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The MSPGlobal initiative launched its new self-paced online training ! The training presents the definition, concept, role and use of Maritime Spatial Planning and its relation to other integrated approaches. It explores ongoing implementation of MSP around the world, and dives into related aspects such...

The Belgium support mechanism for offshore wind farms, amounting to €682 million, was approved by the European Commission on 13th of September and should enable the first auction process for construction to start on October 28. 

The approval paves the way for the auction of...

A new study highlights that the European Union's Marine Protected Areas will not meet their conservation targets as they provide marginal protection againts industrial marine activities.

The paper highlights that reaching the EU’s 10% strict protection target will require “radical changes” through a better regulation...

Public administrations across the EU need to ensure necessary skills, competences and capabilities on individual, organisational and system level to address complex challenges, and to deliver quality policies and services. However they often struggle to attract and retain qualified staff due to increasing competition for...

This report presents the results of a survey which aimed to collect information and to summarise practices and lessons learned from conducting SEA during the preparation and adoption of recent maritime spatial plans by the Baltic Sea countries., which were obtained through a desk study...

The FLORES Project (Forward Looking at the Offshore Renewables), aiming to develop tools and activities to support and expand the Pact for Skills in the Offshore Renewable Energies, has launched its online MOOC on Ocean multi-use. 

This MOOC aims to provide real-world examples of...

This survey, developed by two EU-funded projects, BioAgora and B-USEFUL, aims to gather valuable insights from scientists and policymakers on the most pressing challenge for marine biodiversity at the science-policy-interface (SPI). 

The survey only takes 15 minute to complete and the information collected will...

The European Marine Board launched it's Future Science Brief No. 11 on 'Marine habitat mapping' during the "Brown Bag Lunch" meeting. The Future Science Brief was written by the EMB Working Group on Marine Habitat Mapping, consisting of 14 experts from 11 European countries...

Recognising that MSP serves as a vital tool for effectively managing marine resources, balancing conservation and economic interests, as well as the complexities and evolving nature of MSP, the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries...

The European Commission launched a new call for proposals for Maritime Spatial Planning in the North Sea under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), with EU co-funding of up to EUR 2.5 million.

This call is intended to fund projects developing innovative responses...

The Irish Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, published on 13 May 2024 the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP). This document is Ireland’s first ever spatial plan for renewable energy at sea. It identifies and proposes four maritime areas off the...

Finland has published it Coastal Strategy in April 2024: "The Coastal Strategy refines the vision and measures for the coast set out in Finland’s Maritime Spatial Plan 2030. In the strategy work, instead of setting strategic goals, stakeholders have worked together to find common...

After 2,5 years or work, the eMSP Project gathered its community from 31 January to 1 February 2024 in Gdansk (Poland) for its final conference.

A wide diversity of stakeholders - maritime spatial planners, researchers, managing authorities and policymakers from the North and Baltic Sea...

Eklipse launched a call for knowledge for initial scoping on cumulative impacts of offshore wind farms and their consequences for the achievement of good environmental status of marine ecosystems.

Eklipse was created in 2016 to help governments, institutions, businesses and NGOs make better-informed decisions when...

If you are managing a Marine Protected Area in EU seas or outermost territories, this award is for you !

 In the framework of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, BlueMissionAA and MPA Europe projects are launching the MPA Awards aiming...