Action is directly related to Information as well as Adequate Policy Enforcement
Information refers to building understanding of water quality through data collection, monitoring and transparent knowledge transfer
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National policy has been instrumental in the improvement of our blue spaces.
Capacity and Teaching relates to factors in the external environment as well as personal factors that impact people’s attitudes to blue spaces.
Culture is directly related to Information and Capability and teaching encapsulating the physical and psychological connection to our blue spaces.
This is a powerful reinforcing Loop, which highlights the importance of linking adequate policy with strategy, management and information.
Responsible Usage is directly related to Adequate policy enforcement, Funding, and Marketing and commercialisation.
Marketing of blue spaces is an important contributor to our economy and can have positive and negative impacts on blue space quality.
Adequate funding can increase the quality of blue spaces whereas lack of funds can also diminish it.
Adequate Policy Enforcement directly or indirectly links all the major components of the map.
Many factors contribute to blue space quality and protection which is directly linked within the system.
Facilities and Maintenance relates to what facilities are available and they are managed.
Safety is directly linked to policy enforcement, quality and protection, facilities and management, and use and accessibility.
Use and accessibility is central to this map contributing to the health of the blue space but also its users.