Workshop on key principles for maritime spatial planning

S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal, 2-3 July 2009

Organised in close cooperation with the University of the Azores and OSPAR and supported by the Regional government of the Azores as well as other European Regional Sea Conventions.

• Programme [ ~ 118 Kb]
• Vittorio Barale, Joint Research Centre; Nicole Schaefer, European Commission, DG Maritime Affairs & Fisheries; Hermien Busschbach, European Commission, DG Maritime Affairs & Fisheries: Key messages emerging from the ongoing EU debate on Maritime Spatial Planning [ ~ 2 Mb]
• Helena Calado, Professor University of the Azores: Azores Marine Park - simplifying decision processes [ ~ 2.4 Mb]
• Hermanni Backer, Project researcher of HELCOM: Incorporating monitoring and evaluation MSP in the Baltic Sea [ ~ 2.6 Mb]
• Jorge Aranda, Diplomatic Advisor of State Secretary for National Defense and Maritime Affairs: The Portuguese National Ocean Strategy: an integrated approach to the oceans and the seas [ ~ 761 Kb]
• Nicolas Fichaux, Head of policy analysis, European Wind Energy Association: Cross- border cooperation on offshore wind energy [ ~ 1.8 Mb]
• Mário Rui Pinho, Department of Oceanography and Fisheries (DOP), University of the Azores: Science based management of ocean resources – strong data and knowledge base [ ~ 4.5 Mb]
• Ian Shepherd, European Commission, DG Maritime Affairs & Fisheries: Presentation on Emodnet [ ~ 500 Kb]
• Key principles discussed:
  • Cross-border cooperation [ ~ 128 Kb]
  • Incorporating monitoring and evaluation [ ~ 202 Kb]
  • Strong data and knowledge base [ ~ 172 Kb]
  • Coordination within Member States – simplifying decision processes [ ~ 124 Kb]
  • Developing MSP in a transparent manner [ ~ 123 Kb]
• Eugene Nixon, Marine Institute Ireland: MSP in the OSPAR area [ ~ 1.9 Mb]
• Fanny Douvere, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, UNESCO, Paris: Steps in the process of developing ecosystem-based marine spatial planning [ ~ 2 Mb]
• Gert Verreet, European Commission, DG Environment: Ecosystem based approach, MSP and link with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive [ ~ 548 Kb]
• Gabriella Lindholm, Ambassador for Marine Environment Sweden: Nordic Council of Ministers - Report on Maritime Management and Planning [ ~ 1 Mb]
• Conclusions and presentation of key results [ ~ 939 Kb]
• Closing statement by Joe Borg, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: Maritime spatial planning: building on our commitment
• Summary of discussion - sessions on five principles [ ~ 400 Kb]
• Key messages and summary of discussion [ ~ 795 Kb]