A new proposed framework to assess sustainability impacts of maritime spatial plans (MSP-SA) utilises the ecosystem service (ES) concept to address the often-lacking social sustainability of the plans.
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Belgium - MSP
These brochures summarize the marine spatial plan for the Belgian Part of the North Sea.
This work has been undertaken as part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme jointly implemented Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project entitled ‘Sustainable fish
Ocean & Coastal Management
The need to bring ecosystem services into strategic decisions and policy design for the governance of social-ecological systems is found to be mutually advantageous within the scientific and political community, as it may lead to better environmen
Marine Policy - Volume 132
Over the past decade, marine/maritime spatial planning (MSP) has matured from a concept to a practical approach in advancing sustainable development and management of marine space.
Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 152 (2018), 135-144
The methodology described in the paper published in 2018 in Ocean & Coastal Management allows for the estimation of the monetary value of marine space related to various maritime activities occurring in a specific area.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Marine renewable energy has considerable potential for enhancing the diversity of renewable sources, to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and combat climate change.
Environmental Science and Policy, 106 (2020), 125-135
The study proposes a new approach to Cumulative Effect Assessment (CEA), using the best data available.
Baltic LINes
This guide, develop under the framework of the Baltic LINes project, presents a step-wise approach summarizing the considerations taken when assessing, deciding on and designating the suitable areas for offshore wind energy and grid development.
Baltic LINes
The shipping sector is one of the most prominent activities within any given maritime space so it is one the first sectors that is considered when drafting a maritime spatial plan.
BONUS BALTSPACE
This practices demonstrates how the sustainability of the MSP governance process can be evaluated.