The recommendations cover four aspects and four sectors. The aspects are transboundary co-operation, processes, planning evidence and stakeholders and platforms.
The sectors include shipping, fisheries, energy and environment. The sector recommendations were formulated based on input from ministries and agencies responsible for shipping, fisheries, energy and environment. For each recommendation, there is a named target group such as policy-makers and planning authorities.
Read more on the project on www.balticscope.eu
Baltic SCOPE – Better Together
The Baltic Sea is among the busiest seas in the world. At the same time, its ecosystem is unique and faces serious challenges. Baltic SCOPE was a project on Maritime Spatial Planning of this sea.
Baltic SCOPE was designed to increase collaboration and coordination between national authorities and other key stakeholders, in order to develop common approaches to solve transboundary issues and enhance the alignment of national maritime spatial plans in the Baltic Sea region.
The two-year project covered four sectors of maritime activities: fishery, shipping, environment and energy. New methods were developed to gather information and develop planning evidence. The project reached its aim and increased the collaboration between the countries involved. The findings we made in Baltic SCOPE can benefit the Baltic Sea, now and in the future.
Read more about the project on www.balticscope.eu
The report "Development of a Maritime Spatial Plan: The Latvian Recipe" is a draft for the maritime spatial plan for the Republic of Latvia. It describes the methodology used in it to include the internal and territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone in the Maritime Spatial Planning.
During the process, certain priorities took shape: four sector-based and two cross-cutting. The sectors were maritime transport, fishery, tourism and production of renewable energy, while the cross-cutting included environment and state security.
www.balticscope.eu
Regional solution for integrated land and water management -Workshop 1 - CP m...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes an initiative by GWP West Africa to strengthen regional dialogue on groundwater management. It aims to improve cooperation with strategic partners on climate change adaptation and food security. Key points include conducting a regional dialogue to better integrate groundwater issues into national and regional policies, with a focus on transboundary aquifers. The initiative will assess groundwater management, build capacity, and facilitate more sustainable development policies regarding groundwater resources. A regional consultation workshop is planned to validate findings and define priority actions.
Baltic SCOPE kick-off - Cross-Border cooperation in the North sea by Leo de Vrees, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Progress of the Baltic SCOPE Ecosystem Approach topic at project's partner meeting on 21-22 June 2016 in Szczecin, POLAND
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise on the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
This document provides a framework for implementing integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) policy in the Mediterranean region. It discusses progress made towards ICZM, barriers that still exist, and recommendations to overcome those barriers. Some of the key points include:
1. While some progress has been made through projects and a new protocol, ICZM still faces challenges from the rapid development along coasts and a lack of continuity between projects.
2. Barriers include a short-term project approach, a gap between fast development and management capacity, and a perception of ICZM only focusing on the environment.
3. Recommendations include focusing on implementing the new ICZM protocol, linking funding to the
Baltic SCOPE – Better Together
The Baltic Sea is among the busiest seas in the world. At the same time, its ecosystem is unique and faces serious challenges. Baltic SCOPE was a project on Maritime Spatial Planning of this sea.
Baltic SCOPE was designed to increase collaboration and coordination between national authorities and other key stakeholders, in order to develop common approaches to solve transboundary issues and enhance the alignment of national maritime spatial plans in the Baltic Sea region.
The two-year project covered four sectors of maritime activities: fishery, shipping, environment and energy. New methods were developed to gather information and develop planning evidence. The project reached its aim and increased the collaboration between the countries involved. The findings we made in Baltic SCOPE can benefit the Baltic Sea, now and in the future.
Read more about the project on www.balticscope.eu
The report "Development of a Maritime Spatial Plan: The Latvian Recipe" is a draft for the maritime spatial plan for the Republic of Latvia. It describes the methodology used in it to include the internal and territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone in the Maritime Spatial Planning.
During the process, certain priorities took shape: four sector-based and two cross-cutting. The sectors were maritime transport, fishery, tourism and production of renewable energy, while the cross-cutting included environment and state security.
www.balticscope.eu
Regional solution for integrated land and water management -Workshop 1 - CP m...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes an initiative by GWP West Africa to strengthen regional dialogue on groundwater management. It aims to improve cooperation with strategic partners on climate change adaptation and food security. Key points include conducting a regional dialogue to better integrate groundwater issues into national and regional policies, with a focus on transboundary aquifers. The initiative will assess groundwater management, build capacity, and facilitate more sustainable development policies regarding groundwater resources. A regional consultation workshop is planned to validate findings and define priority actions.
Baltic SCOPE kick-off - Cross-Border cooperation in the North sea by Leo de Vrees, Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Progress of the Baltic SCOPE Ecosystem Approach topic at project's partner meeting on 21-22 June 2016 in Szczecin, POLAND
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise on the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
This document provides a framework for implementing integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) policy in the Mediterranean region. It discusses progress made towards ICZM, barriers that still exist, and recommendations to overcome those barriers. Some of the key points include:
1. While some progress has been made through projects and a new protocol, ICZM still faces challenges from the rapid development along coasts and a lack of continuity between projects.
