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Social-Ecological Systems Meta-Analysis Database: Component

SummaryGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP)managers and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Together they co-manage the GBRMP.
ProjectSESMAD
SubtypeGovernment Agency
SectorMarine protected areas
Interest HeterogeneityLow (1)
ExplanationThe Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are governed by parallel mandates with very similar objectives and targets for management. They are both essentially focused on protecting biodiversity of the reef.
Costs Of ExitNot Applicable
Explanation
Proportionality (Of Costs And Benefits)Not Applicable
Explanation
Actor Group CoordinationFormal
ExplanationThe Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are mandated under law to co-manage the GBR. Most of their active collaborations are agreed and formal in nature.
LeadershipFormal leader
ExplanationBoth agencies have formal Directors.
Leadership AccountabilityLow (1)
ExplanationThe leaders of these organisations are accountable to Federal and State governments respectively rather than to employees (members of the group).
Leadership AuthorityHigh (3)
ExplanationThe leaders of these organisations can make important decisions about organisational and operational issues related to the structure of the agency, staff and the activities that are prioritised and undertaken.
Actor Group TrustHigh (3)
ExplanationGBRMPA and QPWS seemingly demonstrate high levels of consensus and trust.
Past CollaborationHigh (3)
ExplanationThe co-management arrangements have been in place in policy, law and practice since designation of the MPA.
Personal CommunicationMore than once a year (5)
Explanation
Remote CommunicationMore than once a year (5)
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