Development Coorporation and the Ӱֱ’s Marine Innovation SA collaborators South Ӱֱn Research and Development Institute and Flinders Ӱֱ.
“This initiative is unique because it is the first time a truly holistic approach is being undertaken with all the key players,” says , Project Leader and Chair of the ScienceCommittee. “If we can get this right, we will be a model for sustainable development around the world."
“The Spencer Gulf is a prospering development zone for South Ӱֱ but also home to an ecosystem ofnational significance and great value."
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“Simultaneously managing commercial and environmental interests is like juggling fish – but through thisinitiative we believe we can drive responsible decision-making for a thriving Gulf region."
“Nyrstar is a cornerstone industry in the region and with them on board we now have participation from themajor industries in the Gulf region – it’s a key step forward towards the success of this project.”
The Spencer Gulf Ecosystem and Development Initiative’s vision is a thriving Gulf region where progressivedevelopment continues alongside a protected and enhanced ecosystem – and community opportunity isoptimised.
To date the initiative has developed a knowledge review of the gaps in science relevant to the Gulf’s ecology.It is working towards the framework and science program for a structured decision-making process on futuredevelopment that takes into account social, economic, cultural and ecological concerns. All this will be placedwithin an integrated marine management framework.
“We want to ensure that the scientific evidence helps inform public opinion and delivers positive outcomes,”says Professor Gillanders.
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The project also aims to deliver clearer development approval pathways with potential to reduce costs andtime delays.
Read more about the Spencer Gulf Ecosystem and Development Initiative on the Environment Institute website.
[caption id="attachment_5664" align="aligncenter" width="415" caption="Cumulative Impact and the Spencer Gulf System"]
[/caption]Nystar is a mining and metals company and along with BHP Billiton, Santos, Alinta, Arrium Mining, Centrex Metals and Flinders Ports is now a partner in the project led by Adelaide Ӱֱ's Environment Institute.
Research partners are the Fisheries Research and Development Coorporation and the Ӱֱ’s Marine Innovation SA collaborators South Ӱֱn Research and Development Institute and Flinders Ӱֱ.
“This initiative is unique because it is the first time a truly holistic approach is being undertaken with all the key players,” says , Project Leader and Chair of the ScienceCommittee. “If we can get this right, we will be a model for sustainable development around the world."
“The Spencer Gulf is a prospering development zone for South Ӱֱ but also home to an ecosystem ofnational significance and great value."
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="430" caption="Spencer Gulf Buoys. Credit: Marine Constructions"]
[/caption]“Simultaneously managing commercial and environmental interests is like juggling fish – but through thisinitiative we believe we can drive responsible decision-making for a thriving Gulf region."
“Nyrstar is a cornerstone industry in the region and with them on board we now have participation from themajor industries in the Gulf region – it’s a key step forward towards the success of this project.”
The Spencer Gulf Ecosystem and Development Initiative’s vision is a thriving Gulf region where progressivedevelopment continues alongside a protected and enhanced ecosystem – and community opportunity isoptimised.
To date the initiative has developed a knowledge review of the gaps in science relevant to the Gulf’s ecology.It is working towards the framework and science program for a structured decision-making process on futuredevelopment that takes into account social, economic, cultural and ecological concerns. All this will be placedwithin an integrated marine management framework.
“We want to ensure that the scientific evidence helps inform public opinion and delivers positive outcomes,”says Professor Gillanders.
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="430" caption="Giant Ӱֱn Cuttlefish. Credit: Nick Payne"]
[/caption]The project also aims to deliver clearer development approval pathways with potential to reduce costs andtime delays.
Read more about the Spencer Gulf Ecosystem and Development Initiative on the Environment Institute website.
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