2. Barriers include a short-term project approach, a gap between fast development and management capacity, and a perception of ICZM only focusing on the environment.
3. Recommendations include focusing on implementing the new ICZM protocol, linking funding to the
Baltic SCOPE workshop discussion on ENVIRONMENT at Baltic SCOPE Central Baltic case (involving Latvia, Estonia and Sweden) stakeholder conference on 31 May - 1 June 2016 in Jurmala, LATVIA
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise on the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Integration in Baltic Sea MSP: What role does it really play? at the 2nd Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Riga, Latvia on 23-24 November 2016 (the final conference of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration).
Project partners explore in five case studies in what way integration manifests itself in MSP processes as well as what are the enablers and constraints for integration. When thinking about these particular cases also reflect on the relationships between the integration challenges and how they affect prospects for sustainable development (ecological, social and economic) of the sea:
** MSP cooperation at a pan-Baltic sea-basin level
** Lithuanian-Latvian cross-border MSP interactions
** Federalism and MSP in Germany
** Transboundary and cross-sector MSP interactions in the Sound, Sweden and Denmark
** Fisheries stakeholders and conflicts linked to MSP in Poland
Speakers:
** Anne Luttmann, Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW)
** Nerijus Blažauskas, Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI)
** Kira Gee, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
** Andrea Morf, Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment
** Jacek Zaucha, Chairman of VASAB Committee on Spatial Planning and Development of the Baltic Sea Region
** Jakub Turski, Maritime Institute in Gdansk
Video and other presentations - www.balticscope.eu
www.vasab.org
Progress of the Baltic SCOPE Lessons learned topic at project's partner meeting on 21-22 June 2016 in Szczecin, POLAND
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise on the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Baltic SCOPE kick-off - Cross-border planning in Adriatic Ionian MSP, ADRIPLAN project by Francesco Musco, University IUAV of Venice
29 September Riga, Latvia
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
The document discusses the ecosystem approach in maritime spatial planning. The ecosystem approach focuses on preserving marine ecosystem structure and function, maintaining ecosystem services to support human needs, and providing spatial solutions for human activities that are compatible with achieving good environmental status and allowing ecosystems to adapt to human changes. It then lists questions that the ecosystem approach in maritime spatial planning should seek to answer, such as how best knowledge and practices are being applied, how ecosystem services and alternatives are being included, and how adaptation, participation and coherence across levels are being considered.
Report on the Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Vietnam is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and needs to prioritize adaptation. The document outlines Vietnam's climate change policies and progress developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP). Key milestones include gathering data on climate impacts in 7 regions in 2017-2018 and holding consultation workshops. However, gaps remain in financing, government capacity, implementation capabilities, institutional coordination, technologies, and public awareness. The NAP aims to address these challenges and effectively adapt key sectors like energy, water, forestry and agriculture to climate change.
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
Presentation on the 6th World Water Forum (WWF) at the 7th High Level Session Ministerial Forum of the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) by Patrick Lavarde, DG ONEMA,
WWF6 IFC governor, Vice-Chair of the thematic process commission.
A framework to assess climate finance readiness and initial results from four readiness assessments for the UNEP/UNDP/WRI GCF Readiness Program. Presentation by Pieter Terpstra, WRI Vulnerability and Adaptation Initiative.
Baltic SCOPE Topic Paper - Environment by Magdalena Wesolowska, Maritime Office in Szczecin, Poland, at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
The document provides information on international climate finance sources, focusing on selected funds. It introduces climate finance and defines it as funding used to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. The document then summarizes several major climate funds that can provide financing for climate projects, including the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Clean Technology Fund, ADB Sustainable Transport Initiative, and NAMA Facility. For each fund, details are provided on eligible activities, financing instruments, application procedures, and examples of relevant transport projects.
This document outlines the activities and execution arrangements for a project to improve governance of the transboundary Stampriet-Kalahari/Karoo Aquifer. The project has two main components: 1) building recognition of the shared nature of the resource through a science-based assessment, and 2) reaching consensus on transboundary governance mechanisms. Key activities include an indicator-based assessment of the aquifer, development of an information management system, establishment of a multi-country consultative body, and training to enhance awareness of international law on transboundary aquifers. Execution will be led by a steering committee and project team from the three countries sharing the aquifer.
Baltic SCOPE workshop discussion on ENERGY at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
The Adaptation Committee is an advisory body established under the UNFCCC to promote adaptation and support parties in implementing adaptation. It provides technical support and guidance to parties, promotes national adaptation planning, supports monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions, and strengthens engagement and information sharing to improve adaptation support. The Adaptation Committee collaborates with UN agencies, bodies under the UNFCCC, and other organizations. It develops thematic reports, hosts adaptation forums, and makes recommendations to the COP. Upcoming work includes analyses on adaptation finance, national adaptation planning processes, economic diversification for adaptation, and a second flexible workplan.
