Tag: coastal governance
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Governance Gaps Behind Beach-Cast Debates
Overview: A Coastal Debate Without Clear Rules Beach-cast kelp harvesting has long been part of Lüderitz’s coastal economy, supporting local livelihoods and contributing to the region’s biodiversity. But recent weeks have seen a swirl of confusion as government agencies grapple with mandates, resulting in prolonged uncertainty over what, if any, kelp may be harvested along…
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Navigating Unclear Mandates and Overlapping Authority
Background: Beach-Cast Kelp and Local Livelihoods Beach-cast kelp has long been a resource for communities along Lüderitz’s coastline. Used for traditional crafts, soil amendment, and as a potential source of sustainable biomass, kelp harvesting sits at the intersection of local livelihoods and coastal conservation. Recent statements from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land…
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Navigating Overlapping Mandates and Unclear Rules
Background: The Beach-Cast Kelp Issue in Lüderitz In Lüderitz, a once-straightforward coastal activity—collecting beach-cast kelp—has become entangled in a tangle of regulatory uncertainty. Local communities, small-scale fishers, and environmental groups watch closely as government institutions grapple with who has the final say over kelp harvesting. The result is a prolonged period of uncertainty that affects…