#MaritimeSpatialPlanning (#MSP) is a key tool in reconciling regional development with environmental imperatives in the overexploited and vulnerable #BalticSea. Pleased to contribute to the Mercator Ocean International Workshop on MSP this week. Thank you for inviting me! @helcominfo.bsky.social
Synthesis Workshop on Nature Conservation & #MaritimeSpatialPlanning 🌊 is a milestone to align perspectives, exchange knowledge, and build synergies on:
• Shared terminology across North and Baltic Sea basins
• MSP role to support nature conservation
• Cumulative impacts in strategic planning
#EMFAF
A person introduces a workshop with a speech about the European Ocean Pact - strengthening and modernising maritime spatial planning
Slide with pictures symbolising ocean monitoring indicators
Slide showing the data services offered by the European Marine Observation and Data network EMODnet
Setting the scene for the workshop on marine data 👩💻 for #maritimespatialplanning 🌊🗺️ -
great to see the deep-dive collaboration between @copernicusmarine.bsky.social @mercatorocean.bsky.social @mspglobal2030.bsky.social @emodnet.bsky.social !
#marinedata4msp
Yesterday we hosted the 8th MSP Planners Forum 🌊
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning experts from across the #BalticSeaRegion shared updates on MSP progress, explored different approaches to scenario development in MSP and discussed its values and risks.
👉 tinyurl.com/ed487pjh
#EUSBSR
We are proud to announce that the exchange with sister project NESB project will take place during the European Maritime Spatial Planning Week, in Brussels early June and coordinated by the EU MSP Platform. More info in coming weeks.
#Maritimespatialplanning #EuropeanGreenDeal #EuropeanCooperation
🌊 MEDIGREEN at OSM 2026 – Poster Session Today, 23.02!
We’re at the Ocean Science Meeting 2026 today for the poster session, and we’d be delighted to meet you!
📍 Scottish Event Campus (SEC); Hall 4 (Poster Hall), Stall 0111
🗓 4-6pm GMT
#OSM26 #MaritimeSpatialPlanning #marinesustainability
🌊 Let’s talk a common language! Join for the #NESBproject Synthesis Workshop - #NatureConservation and #MaritimeSpatialPlanning!
📅 30–31 March 2026, Gdansk, Poland
🔗 Learn more and register by 13 March 2026: vasab.org/synthesis-wo...
#EMFAF
🌊 MEDIGREEN at the 2026 Ocean Science Meeting
📌 Poster session
🗓 23 February 2026
🎤 Oral presentation
🗓 Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 10:30
🧭 Session HC42A – Ecological–Anthropogenic Interactions in Coastal Communities II
#OSM2026 #MaritimeSpatialPlanning #SustainableBlueEconomy #Mediterranean
On the agenda:
#SpatialPlanning challenges across VASAB member countries
✅ Continued discussions on spatial resilience
✅ #VASAB work within the #EUSBSR
✅ Key issues in #MaritimeSpatialPlanning
✅ Preparations of the Young Planners’ Summer School 2026
✅ Updates on VASAB projects
Great to see @mspglobal2030.bsky.social offering #maritimespatialplanning 🌊🗺️ training in the #Mediterranean. A shared sea requires a shared vision, and preparing that is not always easy. 👏👏
🌊 Looking back at what the #NESBproject achieved in 2025!
Find the key results from the Ocean Governance work package that focused on strengthening transboundary #MaritimeSpatialPlanning across the #NorthSea & #BalticSea
Read more: tinyurl.com/46bbtp5t
#EMFAF
🌊 MSP TALKS IUAV | Towards maritime sustainability
From 8–13 Jan 2026, MSP TALKS brought together research, practice & policy to explore how MSP can support sustainable transitions in the Mediterranean & beyond.
Full article: medigreenproject.eu/2025/07/news...
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning #EGD
As announced #EUOceanPact, @ec.europa.eu is collecting input to shape its future legislative proposal for a European #OceanAct 🇪🇺🌊📜 - until 09/02
Key features:
🌊🗺️ strengthen #maritimespatialplanning
🔭🛰️ structure 🇪🇺 #OceanObservation governance
🐙🐟🦪🌿 enhance marine protection
✂️🔢 simplify reporting
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ICYMI, just before Christmas, the @europarl.europa.eu research service published a study on the Implementation of the 🇪🇺 #MaritimeSpatialPlanning 🌊🗺️ Directive, its impact on #fisheries 🎣 and #aquaculture 🎏🦪🦐🌿 in selected fishing areas and sea basins. Interesting reading as @ec.europa.eu evaluates 1/2
What happens on one coast doesn’t stay there. Fabio Carella reveals how maritime spatial planning decisions can impact the entire Mediterranean.