National Approach in Data Exchange – Danish Maritime Spatial Data Infrastructure by Jens Peter W.Hartmann, Danish Geodata Agency at the workshop 'Towards joint understanding of data exchange' at the 2nd Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Riga, Latvia on 23-24 November 2016 (the final conference of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration).
Video and other presentations - www.balticscope.eu
www.vasab.org
Baltic SCOPE workshop discussion on FISHERIES at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
To make it easier to use the ecosystem approach in Maritime Spatial Planning we made a toolbox. The toolbox contains three checklists. These checklists are useful for authorities and others involved in Maritime Spatial Planning.
Our checklists help you to secure that the key elements of the ecosystem approach are included in your Maritime Spatial Planning. They can also inspire and help you to analyse the extent of common views.
Read more about the project on www.balticscope.eu
Spatial planners work in different contexts and have different objectives depending on which country is in question. That is something that became very clear during our collaboration. Therefore an evaluation framework has to be flexible, so that it can be adapted to different contexts.
The evaluation framework we developed presents a set of criteria and indicators that can be used in future evaluations. It gives methodological guidance for evaluating Maritime Spatial Planning processes, with an emphasis on transboundary aspects. The framework could also be used for designing effective planning processes.
Read more about the project www.balticscope.eu
Baltic SCOPE workshop discussion on ENVIRONMENT at Baltic SCOPE Central Baltic case (involving Latvia, Estonia and Sweden) stakeholder conference on 31 May - 1 June 2016 in Jurmala, LATVIA
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise on the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Integration in Baltic Sea MSP: What role does it really play? at the 2nd Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Riga, Latvia on 23-24 November 2016 (the final conference of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration).
Project partners explore in five case studies in what way integration manifests itself in MSP processes as well as what are the enablers and constraints for integration. When thinking about these particular cases also reflect on the relationships between the integration challenges and how they affect prospects for sustainable development (ecological, social and economic) of the sea:
** MSP cooperation at a pan-Baltic sea-basin level
** Lithuanian-Latvian cross-border MSP interactions
** Federalism and MSP in Germany
** Transboundary and cross-sector MSP interactions in the Sound, Sweden and Denmark
** Fisheries stakeholders and conflicts linked to MSP in Poland
Speakers:
** Anne Luttmann, Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW)
** Nerijus Blažauskas, Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI)
** Kira Gee, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
** Andrea Morf, Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment
** Jacek Zaucha, Chairman of VASAB Committee on Spatial Planning and Development of the Baltic Sea Region
** Jakub Turski, Maritime Institute in Gdansk
Video and other presentations - www.balticscope.eu
www.vasab.org
Progress of the Baltic SCOPE Lessons learned topic at project's partner meeting on 21-22 June 2016 in Szczecin, POLAND
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise on the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Baltic SCOPE kick-off - Cross-border planning in Adriatic Ionian MSP, ADRIPLAN project by Francesco Musco, University IUAV of Venice
29 September Riga, Latvia
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
The document discusses the ecosystem approach in maritime spatial planning. The ecosystem approach focuses on preserving marine ecosystem structure and function, maintaining ecosystem services to support human needs, and providing spatial solutions for human activities that are compatible with achieving good environmental status and allowing ecosystems to adapt to human changes. It then lists questions that the ecosystem approach in maritime spatial planning should seek to answer, such as how best knowledge and practices are being applied, how ecosystem services and alternatives are being included, and how adaptation, participation and coherence across levels are being considered.
Report on the Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
Vietnam is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and needs to prioritize adaptation. The document outlines Vietnam's climate change policies and progress developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP). Key milestones include gathering data on climate impacts in 7 regions in 2017-2018 and holding consultation workshops. However, gaps remain in financing, government capacity, implementation capabilities, institutional coordination, technologies, and public awareness. The NAP aims to address these challenges and effectively adapt key sectors like energy, water, forestry and agriculture to climate change.
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
Presentation on the 6th World Water Forum (WWF) at the 7th High Level Session Ministerial Forum of the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) by Patrick Lavarde, DG ONEMA,
WWF6 IFC governor, Vice-Chair of the thematic process commission.
A framework to assess climate finance readiness and initial results from four readiness assessments for the UNEP/UNDP/WRI GCF Readiness Program. Presentation by Pieter Terpstra, WRI Vulnerability and Adaptation Initiative.
Baltic SCOPE Topic Paper - Environment by Magdalena Wesolowska, Maritime Office in Szczecin, Poland, at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
The document provides information on international climate finance sources, focusing on selected funds. It introduces climate finance and defines it as funding used to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. The document then summarizes several major climate funds that can provide financing for climate projects, including the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Clean Technology Fund, ADB Sustainable Transport Initiative, and NAMA Facility. For each fund, details are provided on eligible activities, financing instruments, application procedures, and examples of relevant transport projects.
This document outlines the activities and execution arrangements for a project to improve governance of the transboundary Stampriet-Kalahari/Karoo Aquifer. The project has two main components: 1) building recognition of the shared nature of the resource through a science-based assessment, and 2) reaching consensus on transboundary governance mechanisms. Key activities include an indicator-based assessment of the aquifer, development of an information management system, establishment of a multi-country consultative body, and training to enhance awareness of international law on transboundary aquifers. Execution will be led by a steering committee and project team from the three countries sharing the aquifer.
