Model of Criteria Considering halieutic Biodiversity in Port Strategic Planning in Guinea
The Guinean coastline is characterized by the presence of 300 km of coast, mangroves, marine protected areas and significant halieutic biodiversity. It is the site of various socio-economic activities, including the exploitation of fisheries resources. However, these resources are threatened by the development of many mineral ports. This situation is likely to cause serious damage to halieutic biodiversity in the absence of an adequate model for assessing their effects to make an informed choice of an environmentally friendly management scenario. To contribute to the decision-making process, this article proposes a model of criteria considering halieutic biodiversity in the ports planning in Guinea. The literature review, surveys and field observations, as well as the organization of a stakeholder consultation table, made it possible to identify the main issues and to construct the criteria and indicators. Sixty-six interviews were conducted at the concerned sites, including 21 focus groups and 45 individual interviews. The results obtained were analyzed, synthesized and submitted to a discussion table with 25 participants. The discussions made it possible to clarify and consolidate the issues structured into criteria and indicators from the perspective of the sustainable development dimensions. Fourteen (14) criteria and indicators of strategic level were selected. These criteria are a model that can be used in a port planning process to allow stakeholders having a global view on the effects of planned developments and to make informed decisions.