Offshore wind farms compete against other uses of the sea for space. Maritime spatial planning ought to resolve such conflicts. What role does the law of the sea play? In the exclusive economic zone, the rights of the coastal state and the rights of other states are of equal importance. How can a coastal state, that is applying maritime spatial planning, respect the rights of other states to comply with the requirements of the law of the sea? This study elaborates on the roots of today´s problems and develops solutions.
Multi-criteria selection of offshore wind farms: Case study for the Baltic States