The Way Forward on Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Planning in the EU

Marine spatial planning (MSP) is currently practiced by almost half of the world’s nations. While some countries are working on their second, third or fourth round MSP, many going through first marine planning. Thus, there experiences to share and reflect upon. Current practices MSP show a minimum ecosystem-based approaches, which indicates need develop practice further. This paper examines compares best practices, selected experts, how take an approach in presents list concrete actions for approach. The consulted experts consider close connections other policies, such as Strategy Framework Directive Habitat Directive, key process. most think more, preferably localized specific, guidelines, find existing guidelines adequate but knowledge operationalize them inadequate. selection diverse suggests different ways MSP.