Baltic SCOPE workshop discussion on ENERGY at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
The Adaptation Committee is an advisory body established under the UNFCCC to promote adaptation and support parties in implementing adaptation. It provides technical support and guidance to parties, promotes national adaptation planning, supports monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions, and strengthens engagement and information sharing to improve adaptation support. The Adaptation Committee collaborates with UN agencies, bodies under the UNFCCC, and other organizations. It develops thematic reports, hosts adaptation forums, and makes recommendations to the COP. Upcoming work includes analyses on adaptation finance, national adaptation planning processes, economic diversification for adaptation, and a second flexible workplan.
National Approach in Data Exchange – Danish Maritime Spatial Data Infrastructure by Jens Peter W.Hartmann, Danish Geodata Agency at the workshop 'Towards joint understanding of data exchange' at the 2nd Baltic Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Riga, Latvia on 23-24 November 2016 (the final conference of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration).
Video and other presentations - www.balticscope.eu
www.vasab.org
Baltic SCOPE workshop discussion on FISHERIES at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholder meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
www.balticscope.eu
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
To make it easier to use the ecosystem approach in Maritime Spatial Planning we made a toolbox. The toolbox contains three checklists. These checklists are useful for authorities and others involved in Maritime Spatial Planning.
Our checklists help you to secure that the key elements of the ecosystem approach are included in your Maritime Spatial Planning. They can also inspire and help you to analyse the extent of common views.
Read more about the project on www.balticscope.eu
Spatial planners work in different contexts and have different objectives depending on which country is in question. That is something that became very clear during our collaboration. Therefore an evaluation framework has to be flexible, so that it can be adapted to different contexts.
The evaluation framework we developed presents a set of criteria and indicators that can be used in future evaluations. It gives methodological guidance for evaluating Maritime Spatial Planning processes, with an emphasis on transboundary aspects. The framework could also be used for designing effective planning processes.
Read more about the project www.balticscope.eu
If you want to know how to make maps like these, check out our report Mapping Maritime Activities within the SCOPE Planning Area. It explains the key steps to create shipping density maps, from raw data, cleaning and sorting by month, to making the actual maps. And the code is open source and will be available on GitHub.
The report also includes some reflections on mapping fisheries and renewable energy, mainly wind power, in the Baltic Sea region.
We have processed and made available shipping density maps and data spanning ten years, from year 2006 to 2015. All maps are available through the HELCOM AIS Explorer - http://maps.helcom.fi/website/AISexplorer/index.html.
The maps were created from quality controlled AIS data, Automatic Identification System data. The data allows you to compare the shipping data by months and by ship types.
The Baltic SCOPE project was unique – it was the first project to bring together national authorities with a planning mandate to collaborate in transboundary Maritime Spatial Planning, with the aim of identifying cross-border issues and solutions.
As with any pioneering activity, we found a need to adapt to changing circumstances and situations along the way, but we learned considerable lessons from this fluid process. Our lessons can be taken forward to future collaborations in transboundary Maritime Spatial Planning. The lessons might primarily be useful to policymakers, planners and other key stakeholders in Maritime Spatial Planning, in the Baltic Sea and possibly beyond.
Read more about the project on www.balticscope.eu
The document analyzes shipping in the Central Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia, and Sweden. It finds that shipping is most intensive in Swedish waters passing Gotland and heading to the Gulf of Finland, and around the port of Riga. In Estonia, the ports of Pärnu and Saaremaa Harbour are highlighted as important for regional and international connections. Requirements for shipping include space for lanes and routes of various vessel types and sizes. Future developments may include changes to vessel sizes and routes. Transboundary alignment of shipping routes is recommended.
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
The document provides an analysis of shipping in the Central Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia, and Sweden. It finds that shipping is most intensive in Swedish waters passing Gotland and heading to the Gulf of Finland, and around the port of Riga. In Estonia, the major ports are Pärnu Port and Saaremaa Harbour, which provide important domestic and international ferry connections. Pärnu Port experiences ice in winter and requires icebreaking. Saaremaa Harbour can accommodate larger cruise ships. Latvia has "reserved zones" designated for shipping. Future developments may include changes to vessel size and rerouting of some shipping lanes. Harmonizing shipping routes across borders and involving relevant international organizations will be important for marine
* This Topic paper is the working paper based on the joint Baltic SCOPE exercise and cannot be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and Member States involved.
Read more on: www.balticscope.eu
The document discusses the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme for 2021-2027. It provides an overview of the programme preparation process to date, including identifying needs, drafting a thematic framework, and gaining feedback. It then outlines three proposed topics for public consultation: 1) More innovative and resilient economies and societies, 2) Responsive public services, and 3) Sustainable water management adapted to the impacts of climate change. For each topic, it describes the proposed understanding and provides examples of potential transnational cooperation actions. The document is seeking public input on the proposed programme topics.
The Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning by Marie Colombier, DG MARE, European Commission at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholders meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
The document outlines the objectives and context of the WACDEP Technical Coordination Workshop. The two main objectives are to: 1) increase understanding of climate resilience and opportunities within the global climate discourse; and 2) share experiences implementing WACDEP and the challenges of climate adaptation. The workshop will also discuss advancing water security, accessing climate finance, GWP's role in investment planning, community resilience projects, and capacity development. The global context of WACDEP is then described, including its influence on policy processes, scientific collaboration, and linking policy to action through regional adaptation, national development integration, and demonstration projects.
Mediterranean Sea: The GEF Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean LME (L...Iwl Pcu
Alex Lascaratos
GEF/PDF-B Project Manager
Presentation during the focused learning discussion SAP Implementation at the 4th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
2014-2016 work programmes thematic programmes and the knowledge chain_john me...Global Water Partnership
The document outlines the agenda and objectives for the 2014-2016 GWP Regional Work Programmes. It discusses developing 3-year regional work programmes that will serve as the main reference for financial partners, the results framework, and regional and local fundraising. The document provides guidance on the content of the regional work programmes, including background, strategic goals, implementation plans, resources needed, and results frameworks. It also presents a preliminary overview of thematic areas to be addressed in the draft regional work programmes.
Baltic SCOPE kick-off - Tackling MSP integration challenges in the BSR by Michael Gilek, BaltSpace Project Coordinator, Södertörn University
29 September 2015 Riga, Latvia
* The information presented is the working exercise of the cross-border maritime spatial planning discussions and can not be treated as the official opinion of the European Commission and the Member States involved in the consortium of the Baltic SCOPE project.
This document discusses the EU Strategy for the Danube Region and tools for project implementation within the strategy. It provides background on macro-regional strategies in Europe, including the Danube strategy. It outlines the strategy's objectives and pillars related to protecting the environment. Specific priority areas and actions are described for restoring water quality and managing environmental risks. The roles of steering groups and coordinators in implementing the strategy through projects are explained. Guidelines for obtaining a letter of recommendation for project proposals are also provided.
This document summarizes a workshop on developing participatory River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) in Georgia and Azerbaijan. The workshop objectives were to:
1) Inform participants on the objectives and principles of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the main challenges of developing RBMPs for the Alazani and Upper Kura river basins.
2) Ensure best coordination between ongoing contracts to develop the RBMPs.
3) Facilitate contact between consultants and stakeholders.
The workshop involved presentations on the WFD, experiences from pilot RBMP development, and visions from Georgian and Azerbaijani contractors on implementing RBMPs, including stakeholder engagement.
This presentation covers the thematic framework of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027, which was approved by the Joint Programming Committee in December 2020. The Programme document is still subject to approval by all Programme countries and the European Commission.
The document summarizes findings from the Baltic SCOPE project on obstacles and enablers in transboundary marine spatial planning collaboration. Key findings include different legal/planning systems between countries posing challenges, while information exchange and building understanding between partners facilitated collaboration. The evaluation framework developed in the project identified criteria and indicators to assess transboundary MSP processes and outcomes. Panelists provided input on lessons from practice and research.
SWEEP-Net - May 2012 - Marrakech DeclarationkottiVididev
The document summarizes the recommendations from the Second Regional Forum on Economic and Ecological Potential of "Greening" the Waste Sector in the Middle East and North Africa Region, held from May 15-17, 2012 in Marrakech, Morocco. The forum brought together representatives from countries in the MENA region, international organizations, and other partners to discuss strengthening legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable solid waste management, developing financing mechanisms, adopting integrated technical approaches, raising public awareness, and promoting social inclusion and regional cooperation. The participants agreed to recommendations in these areas and committed to following up on the forum outcomes with decision-makers and stakeholders.
Item 6b. Strategic planning for delivering water sector reform and SDGsOECD Environment
This document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as it relates to strategic documents in the water sector. It provides background on the EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership countries and explains that SEAs are required under the Espoo Convention Protocol to evaluate environmental consequences of plans and programs. The document then gives examples of SEAs conducted for the National Water Strategy of Belarus and the River Basin Management Plan for the Alazani-Iori River Basin in Georgia.
The document summarizes a presentation about international scientific and technical cooperation opportunities for industrial enterprises in St. Petersburg. It discusses the Baltic Sea Region Program 2007-2013 which supports transnational cooperation projects in 11 countries. Russian organizations can participate as associated partners without program funding. The presentation provides examples of Russian organization involvement in past calls and challenges faced. It also outlines the setup of programming bodies for the new 2014-2020 period and aims to identify common objectives between the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and Russia's Strategy for the North-West District.
