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dc.contributor.authorMifsud, Mark C.-
dc.contributor.authorVerret, Marielle-
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-18T08:57:04Z-
dc.date.available2020-05-18T08:57:04Z-
dc.date.issued2016-
dc.identifier.citationMifsud, M. C., & Verret, M. (2016). The role of education for sustainable development in Maltese Marine Protected Areas : a qualitative study. In W. Leal Filho & L. Brandli (Eds.), Engaging stakeholders in education for sustainable development at university level (pp. 109-121). Springer: Cham.en_GB
dc.identifier.isbn9783319267326-
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56204-
dc.description.abstractThe marine environment plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth as well as supporting human well-being. An array of ecosystem services are obtained from the marine environment and efforts have been taken to safeguard these invaluable services, namely through the institution of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The success of MPAs depends heavily on social factors, and therefore Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) can play a vital role in supporting MPAs by fostering related environmental knowledge, attitudes and values among local communities. This study explored the perceptions of key stakeholders in Malta with regards to the current state of play surrounding MPAs and ESD as well as its future direction. The research methodology had qualitative underpinnings and included 12 extended semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders. The study found that there is a lack of ESD addressing the marine environment in Malta but that stakeholders perceive ESD as being of critical importance in achieving effective MPAs. The research indicates that cooperation between stakeholders is the preferred approach to managing the MPAs. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that ESD surrounding the marine environment be further promoted within Malta through various means in order to promote MPA success and increase the engagement of local communities in marine conservation efforts. A contextualized Education Centered Management (ECM) model that illustrates the various connections and influences that lead to an effective MPA is proposed.en_GB
dc.language.isoenen_GB
dc.publisherSpringer International Publishingen_GB
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccessen_GB
dc.subjectSustainable developmenten_GB
dc.subjectEnvironmental education -- Maltaen_GB
dc.subjectMarine parks and reserves -- Management -- Maltaen_GB
dc.titleThe role of education for sustainable development in Maltese Marine Protected Areas : a qualitative studyen_GB
dc.title.alternativeEngaging stakeholders in education for sustainable development at university levelen_GB
dc.typebookParten_GB
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dc.description.reviewedpeer-revieweden_GB
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/978-3-319-26734-0_8-
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