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Study on Integrating an Ecosystem-based Approach into Maritime Spatial Planning

Project Final Report - Summary of project activities

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Identification
HZ-09-21-420-EN-N
Publication date
13 October 2021
Author
European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Description

The Study on Integrating an Ecosystem-based Approach into Maritime Spatial Planning was contracted by the European Commission (by the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, EASME, with DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries)1. It was awarded to a consortium that brings together Milieu Consulting with ACTeon, the Baltic Environment Forum, Fresh Thoughts Consulting, GRID-Arendal and Wageningen Marine Research. The project started in November 2019.
The main objective of the study is to:

  • propose feasible and practical approaches and guidelines for applying the EBA in MSP with the presently available information
  • a practical method or tool for evaluating, monitoring and review the application of EBA in MSP

 

General publications13 October 2021
Study on EBA in MSP - Final Report

This report provides a summary of the work done under the project.

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What are the lessons from current practice in applying Ecosystem-Based Approaches in Maritime Spatial Planning?
Results from the literature review

General publications13 October 2021
Study on EBA in MSP - LIT REVIEW Report FINAL

Study on Integrating an Ecosystem-based Approach into Maritime Spatial Planning

What are the lessons from current practice in applying Ecosystem-Based Approaches in Maritime Spatial Planning?
Results from the literature review

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(1.66 MB - PDF)
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Study on Integrating an Ecosystem-based Approach into Maritime Spatial Planning
Project case-study reports

General publications22 October 2021
EBA-MSP-Case studies

This report present project case-study reports

  • Netherlands case study
  • Baltic Sea cross-border case study
  • Black Sea case study
  • Elaboration of MSP cases studies using an EBA
  • The Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan
cover report
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Guidelines for implementing an Ecosystem-based Approach in Maritime Spatial Planning
Including a method for the evaluation, monitoring and review of EBA in MSP

General publications12 November 2021
Guidelines for implementing an Ecosystem-based Approach in Maritime Spatial Planning

Including a method for the evaluation, monitoring and review of EBA in MSP

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13 OCTOBER 2021
Study on EBA in MSP - Final Report
English
(4.88 MB - PDF)
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