It takes a global village - Montserrat Sustainable Development GoalsAlwyn Ponteen, MSc
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CONTENTS
Recommendations on Maritime Spatial Planning
Across Borders 6
General recommendations 10
Problems and Needs 10
Transboundary Cooperation 11
Process 12
Planning Evidence 13
Stakeholders & Platforms 14
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Sectoral Recommendations 18
Energy 18
Environment 20
Fisheries 22
Shipping 24
Notes 28
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6. RECOMMENDATIONS ON MARITIME SPATIAL
PLANNING ACROSS BORDERS
These are the recommendations on maritime spatial planning across borders from
the Baltic SCOPE collaboration. The recommendations cover four aspects and four
sectors:
Aspects
ll transboundary cooperation
ll processes
ll planning evidence
ll stakeholders and platforms
Sectors
ll shipping
ll fisheries
ll energy
ll environment
The recommendations are useful to planners, policy-makers and others dealing
with maritime spatial planning in the Baltic Sea, and possibly beyond. Our aim is to
make future work easier, more effective and efficient.
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7. The recommendations are based firmly on our joint experience, the problems
and needs we explored whilst working together towards coherence and cross-
border solutions in Baltic maritime spatial plans, dealing with real issues. The
recommendations were compiled in a comprehensive drafting process with all
parties involved.
The sector recommendations were formulated based on input from ministries and
agencies responsible for the shipping, fisheries, energy and environment sectors,
along with their scientific experts on the topics.
For each recommendation, there is a named target group.
These recommendations reflect the views of the Baltic SCOPE collaboration and
not necessarily the views of each separate organization in the collaboration.
With wishes of an even better Baltic future,
The Baltic SCOPE collaboration
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10. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to facilitate transboundary collaboration in maritime spatial planning (MSP)
and for national authorities to achieve a closer alignment of their national plans,
partners in the Baltic SCOPE collaboration developed four sets of recommendations,
dealing with:
ll Transboundary cooperation
ll Process
ll Planning evidence
ll Stakeholders & Platforms
PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
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1. Where appropriate, planning authorities should draw attention to pan-
Baltic and bilateral issues at the national political level to deal with
conflicting national interests that cannot be solved through informal
dialogue between planners.
Target groups: policy-makers, planning authorities and ministries
2. Planning authorities should strengthen cooperation with sectorial
agencies, which act as contact points to international decision organs,
including the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission - Helsinki
Commission (HELCOM) and Visions and Strategies Around the Baltic
Sea (VASAB) at the regional sea level, and the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) and The International Association of Marine Aids to
Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) at the global level.
Target group: planning authorities
3. Planning authorities should develop a more symbiotic relationship with
sector authorities, and the respective sector authority should involve the
planning authorities if there are spatial implications in sector negotiations
across borders.
Target groups: planning authorities,
maritime administrations and sector authorities
4. Develop a common policy framework that can contribute towards the
initiation and development of common policy level agreements on
environment-related aspects, such as renewable energy.
Target group: policy-makers
TRANSBOUNDARY COOPERATION
12. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Ensure that sectoral authorities understand and agree with relevant MSP
recommendations in order to promote the successful implementation of
MSP.
Target groups: planning authorities and sector authorities
2. Map transboundary synergies and conflicts, so planners can identify
which areas require special attention.
Target groups: planning authorities and maritime administrations
3. Apply experiences from conflict management in other areas to MSP.
Target groups: planning authorities and process managers
4. Apply recognized risk assessment methods.
Target group: planning authorities
PROCESS
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1. Apply and develop common approaches for assessing and evaluating the
cumulative impact of human activities on the marine environment.
Target group: planning authorities
2. Develop guidelines or criteria for social, economic and environmental
impact assessment procedures for MSP.
Target group: research
3. Develop pan-Baltic criteria, based on international guidance, outlining
safety distances between offshore installations, fairways, routes and
TSSs.
Target group: policy-makers
4. Establish what planning evidence is required within a transboundary
context and share data widely to increase knowledge on MSP planning
processes, particularly in relation to MSP projects, Strategic environmental
assessment (SEA) and Environmental impact assessment (EIA).
Target groups: planning authorities and data hosts
5. Include an analysis in transboundary perspective in all national MSP
actions and topics.
Target group: planning authorities
6. Planning authorities should use the three checklists on the ecosystem-
based approach developed in Baltic SCOPE when starting up and doing
maritime spatial planning.
Target group: planning authorities
PLANNING EVIDENCE
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Establish the HELCOM-VASAB MSP Working Group as a permanent forum
for networking and sharing knowledge and experience, to ensure close
cooperation of planning authorities.
Target group: policy-makers
2. Find appropriate forms to contact and mobilize commercial stakeholders
and NGOs in transboundary MSP, to enhance knowledge exchange and
consultation.
Target group: planning authorities
3. Involve sectoral experts and sectoral authorities early, to avoid conflicts
and obtain transboundary coherent plans.
Target group: planning authorities
4. Develop an early warning system to alert and create awareness of
potential transnational conflict areas for planning authorities and sector
representatives.
Target group: planning authorities
5. Organize lots of informal meetings with coffee and cake, because informal
meetings are crucial in building understanding, trust and solutions.
