SIMWESTMED - Taking Marine Protected Areas into account in the context of Marine Spatial Planning (R7)
Contributors
- 1. AFB
- 2. UNEP-MAP
- 3. Malta Planning Authority
- 4. IEO
Description
Component 1.3.2 – Spatial demands and future trends for maritime sectors and marine conservation
Deliverable: Taking Marine Protected Areas into account in the context of Marine Spatial Planning
This specific report, part of the component on Spatial Demands, aims to provide an overview on the legal basis for marine protection, the current actors involved on the national processes and the different categories of MPAs present at the SIMNORAT Region.
A Comprehensive review of MPA policies: in the SIMWESTMED area, over 25 different MPA categories have been identified, coming from international, European or national regulations. MPA landscape is therefore complex since each of these categories could have different objectives (from strict conservation to sustainable development) and management processes.
The review carried out through SIMWESTMED aimed to better inform planners on each MPA category to facilitate integration of MPA policies within the MSP process. Several key questions were driving the study: What objectives does the MPA pursue?, how is it managed?, what kind of regulations are implemented? to which sector are the regulations addressed?, what is the management body?, are stakeholders involved in the governance?
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SIMWESTMED_R7_MPA-MSP_Desk_analysis.pdf
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