Center for Coastal & Marine Studies
CCMS at the MSP WEEK, MSP-GREEN & REGINA-MSP Final conferences & MSP4BIO think-thank science-policy dialogue in Marseille, 22-24 October 2024
On 22nd of October 2024 “A Decade of European MSP – Stakeholder Conference”, an exciting and dynamic conference exploring the evolving landscape of MSP was conducted in Marseille, France. The conference brings together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the European Union and beyond, to foster dialogue, share best practices, and chart a course towards more integrated and sustainable maritime planning. Over five engaging sessions, the accomplishments of the last decade, lessons learnt, challenges, and future direction of MSP, highlighting the critical role of stakeholder engagement, regional cooperation, and innovative technologies were explored. The discussions covered a wide range of priority topics, from the impact of the European Green Deal on MSP to the integration of climate-smart trends and cutting-edge technologies, how MSP plans are being updated to address contemporary issues such as climate change and multi-use conflicts, the benefits and challenges of data-driven innovations like digital twins for marine environments.
BLUE CONNECT Kick-off start in Berlin!
Between 30 September – 2 October 2024 all project partners met in Berlin, Germany to kick-off the start of the BLUE CONNECT project
SUBMARINER and its partners launched the BLUE CONNECT project on 30 September 2024 in Berlin. This ambitious project addresses the urgent need to protect and restore marine habitats and ecosystems and to overcome gaps in the effective implementation of EU and global legislation by mobilizing the MPA managers, authorities, industries and local communities to co-develop and demonstrate a systematic approach to marine conservation planning and management. CCMS is partner in the BLUE CONNECT and leads the Work package 4 – Showcasing effective co-ownership and co-management: engaging stakeholders and citizens.
NEW MSP RESEARCH PAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: EXPLORING INTEGRATION OF LAND-SEA INTERACTIONS IN MARITIME SPATIAL PLANNING IN THE BULGARIAN CONTEXT, BLACK SEA
We are happy to announce, that the Center for Coastal and Marine Studies (CCMS) in collaboration with:
• National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR), Venice, Italy
• t-ELIKA, Venice, Italy
• Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC), Split, Croatia
• Marine Scotland – Marine Planning and Policy | Scottish Government, Scotland, United Kingdom
has published a joint research paper in Marine Policy Journal (Elsevier): Exploring integration of land-sea interactions in maritime spatial planning in the Bulgarian context, Black Sea
MSP4BIO 3rd Science Policy Dialogues Think Tank: Advancing Biodiversity Integration in Maritime Spatial Planning
On October 24th, 2024, in Marseille, the MSP4BIO project will host its 3rd Science Policy Dialogues Think Tank event. This event will take place following the MSP-GREEN & REGINA MSP Joint Closing Conference and will be held at the same venue. The Think Tank will run from 15:00 to 17:00.
The prior objective of the MSP4BIO Project is to advance the integration of biodiversity into Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). In line with this goal, MSP4BIO has established a series of Science Policy Dialogue Think Tanks, aimed at bringing together experts, scientists, and policymakers at both the EU and regional seas levels. These collaborative sessions focus on co-developing innovative solutions for incorporating biodiversity into MSP, fostering policy alignment, and ensuring that science-based approaches are effectively communicated to policy actors.
