struggle for access in natural resource management

Question 1

What are alternative whoat mangement strategies by the Ngai Tahu’s community?

Answer 1

1- lease stipulations to privilege tribal fishers

2- the development of a tribal processing plant

3- leasing quota directly to fishers

Question 2

What are some issues with the ITQ from maori perspective?

Answer 2

• Privilege leasing= structural poverty
• laws around fish sales limit maori fisher’s access to markets, even with quota rights
• Only licensed fish buyers can sell fish in NZ
• Traditional outdoor fish processing is illegal for commercial sale

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Question 3

What are some barriers to compliance with the legalization of cannabis?

Answer 3

• Cost
• Constrained market access
• Regulatory inconsistence

Question 4

What are aspects to take into account when designing a natural resource management system?

Answer 4

1. Who will get the rights to fish/farm- For how long?
2. How will the management system be monitored, enforced, evaluated and funded?
3. How will conservation be promoted?
4. How will economic profitability be ensured?

Question 5

What are some stakeholders included in natural resource management?

Answer 5

Small-scale fishers/farmers

Outside investors

Government officials

Conservation organizations

Community members