Watch the full #OurLivesWithWater episode here: https://youtu.be/i1nkmCGNXL8?si=ZdLr9yqtsSyjFlRj
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning #OceanConnectivity
“Visuals help us make sense of the world.”
Folco Soffietti explains why visual communication is key to ocean literacy.
🎧Listen to the full episode of #OurLivesWithWater here: https://youtu.be/i1nkmCGNXL8?si=DUaQdGBUX_TrJGxV
#OceanLiteracy #MaritimeSpatialPlanning
#Belgium 🇧🇪 stands out in new research on climate‑smart Maritime Spatial Planning, prioritising low‑carbon uses and future coastal defence areas. Next step: move from listing climate issues to coordinating them across sectors. #MaritimeSpatialPlanning #ClimateAction
🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s441...
Final stage of the 5th Baltic MSP Forum with a panel of four rapporteurs and a Slido background listing “more young planners, friendships, protect the sea as a basis for human civilisation and survival, Love, passion” as answers to the question what will matter most for future planning.
It’s all about people at the 5th #BalticMSPForum, now wrapping up and looking to the future of #Baltic #MaritimeSpatialPlanning 🌊🗺️
Enjoying the second day of the #BalticMSPForum in #Riga, diving into the ecosystem-based approach 🧭 to #MaritimeSpatialPlanning 🌊 🗺️
It would seem that love 🎼🎶is in the air between ❤️ @helcominfo.bsky.social & @vasaborg.bsky.social ❤️
📢 MEDIGREEN at the heart of week for MSP in Tunis: 25–28 November
✅ 26 November – MEDIGREEN Workshop on Sustainable Planning and Management of Sectors
✅ 27 November – MED-MSP-CoP 2025 Workshop
✅ 28 November – Booth at WestMed Conference
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning #EuropeangreenDeal #BlueEconomy
Looking forward to tomorrow‘s opening panel of the 5th #BalticMSPForum in #Riga 🇱🇻
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning 🌊 🗺️
#BalticSea2Land
Looking forward!
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning #Baltic #MultiUse at sea
We are joining the #ReMAP project Hands-on Conference in Helsinki.
At the poster session we showcase how ReMAP project results contribute to our work within the NESB project, building synergies for smarter #MaritimeSpatialPlanning #EMFAF #NESBproject #ReMAPConference
Supported by MEDIGREEN, the MED-MSP Community of Practice held its latest online workshop bringing together experts and practitioners to share insights on Aquaculture, Offshore Renewable Energy, Fisheries, and Nature Protection within Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP).
#MaritimeSpatialPlanning
Nicely visualised #MaritimeSpatialPlanning 🌊🗺️ in the EEZ of #Germany 🇩🇪, and there's even an interactive tool that comes with it (available in English, too): weltozean.de?token=8Zly5G... 👇
Poke @mspglobal2030.bsky.social
Thanks @mspglobal2030.bsky.social for bringing #maritimespatialplanning 🌊🗺️ to Bluesky, we need more of it here 😉
Learn about #MSPglobal Rapid Assessment Methodology, 🆕guides on biodiversity inclusive & climate-smart #MSP, data toolboxes for spatial data infrastructure & #oceanobservation in #MSP 👇
🌊 Join the session at the #BalticMSPForum (11–12 Nov 2025, Riga) of Integrating Ecosystem Services into #MaritimeSpatialPlanning
👉 Info®istration: www.BalticMSPforum.eu
🌐 More about topic: tinyurl.com/566y9m2h
#MadeWithInterreg
📍 The 96th #VASAB Committee on Spatial Planning & Development of the #BalticSeaRegion meeting is taking place today in the charming town of Iława, Poland.
On today's agenda:
✅ Updates on national spatial planning challenges across VASAB member countries
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#SpatialPlanning #MaritimeSpatialPlanning
🌊 Join the session at the #BalticMSPForum (11–12 Nov 2025, Riga) to explore the #Sea2LandNavigator 🧭 – your guide to smarter, balanced #MaritimeSpatialPlanning
👉 Info®istration: www.BalticMSPforum.eu
🌐 More about Navigator: tinyurl.com/mr3nnfcu
#MadeWithInterreg @helcominfo.bsky.social
