Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP)

Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast, MaPP

In 2015, First Nations and the Province of British Columbia signed off on a plan for one of the largest marine planning areas in the world.

The Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP) puts in place a vast ocean plan for the North Pacific Coast.

Recognized as an international model for marine spatial planning, MaPP represents a commitment to ocean health and sustainable marine use into the future.

For Future Generations

The first of its kind in BC and unique on a global scale, MaPP is:

Collaboratively led by First Nations and the Province of BC.
Informed by traditional, scientific and local knowledge.
Shaped by community values and interests, scientific information, and input from coastal stakeholders and the public.
Based on an ecosystem-based management approach (EBM) that integrates human well-being, ecological integrity and First Nations governance

MaPP plans support multiple marine uses while protecting ecosystems and respecting First Nations Title and Rights, helping to:

Provide zoning and direction on how a wide variety of marine and ocean activities can take place, such as:

Provide protection for sensitive ecosystems through Protection Management Zoning

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Seventeen First Nations communities are now working to implement MaPP plans for four sub-regions:

Central and North Coast, and Haida Gwaii (Traditional Territories of CFN members)
North Vancouver Island (Traditional Territories of Nanwakolas Council members)