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Maritime Spatial Planning as Evolving Policy in Europe: Attitudes, Challenges and Trends
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Abstract Maritime Spatial Planning (hereinafter mentioned as MSP) is developing and growing rapidly and constantly worldwide. It is acknowledged as a key instrument to balance sectoral interests and achieve sustainable use of marine resources with the ecosystem-based approach as the underpinning principle (E... view more
Maritime Spatial Planning (hereinafter mentioned as MSP) is developing and growing rapidly and constantly worldwide. It is acknowledged as a key instrument to balance sectoral interests and achieve sustainable use of marine resources with the ecosystem-based approach as the underpinning principle (EC, 2010). Nevertheless, there are different planning approaches and different levels of implementation of maritime/marine spatial planning (MSP) processes in the world. Among the plans implemented in Europe, and based on the planning processes developed, different aims for MSP can be noted which translate into either strategic, fully integrated, forward-looking and participative planning or "spatial optimization" elements. On the other hand there are areas where MSP is in an immature phase and where mutual learning, improved governance or capacity building is needed, or areas where a strategic approach to facilitate coordination of MSP arrangements would be necessary. This paper addresses current MSP attitudes, challenges and future trends and discusses the MSP planning and management conceptual approaches, options and styles, mainly as defined through the European regulatory framework.... view less
Keywords
spatial planning; seas; ecological system; planning process; strategic planning; sustainable development; EU; international cooperation
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Ecology, Environment
Free Keywords
maritime spatial planning; ecosystem-based management; marine governance; land-sea interaction
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 1-14
Journal
European Quarterly of Political Attitudes and Mentalities, 6 (2017) 3
ISSN
2285-4916
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0