Best practice and scientific publications

This article elaborates a conceptual framework to examine social sustainability in marine spatial planning (MSP). Based on a critical literature review of key texts on social sustainability in MSP and...

The document describes the stakeholder engagement strategy for maritime spatial planning in the Macaronesia. It is produced under the MarSP project, with the aim of assisting the competent authorities of...

The document provides a comprehensive analysis of the maritime governance institutions and processes in Macaronesia. It was produced under the MarSP project, with the purpose of assisting the competent authorities...

The report provides a comprehensive description of current maritime uses, activities and issues in the Macaronesian archipelagos. It is produced under the MarSP project, with the purpose of assisting the...

The IH-MSP Platform is the GIS platform which facilitates the implementation of maritime spatial planning in Spain. It focuses on the spatial potentials of offshore aquaculture and wind energy. Developed...

This interactive geoportal provides access to the Portuguese MSP Situation Plan (PSOEM, approved in December 2019) and to the main spatial evidence used in its design. 

The document provides detailed maps of the maritime issues in the Macronesia. It was produced within the context of the MarSP project, with the purpose of assisting the competent authorities...

The report represents the current state of MSP in Madeira and will serve as a basis for future revisions of the Situation Plan for MSP in Madeira. It is produced...

The report summarises the MSP process in Macaronesia and provides a synthesis of lessons learned and best practices identified. It is produced in the context of the MarSP project, with...

In this position paper, WWF provides its opinion and recommendations on how to achieve the ecosystem-based marine spatial plans.  

The study analyses whether, and how, the use of the INSPIRE data model can support and benefit the data management processes. It aims to provide an overall support to the...

The report presents the results of the Pan Baltic Scope project focused on the monitoring and evaluation of MSP. The activity consisted of two parts. The first part included the...