Target group: planning authorities
STAKEHOLDERS & PLATFORMS
18. ENERGY
A central problem within the energy sector is a lack of transnational coordination
regarding the national planning of renewable offshore energy installations, and
cumulative assessment of their potential impact on the environment and other
sectors. The Baltic SCOPE collaboration identified a number of transboundary and
pan-Baltic needs regarding the energy sector, including:
ll the development of a Pan Baltic long-term picture on renewable offshore
energy,
ll the need to consider existing or approved infrastructure and plans of
neighbouring countries as well as potential cumulative effects on the
environment and impacts on other sectors,
ll the development of cross-border gates for linear infrastructure.
In order to increase the impact of project recommendations, action is needed
at the planning level and on behalf of the energy sector. The implementation of
these recommendations should be considered by policy-makers and in on-going
and future MSP research and development projects.
PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
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19. 1. Develop a pan Baltic long-term picture on renewable offshore energy –
needs, capacity, other sectors’ needs, impacts, etc.
Target groups: policy-makers, research, energy sector
and planning authorities
2. Take into consideration existing or approved infrastructure and plans of
neighbouring countries as well as the potential cumulative effects on the
environment and other sectors of the combined development.
Target group: planning authorities
3. Aim to develop joint cross-border gates for linear infrastructure in MSP,
such as power lines, data cables, pipelines.
Target group: planning authorities
4. Notify concerned countries early on about spatial plans and projects with
transnational impact.
Target group: planning authorities
RECOMMENDATIONS
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20. ENVIRONMENT
A central challenge for the environment sector is the fragmented knowledge
regarding marine conservation values and procedural and organizational gaps
between management, planning and assessments at transnational, national and
regional levels. The Baltic SCOPE collaboration identified a number of transboundary
and pan-Baltic MSP needs regarding the environment sector, including:
ll the need for common knowledge of the values of ecosystems in the
Baltic Sea usable in MSP – for example green infrastructure/blue corridors,
ll the need for harmonized cross-border approaches on cumulative impact
assessments with reference to Good Environmental Status as defined by
the Marine Strategy Framework Directive,
ll the need for process integration between MSP and the management of
the marine environment including the development of the MPA-network,
marine protected areas network.
In order to increase the impact of project recommendations, action is needed by
responsible planning and environmental authorities. The implementation of these
recommendations should be considered by policy-makers and in on-going and
future MSP research and development projects.
PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
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21. 1. Map and highlight areas of high ecological value across the Baltic Sea.
Create value criteria that can be harmonized across countries.
Target groups: research and development projects,
HELCOM and national marine data institutions
2. Apply and develop common approaches to assess cumulative pressures
and impacts of human activities on the marine environment.
Target groups: research and development projects
and the HELCOM regional cumulative tool to implement marine policies
3. Improve the assessment of ecological coherence of the Marine Protected
Area (MPA) network in the Baltic Sea and identify potential areas for
designation of MPAs.
Target groups: research and development projects,
HELCOM and national marine data institutions
4. Develop a methodology to apply Marine Strategy Framework Directive
(MSFD) descriptors and indicators for assessment of impacts within MSP
related SEA and EIA procedures.
Target groups: environmental authorities, HELCOM and the EU
5. Elaborate criteria to apply the precautionary principle in regulating sea
uses through MSP.
Target group: planning authorities
6. Neighbouring countries should cooperate in the process of planning and
in management of cross-border marine protected areas.
Target groups: planning authorities and environmental authorities
7. Provide continuous access to and build a base for comprehensive and reliable
data and information, knowledge and expertise, on cross-border protected areas.
Target groups: planning authorities and the HELCOM regional MPA database
RECOMMENDATIONS
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22. FISHERIES
The Baltic Sea is one resource and we fish in it together. In Baltic SCOPE, fisheries
was identified early in the process as an important transboundary issue given the
diversity of target species, gears and fishing activities within the sector. Two main
areas can be distinguished as transboundary spatial issues within the fisheries
sector:
ll Fish Habitat: The Baltic Sea is one resource where fish stocks nurse and
spawn across national borders.
ll Fishing Activities: The Baltic Sea is heavily fished and various perspectives
and needs are defined by their relation to the habitat. All national fishing
fleets are required to follow the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy and
have access to shared transboundary fishing grounds as long as quota
restrictions placed on certain species in the area are respected.
The transboundary nature of fisheries in the Baltic Sea region has influenced the
recommendations below, outlining the need for joint approaches and a consistent
and transparent cross-border dialogue between key stakeholders in the fisheries
sector.
PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
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23. 1. Jointly identify essential fish habitat, including spawning, nursery and
growth areas, for the whole Baltic Sea for species of interest to fisheries.
Target groups: national agencies responsible
for fisheries data collection and processing, and ICES
2. Joint planning evidence of fishing activities should be provided through
ICES. Discuss and agree with ICES on the methodology to improve the
usability of aggregated data for national maritime spatial planning.
Target groups: policy-makers, planning authorities
and the ICES Workgroup on Spatial Fisheries Data
3. Inform other countries about areas in their exclusive economic zone that
are of national fishing interest to your country.
