Request: Could delegates list any relevant groups that we could use? Have PCF recently re-done work that assessed what groups exist. The next step would be to identify what these gps do and could do...
I think the first barrier to overcome, is trying to find out why Pembs and the Severn Estuary partnership worked whilst others don't. Is there already a report which looks at why?
I know there has been work that looked at this but not sure where/hot to access. Fundamentally partnerships seem to have worked when a range of stakeholders have needed to come together over an issue, and have found that valuable enough to continue - often down to the personalities and hard work of individuals involved. Identifying suitable funding to establish and continue running such partnerships is also very hard.
such a forum can also collect data on "values" and value for improved marine spatial planning -Linking to academia / using a student project to drive a forum may also help engagement...
Good idea Matt. I'm sure getting students involved with parts of assessing barriers / needs / perceptions would be one good project, but probably not long term enough to drive anything usefu for any forum (if I forum was needed)l. I'm happy to be kept in touch with this, Liz (osp876@bangor.ac.uk).
To emphasise Rowland's point; meetings need to be as easily accessible and convenient as possible for communities to attend (I would go as far to say that it should be our responsibility to ensure this).
Sounds like the Pen Llyn example is a good example. Summarising the concensus of discussion, any 'group' / 'forum' needs to be advertised, accessible, fair (ie: not dominated by several groups), and funded and interesting to maintain momentum.
@osp876 Agreed, this would be a good idea: It would also demonstrate that the forum / partnership is valued and that professionals involved are committed.
I agree that it is very important that the group is fair. The Pen Llŷn a'r Sarnau Liaison Group were very firm on this and that each interest group needed an equal representation. This is why we went down the route of nominated representatives.
Barrier - lack of forum in NW Wales, such as exists in Pembs or Severn....
Are tyhere existing groups that could be used better? PLAS liaison gp? PSB gp Gwynedd a Mon Climate Change Gp?
I am not aware of these (or any other) groups, however I would be interested in attending and contributing
Request: Could delegates list any relevant groups that we could use? Have PCF recently re-done work that assessed what groups exist. The next step would be to identify what these gps do and could do...
I think the first barrier to overcome, is trying to find out why Pembs and the Severn Estuary partnership worked whilst others don't. Is there already a report which looks at why?
I know there has been work that looked at this but not sure where/hot to access. Fundamentally partnerships seem to have worked when a range of stakeholders have needed to come together over an issue, and have found that valuable enough to continue - often down to the personalities and hard work of individuals involved. Identifying suitable funding to establish and continue running such partnerships is also very hard.
such a forum can also collect data on "values" and value for improved marine spatial planning -Linking to academia / using a student project to drive a forum may also help engagement...
Good idea Matt. I'm sure getting students involved with parts of assessing barriers / needs / perceptions would be one good project, but probably not long term enough to drive anything usefu for any forum (if I forum was needed)l. I'm happy to be kept in touch with this, Liz (osp876@bangor.ac.uk).
To emphasise Rowland's point; meetings need to be as easily accessible and convenient as possible for communities to attend (I would go as far to say that it should be our responsibility to ensure this).
Barrier: Lack of representation from key stakeholder groups e.g. fishermen, or equally, a lack of incentive for these groups to attend
Sounds like the Pen Llyn example is a good example. Summarising the concensus of discussion, any 'group' / 'forum' needs to be advertised, accessible, fair (ie: not dominated by several groups), and funded and interesting to maintain momentum.
With a regular 'familiar face' and faciltator?
@osp876 Agreed, this would be a good idea: It would also demonstrate that the forum / partnership is valued and that professionals involved are committed.
I agree that it is very important that the group is fair. The Pen Llŷn a'r Sarnau Liaison Group were very firm on this and that each interest group needed an equal representation. This is why we went down the route of nominated representatives.