Category Archives: Case Study

Spatial Plan for the German Exclusive Economic Zone in the Baltic Sea

Spatial Plan for the German Exclusive Economic Zone in the Baltic Sea Summary: In order to co-ordinate the growing conflict of maritime uses, in particular between developing and space intensive offshore wind farms and marine environmental protection goals as well as traditional maritime uses such as shipping and fisheries, an integrative and sustainable approach is needed……

Spatial Plan for the German Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Sea

Spatial Plan for the German Exclusive Economic Zone in the North Sea Summary: In order to co-ordinate the growing conflict of maritime uses, in particular between developing and space intensive offshore wind farms and marine environmental protection goals as well as traditional maritime uses such as shipping and fisheries, an integrative and sustainable approach is needed……

A Pilot Initiative on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Baltic Sea, 2002 – 2005: Findings and Recommendations Final Report

A Pilot Initiative on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Baltic Sea, 2002 – 2005: Findings and Recommendations Final Report Summary: Based on an idea developed during the 5th Conference of Ministers responsible for spatial planning and development in the Baltic Sea region countries, a pilot initiative was established between 2002 and 2005 for the support

Marine Protected Areas Policy and Implementation Plan

Marine Protected Areas Policy and Implementation Plan Summary: This document sets out the policy and implementation plan to protect New Zealand’s marine biodiversity by establishing a comprehensive and representative network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The Government is committed to ensuring that New Zealand’s marine biodiversity is protected, and the… Authors: Department of Conservation and Ministry of

Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and the Sea Areas off the Lofoten Islands

Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and the Sea Areas off the Lofoten Islands Summary: The purpose of this management plan is to provide a framework for the sustainable use of natural resources and goods derived from the Barents Sea and the sea areas off the Lofoten Islands (subsequently referred to as

ntegrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Norwegian Sea Report No. 37 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting

Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Norwegian Sea Report No. 37 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting Summary: The present white paper is based on two earlier white papers, Protecting the Riches of the Seas (Report No. 12 (2001–2002) to the Storting) and Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and

Marine Zoning in Saint Kitts and Nevis: A Path Towards Sustainable Management of Marine Resources

Marine Zoning in Saint Kitts and Nevis: A Path Towards Sustainable Management of Marine Resources Summary: This project initiated a marine spatial planning process and developed a draft marine zoning design for a small island nation in the Eastern Caribbean. St. Kitts and Nevis was chosen as the project site because it met a set of

Potential benefits of marine spatial planning to economic activity in the UK

Potential benefits of marine spatial planning to economic activity in the UK Summary: GHK Consulting Ltd and Scott Wilson were commissioned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to examine the potential economic benefits of introducing a system of marine spatial planning to the UK. Authors: GHK Consulting Ltd. Date: 2004 Geography: INT-United Kingdom Source or Agency: Not

Marine Management Organisation : Maximising the Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Planning for English Coastal Communities

Marine Management Organisation: Maximising the Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Planning for English Coastal Communities Summary: This report aims to help marine planners meet that challenge set by the Marine Policy Statement (MPS). The MPS requires marine planners to plan in such a way that “benefits society as a whole,” and contributes to resilient and cohesive communities