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Digitalisation can improve cities' liveability in multiple domains. Read our latest publication to find out more.

The Implications of the Ocean Governance Framework established by the United Nations for the Implementation of the EU MSP Directive - Background Technical Study by EU MSP Platform

New Guidelines and Good Practices on "How to incorporate Underwater Cultural Heritage into Maritime Spatial Planning".

A new guidance document for monitoring, evaluating & revising maritime spatial plans was just published and is now available on our website. Based on literature review and stakeholder feedback, it comes with a toolbox tested in case studies & revised subsequentially with our MSP experts.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has assessed nine maritime spatial plans from around the Baltic Sea, developed by eight different EU countries and one autonomous region, to measure and compare the degree to which they comply with the principles of ecosystem-based management. Read more about this analysis, its conclusions and identified paths for progress.

Since 2009, BUILD UP has been the EU reference portal for energy efficiency in buildings. Ahead of the forthcoming revamping under europa.eu, know more about the platform and the options for the way forward!

This new infographics presents the 20 offshore renewable energy projects that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is supporting with about EUR 24.5 million EU contribution under the 2018-2020 blue economy calls for proposals.

This updated CORDIS Results Pack features 13 EU-funded projects that have set a new dynamic for accelerating and upscaling private financing of energy efficiency investments across the EU, as well as making such investments much more attractive to investors. Check the online version to learn more about the projects!

The International Center for Black Sea Studies has published a new paper entitled 'Exploiting Tourism 4.0 potentials for the Black Sea'.

The Bulgarian Center for Coastal and Marine Studies published a new research paper: "Supporting Multi-Use Of The Sea With Maritime Spatial Planning. The Case Of A Multi-Use Opportunity Development - Bulgaria, Black Sea". Download it for free before Feb. 16, 2022.

New global research details future conflict potentials, guidance and the role of Maritime Spatial Planning.

Capacity4MSP, a practical and interactive collaboration platform for MSP stakeholders, recently published a new report synthesising the knowledge gained from various MSP projects and MSP practices within and beyond the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) in order to supplement EU, pan-Baltic and national commitments towards a well-functioning MSP in the BSR by 2021. Click the link for more.

Download our latest brochure showcasing Horizon 2020 Energy projects with innovative solutions for smart grids and storage.

The “Study on Integrating an Ecosystem-based Approach into Maritime Spatial Planning” was launched by the European Commission and carried out by a team coordinated by Milieu Consulting with ACTeon, the Baltic Environmental Forum and Wageningen University, supported by Fresh Thoughts Consulting and GRID-Arendal. The main objective of the study is to assess the state of play in the practical application of an Ecosystem-based Approach (EBA) in MSP and to develop a practical method and toolbox that can support the application, monitoring and evaluation of EBA in MSP.

The European Commission’s Technical Expert Group (TEG) on Data for Maritime Spatial Planning is pleased to share the newly published ‘Proposal for making harmonized MSP plan data available across Europe. Results of the work of the Technical Expert Group (TEG) on MSP data’. In connection with these recommendations, the Assistance Mechanism for Implementation of MSP, in partnership with the TEG and EMODnet invites EU Member States to request support, should they have need, in connection with the newly published recommendations, including the possibility of organising training session for EU Member States.

Researchers supported by the EU-funded NAVIGATE and ENGAGE projects estimate that actions to limit global warming to well below 2 °C would boost the energy sector employment from 18 to 26 million by 2050.

Through its BUILD UP Skills initiative, the EU aims to increase the number of trained and qualified building professionals across Europe, with a view to delivering new nearly zero-energy buildings as well as building renovations offering high-energy performance.

The European MSP Platform published over the last months to reports focusing on fisheries, aquaculture and offshore windfarms coexistence as well as best practice guidance in multi-use issues and licensing procedures. Make sure to download these on our website.

In response to the increasing demands and pressures for maritime space, the benefits of multi-use have been demonstrated by a number of projects. This technical study by the European MSP Platform highlights existing initiatives and forms of multi-use at sea in Europe and provides proposals to reduce licencing obstacles to its deployment. Based on best practice, this technical study provides tools for the implementation of CMA Goal II: A competitive, innovative and sustainable blue economy for the Black Sea, through the development of synergies between blue economy sectors.

The brochure gives an overview of the Connecting Europe Facility funding in the field of energy for 2014-2020, including the key features of the programme and a breakdown by sector.