Target group: planning authorities
4. Show awareness of other countries’ fisheries interests in your maritime
spatial plan, such as their fishing grounds, routes and ports.
Target group: planning authorities
5. Fisheries should be considered from a dynamic perspective both over
time and space, as conditions and important areas will change over time.
It is also important to have a sea basin perspective in mapping and impact
assessment of fisheries.
Target group: planning authorities
RECOMMENDATIONS
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24. SHIPPING
Large areas designated to offshore wind farms, and other alternative energy
installations, are currently the biggest challenge in relation to the shipping sector.
It is important that planners assess the potential impacts on existing marine traffic
routes and navigational safety when planning new offshore developments. The
Baltic SCOPE collaboration identified a number of transboundary and pan-Baltic
MSP needs regarding the shipping sector, including:
ll ensuring the coherence of shipping lanes centre-lines across national
borders,
ll utilising shared guidelines and recommendations to ensure safety at sea
for shipping and navigation,
ll planning authorities taking future sectorial developments into account
when designating spatial needs for the respective sector.
In order to increase the impact of project recommendations, action is needed both
at the planning level and on behalf of the shipping sector. The implementation of
these recommendations should be considered by policy-makers and in on-going
and future MSP research and development projects.
PROBLEMS AND NEEDS
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25. 1. Countries should take each other’s shipping routes into consideration in
MSP and strive for cross-border coherence by aligning shipping routes at
the border, using the centre-line.
Target groups: planning authorities and sector authorities
2. Cross-boundary MSP should ensure safety at sea for shipping and navigation
through the integration of common safety guidelines and regulations into
national plans. This should include criteria for safety distances between
offshore installations and shipping routes, based on IALA-recommendations
(Involvement of maritime authorities within MSP) and IALA-guidelines
(Navigational Safety within Marine Spatial Planning) that are to be
approved in 2017. Requirements for ensuring collision-friendly installation
design should also be considered, for example for offshore turbines.
Target groups: policy-makers, planning authorities and sector authorities
3. Existing shipping lanes with major international traffic flow and IMO
Routing Measures should only be rerouted when the current route is
proven unsuitable; potential rerouting should be addressed in cooperation
with other affected countries when of transnational concern. Upon
rerouting, planners should find the best possible alternative route and
take potential impacts on other sectors into account, for example fishing
grounds, environmentally sensitive areas, etc.
Target groups: planning authorities and sector authorities
4. Shipping interests in MSP should be classed according to their importance
in international trade, passenger routes or national significance.
Target groups: planning authorities and sector authorities
5. When carrying out traffic analysis, also take into consideration small
vessels without an Automatic Identification System (AIS) or a Vessel
Monitoring System (VMS).
Target groups: planning authorities and sector authorities
RECOMMENDATIONS
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31. LIST OF THE PRODUCTS PREPARED DURING
THE BALTIC SCOPE COLLABORATION:
Recommendations
on Maritime Spatial Planning Across BordersRecommendations
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
on Maritime Spatial Planning Across Borders
Coherent Cross-border Maritime Spatial
Planning for the Southwest Baltic Sea -
Results from Baltic SCOPE
Coherent Cross-border
Maritime Spatial Planning
for the Southwest Baltic Sea
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
Results from Baltic SCOPE
Towards Coherent Cross-Border Maritime Spatial
Planning in the Central Baltic Sea - Case Study
Report From the Baltic SCOPE Project
Towards Coherent Cross-Border
Maritime Spatial Planning
in the Central Baltic Sea
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
Case Study Report From the Baltic SCOPE Project
Lessons Learned: Obstacles and Enablers When
Tackling the Challenges of Cross-Border Maritime
Spatial Planning - Experiences from Baltic SCOPE
Lessons Learned: Obstacles and
Enablers When Tackling the Challenges
of Cross-Border Maritime Spatial Planning
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
Experiences from Baltic SCOPE
The Ecosystem Approach in Maritime
Spatial Planning - A Checklist Toolbox
The Ecosystem Approach
in Maritime Spatial Planning
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
A Checklist Toolbox
Mapping Maritime Activities
within the Baltic Sea
Mapping
Maritime Activities
within the Baltic Sea
7 October 2016
BALTIC SCOPE Project
Project Partner HELCOM
Evaluation and Monitoring of Transboundary
Aspects of Maritime Spatial Planning -
a Methodological Guidance
Evaluation and Monitoring
of Transboundary Aspects of
Maritime Spatial Planning
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
a Methodological Guidance
Development of a Maritime Spatial Plan:
The Latvian Recipe
Development of a
Maritime Spatial Plan:
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Estonia
Russia
Lithuania
Germany Poland
Latvia
Norway
Belarus
Russia
Riga
Oslo
Stockholm
Helsinki
Tallinn
Vilnius
Minsk
Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg
The Latvian Recipe
Get them at www.balticscope.eu
32. Joint results achieved by cooperation between the authorities responsible
for Maritime Spatial Planning in the Baltic Sea Region with support
of regional and research organizations.
www.balticscope.eu