Best PracticeDemo Data

Participatory Mapping for Marine Spatial Planning

Ir. Raka Bimantara · Coastal Planning Directorate · 2025 · English

Abstract

This best practice presents practitioner-oriented material aligned with the Fundamentals of Participatory Marine Spatial Planning module. Content is illustrative and released as DEMO DATA for platform review.

Best Practice on Participatory Mapping for Marine Spatial Planning. Prepared for BARUNA participants and partners.

Practice Structure

Challenge: Frontline practitioners lack a consistent, replicable approach in this category.
Context: Applied within BARUNA capacity-building cohorts across Indonesia, Africa, and the Pacific.
Intervention: Structured facilitation, tooling, and mentoring from a BARUNA Trainer.
Steps: Assess → Prepare → Implement → Monitor → Reflect
Stakeholders: Local government, Community leaders, BARUNA Trainer, Partner organisation
Results: Measurable improvement in participant confidence and downstream field practice.
Lessons: Consistent facilitation matters more than perfect templates.
Replication: High — packaged for reuse across countries and cohorts.