scholarly journals Exploring land-sea interactions: Insights for shaping territorial space

Europa XXI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 45-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Kidd ◽  
Dave Shaw ◽  
Holger Janssen
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Historical Overview ◽  
European Policy ◽  
Coastal Planning ◽  
Human Wellbeing ◽  
Management Regimes ◽  
Maritime Spatial Planning ◽  
New Phase

The interactions between land and sea are fundamental to human wellbeing. Within Europe, the 2014 Directive establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (MSP Directive), which requires EU coastal member states to have marine spatial plans in place by 2021, also requires that MSP authorities should explicitly take into account land-sea interactions. This has stimulated a new phase of investigation into land-sea interactions in Europe. This paper aims to contribute to marine and coastal planning debates by reflecting on one of these investigations, the Maritime Spatial Planning and Land Sea Interactions (MSP-LSI) project. The paper starts by providing a historical overview of the growing attention being paid to LSI within the context of European policy making. This sets the context for the MSP-LSI project and the approach to exploring land-sea interactions it developed is outlined. The paper then uses examples from the project’s case study investigations to highlight and illustrate some of the wider insights the project revealed, both in relation to the extensive spatial footprint associated with selected maritime sectors and how marine space is being shaped by, and contributing to landward activity and governance agendas. It concludes by presenting a case not only for adopting a ‘one space’ perspective in MSP, but in territorial spatial planning and management regimes more generally.

scholarly journals A “learning paradox” in maritime spatial planning

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xander Keijser ◽  
Hilde Toonen ◽  
Jan van Tatenhove
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Learning Paradox ◽  
The Common ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Maritime Spatial Planning ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Both policy-makers and scholars acknowledge and emphasize the need for learning in maritime spatial planning (MSP). However, few explain why learning is important. As such, it remains a vague and understudied process and is taken for granted and assumed to be and do “only good” which might hinder an in-depth assessment of the effectiveness of learning in policy-making. In this paper, we investigate whether, and if so in what way, explicit attention is given to learning in MSP. In this way, we try to unpack a (plausible) “learning paradox” and gain more insight into the different conceptualizations of learning in MSP. We use seven dimensions to examine learning in MSP by conducting a literature review of scientific MSP literature and a case study, which analyzes learning in the Dutch MSP process. The literature review and case study point to a “learning paradox” in MSP, showing both similarities and differences. The common lack of attention for risk and ambiguities is particularly problematic, while the existing clarity about who (should) learn and how can be seen as opportunities to gain insights in learning in MSP. Overall, we argue that acknowledging the paradox is paramount to improve the effectiveness of learning processes in MSP.

scholarly journals A Framework for Participatory Impact Assessment: Involving Stakeholders in European Policy Making, a Case Study of Land Use Change in Malta

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jake Breton Morris ◽  
Valentina Tassone ◽  
Rudolf de Groot ◽  
Marguerite Camilleri ◽  
Stefano Moncada
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Change ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
European Policy

scholarly journals Sustainable Fishing and Aquaculture Activities in the Atlantic Coast of the Portuguese North Region: Multi-Stakeholder Views as a Tool for Maritime Spatial Planning

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 663
Author(s):  
Emilio Salas-Leiton ◽  
Luis R. Vieira ◽  
Lúcia Guilhermino
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Atlantic Coast ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Coastal Aquaculture ◽  
Local Species ◽  
Maritime Spatial Planning ◽  
Multi Stakeholder

The experienced view of stakeholders is a very valuable tool to build inclusive and reliable maritime spatial planning (MSP). Within this context, the present work assesses the potential and limitations for a further sustainable development of fishing and aquaculture activities, considering the Portuguese North Region as case study. The official strategies and legal framework drafted by Portugal in MSP issues were initially reviewed, with the corresponding management objectives identified. Official statistical data were used to show the current situation of regional fishery and aquaculture, while the perceptions of involved groups were collected by a methodology based in a multi-stakeholder survey and subsequent workshop. Taking into account the regional circumstances defined by a decreased fishing production (decline of 45.9% during the period of 2012–2019) and scarce aquaculture weight (≤1% in terms of national production in 2018), the stakeholders brought to light great difficulties on the part of public administration to implement official management objectives. The stakeholders also considered that conflicts between maritime activities are almost inexistent at present, even though they predicted future disagreements when new players intend to use maritime space. A positive response about a successful future for aquaculture was obtained from every group surveyed, although the specialized stakeholders pointed out severe limitations for a further development of both off-shore and extensive coastal aquaculture modalities. In conclusion, it seems evident there is the need for a fluent collaboration with the regional fishing stakeholder, particularly promoting synergies involving small scale fleets, in order to avoid future potential conflicts. Against the challenges and limitations posed by the aquaculture industry, promoting the intensive cultivation of high commercial value fish and new interest local species, when conducted under sustainable practices that add value to the harvested product, would be an interesting strategy to implement in our case study.

scholarly journals Preconditions of new container terminal location in the Maritime Spatial Planning framework. A case study for the Central Port Concept in Gdańsk

Marine Policy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 130 ◽  
pp. 104585
Author(s):  
Ernest Czermański ◽  
Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek ◽  
Jacek Zaucha ◽  
Barbara Pawłowska ◽  
Magdalena Matczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Container Terminal ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Maritime Spatial Planning
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