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After approximately a decade of management, it was found that actors still face difficulties in assessing the real impact of Bamboung protected area in the Saloum Delta. Based on the perceptions of local people and visitors, this study was a way to assess the environmental conditions, fisheries and ecotourism issues of Bamboung protected area. The bioecological effects are the improvement of environmental quality considered as good by local people and visitors. Related to fisheries, their effects are considered benefit by fishermen. The positive consequences of the environmental preservation are the attraction of the visitors and financial benefits. Moreover, the financial benefits from ecotourism help to ensure the financial autonomy of the MPA management. But commercial opportunities for local products, ecotourism diversification and employment are less than the expectations. It is clear that the benefits are compatible because the protection of marine ecosystems and the improvement of environmental quality have positive impact on fishing and ecotourism. Meanwhile, it was also demonstrated that the degrees of perceptions and issues of social acceptability of actions taken vary between different socio-economic actors. Indeed, fishermen are not satisfied with the establishment of the MPA. Each category, of socio-economic actors, tends to favor the choice of his activity. Also various threats and expectations have been raised by local people. This divergence of views on the issues and alternatives is the main cause of social conflict. Under these conditions, any strategy for sustainable management should go through a reorganization of the system of local management, a better distribution of financial resources and diversification of recreational activities.
Keywords: Aire marine protégée, perceptions, enjeux, intérêts, environnement, pêche, écotourisme, gestion, Afrique, Sénégal, marine protected area, perceptions, issues, interests, environment, fishing, ecotourism, management
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Over the past decade, the Region of Waterloo experienced significant population growth and housing construction, but housing costs have continued to rise. To tackle the broader housing crisis affecting Ontario and Canada, calls for increased housing construction have grown, but advocates often emphasize quantities of homes needed without considering housing type, household composition, or equity considerations. We analyze public data for Census Tracts and across the Region of Waterloo to compare housing construction and population growth and to assess housing indicators across socio-demographic indicators to highlight groups deserving greater attention in housing needs assessments. We observe 1) a need for both greater housing supply and greater housing diversity, 2) socio-demographic inequality in housing suitability outcomes, and 3) a need to include equity-based analysis in housing and land needs assessments. We therefore propose municipal policy options to support improved housing supply, diversity, and analysis, including a greater focus on developing “missing middle” housing.
Keywords: logement, housing, community planning, aménagement communautaire, equity, région de Waterloo, logements intermédiaires, Waterloo Region, missing middle housing
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The Guinean coastline is characterized by the presence of 300 km of coast, mangroves, marine protected areas and significant halieutic biodiversity. It is the site of various socio-economic activities, including the exploitation of fisheries resources. However, these resources are threatened by the development of many mineral ports. This situation is likely to cause serious damage to halieutic biodiversity in the absence of an adequate model for assessing their effects to make an informed choice of an environmentally friendly management scenario. To contribute to the decision-making process, this article proposes a model of criteria considering halieutic biodiversity in the ports planning in Guinea. The literature review, surveys and field observations, as well as the organization of a stakeholder consultation table, made it possible to identify the main issues and to construct the criteria and indicators. Sixty-six interviews were conducted at the concerned sites, including 21 focus groups and 45 individual interviews. The results obtained were analyzed, synthesized and submitted to a discussion table with 25 participants. The discussions made it possible to clarify and consolidate the issues structured into criteria and indicators from the perspective of the sustainable development dimensions. Fourteen (14) criteria and indicators of strategic level were selected. These criteria are a model that can be used in a port planning process to allow stakeholders having a global view on the effects of planned developments and to make informed decisions.
Keywords: Critères, biodiversité halieutique, planification, port, Guinée, Criteria, halieutic biodiversity, planning, port, Guinea