Maritime spatial planning

Some EU Member States (MS) have introduced a maritime spatial planning (MSP) process to manage the activities taking place within their seas and coastal areas. Increased activities at sea are expected to contribute to economic growth and innovation. The European Commission has proposed a Directive that would oblige MS to make such plans and coordinate them with other MS.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Spatial planning for the 'blue economy': Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management http://www.europeansources.info/record/spatial-planning-for-the-blue-economy-maritime-spatial-planning-and-integrated-coastal-management/

ESO: Background information: Maritime spatial planning: the right answer to secure and support Blue growth for the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-maritime-spatial-planning-the-right-answer-to-secure-and-support-blue-growth-for-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management http://www.europeansources.info/record/proposal-for-a-directive-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-establishing-a-framework-for-maritime-spatial-planning-and-integrated-coastal-management/

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