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  • Marine spatial planning
  • Coastal zone management
  • Conflict resolution

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  • Coastal areas face increasing pressure from multiple competing uses.
  • Effective management is crucial for sustainable development and resource utilization.
  • Kenya's multi-use coastal region presents complex challenges for resource managers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply marine spatial planning (MSP) for managing conflicts in a multi-use coastal area in Kenya.
  • To demonstrate the adaptability of MSP in multi-use coastal decision-making.
  • To develop a draft coastal use allocation plan.

Main Methods:

  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for mapping uses and conflict hotspots.
  • Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to integrate user and manager preferences.
  • Optimization techniques for generating alternative use allocations.

Main Results:

  • Successful engagement of competing stakeholders in the planning process.
  • Illustration of MSP's utility in aiding decision-making for complex coastal regions.
  • Development of a draft coastal use allocation plan for Kenya's waters.

Conclusions:

  • MSP is a viable tool for resolving conflicts in multi-use coastal areas.
  • Stakeholder involvement, data availability, and knowledge base are critical for successful MSP implementation.
  • The study provides a foundation for future coastal water planning in Kenya.