Decision support tools for collaborative marine spatial planning: identifying potential sites for tidal energy devices around the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland

Ron Janssen, Gustavo Arciniegas, Karen Alexander

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Abstract

The expansion of offshore renewable energy production, such as wind, wave and tidal energy, is likely to lead to conflict between different users of the sea. Two types of spatial decision support tools were developed to support stakeholder workshops. A value mapping tool combines regional attributes with local knowledge. A negotiation support tool uses these value maps to support stakeholders in finding acceptable locations for tidal energy devices. Interactive value mapping proved useful to address deficiencies in data and to create credibility for these maps. The negotiation tool helped stakeholders in balancing objectives of the various stakeholders.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)719-737
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of Environmental Planning and Management
Volume58
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Mar 2014

Keywords

  • Marine Spatial Planning
  • Stakeholder Workshops
  • Multicriteria Analysis

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