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Developing Equitable Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU : Case Studies from Portugal and Norway

Abdel-Fattah, Dina ; Wester, Misse LU ; Martins, Irene ; Ramos, Sandra and Kleiven, Stian K. (2024) p.99-109
Abstract

Policy Highlights To achieve the recommendation stated in the title, we propose the following: • Maritime spatial planning (MSP) is a mandated approach set forth by the EU to develop a common framework to manage maritime spaces. MSP helps to bring together the perspectives of diverse stakeholders, although challenges exist to ensure it equitably reflects their needs and concerns. The Portuguese case shows the importance of including top-down and bottom-up participation mechanisms to ensure all stakeholders are integrated into the process. MSP can be used to protect sensitive areas and safeguard marine life, but the Norwegian case shows that political buy-in is imperative for its successful implementation. Combining natural and social... (More)

Policy Highlights To achieve the recommendation stated in the title, we propose the following: • Maritime spatial planning (MSP) is a mandated approach set forth by the EU to develop a common framework to manage maritime spaces. MSP helps to bring together the perspectives of diverse stakeholders, although challenges exist to ensure it equitably reflects their needs and concerns. The Portuguese case shows the importance of including top-down and bottom-up participation mechanisms to ensure all stakeholders are integrated into the process. MSP can be used to protect sensitive areas and safeguard marine life, but the Norwegian case shows that political buy-in is imperative for its successful implementation. Combining natural and social sciences in marine planning ensures the integration of diverse views and helps to develop a robust and equitable process.

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Environmental impact, Equity, Fairness, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP), Stakeholder participation
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Strengthening European Climate Policy : Governance Recommendations from Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaborations - Governance Recommendations from Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaborations
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11 pages
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Springer Nature
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  • scopus:105003024011
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9783031720550
9783031720543
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10.1007/978-3-031-72055-0_9
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English
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  author       = {{Abdel-Fattah, Dina and Wester, Misse and Martins, Irene and Ramos, Sandra and Kleiven, Stian K.}},
  booktitle    = {{Strengthening European Climate Policy : Governance Recommendations from Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaborations}},
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  keywords     = {{Environmental impact; Equity; Fairness; Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP); Stakeholder participation}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{99--109}},
  publisher    = {{Springer Nature}},
  title        = {{Developing Equitable Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU : Case Studies from Portugal and Norway}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72055-0_9}},
  doi          = {{10.1007/978-3-031-72055-0_9}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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