Implementation phase of maritime spatial plans across Europe aligned with a turbulent time with many emerging challenges and challenging agreements. However, our strive towards sustainable, coherent and innovative MSP (across borders, sectors and levels) was fuelling our collaboration and will be reflected in our results.

After 2,5 years in joint work between maritime spatial planners, researchers, managing authorities and policymakers from the North and Baltic Sea Regions we want to share our findings in 5 emerging topics [Ocean governance, Ecosystem-based approach, Sustainable blue economy, Monitoring and evaluation, Data sharing] and 2 cross-cutting themes [Climate Change and European Green Deal].

We will also acclaim a Community of Practice approach which allowed to deepen knowledge and formulate recommendations for various stakeholders of MSP. Last but not least we will exchange on solutions with fellow MSP projects and experts beyond two sea-basins for the future of MSP through integration and collaboration.

If you have any questions or requests, please contact Marjoleine Karper (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) marjoleine.karper[at]rvo.nl.

Programme of conference will be developed gradually. All updates will be available here and sent to all the registered participants.

Registration is open until 9 January 2024.