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Posted on Monday 12 June 2017

Request for proposals: Tangaroa research project

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This call for proposals in Tangaroa is for one project that combines two previously described projects outlined in the Research and Business plan. This call is open to all research providers, including those who have previously submitted an expression of interest for Tangaroa.


Background

The 11 National Science Challenges are designed to take a strategic approach to the Government's science investment by targeting a series of goals which will have major and enduring benefits for New Zealand.

The Challenges provide an opportunity to align and focus New Zealand's research on large and complex issues and to answer questions of national significance. They do this by drawing scientists together from different institutions and across disciplines to achieve a common goal through collaboration.

The objective of the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge is to “enhance the value of New Zealand's marine resources, while providing a healthy marine environment for future generations”.

To meet this objective, the following Mission has been developed to guide the research focus, priorities and activities as the Challenge progresses:

Sustainable Seas will drive the transformation of New Zealand’s marine economy. Through input into resource management, we will realise the value, increase use, and maintain the ecosystem health of our vast oceanic and coastal assets.

The Challenge will focus on societal participation in marine governance and management to balance the aspirations and rights of Māori, communities and industry, and build New Zealand’s reputation as a world leader in the use and stewardship of its marine estate.

Proposals

This call for proposals in Tangaroa is for one project that combines two previously described projects outlined in the Research and Business plan. This call is open to all research providers, including those who have previously submitted an expression of interest for Tangaroa.

The proposal and budget should be prepared using this template.

We recommend applicants review the Research and Business Plan to understand the context and potential connections and links to other Challenge projects.

Tangaroa research programme

Tangaroa explores the relationship between mātauranga Māori and ecosystem-based management (EBM) to establish pathways for supporting the maintenance of a healthy, productive and resilient marine estate. It is a Māori-centred programme focused on supporting Māori in their effective management and ownership of marine resources, whilst enabling their place-based knowledge, practices, values and obligations to flourish for future generations. This approach recognises that positively supporting Māori in the governance and management of our marine resources contributes to the potential for enhanced use of those resources.

Overall, research undertaken in this programme should aim to reveal the innovation potential for mātauranga Māori in partnership with EBM science, to better inform management, leadership and decision-making relevant to our marine environment and economy.

Project 3.2.1  The Māori Marine Economy: Ka Mua Ka Muri

This project has two main points of focus:

Finally researchers will draw together information gained in the project to develop tailored resources and tools that respond to challenges faced by participants in the Māori marine economy.

The resources will aim to provide solutions for the conflicts, uncertainty and trade-offs of use and impacts, and will aim to support the integration of Māori interests and the application of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods. Where possible it will also guide the weighting of different characteristics of importance to Māori, inform the development of management strategies and raise awareness of the potential for cumulative and complex trade-offs.

Potential research questions

Outputs

Funding

Contestable $500k

Further information

Any questions can be addressed to:

Timeline

Detailed proposals due to sustainableseasnc@niwa.co.nz by noon Friday 8 September 2017.

Applicants will be notified of results in November 2017.

Criteria for assessment of proposals

Assessment process

Proposals will be assessed by independent experts, and the Challenge’s Independent Science Panel and Kāhui. These reviews will be considered by the Science Leadership Team.

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