Sustainable Energy Infrastructure in the Wadden Sea: A Comparative Assessment and Strategic Recommendations for Predictable Planning, Environmental Stewardship and Cross-border Cooperation

This report, developed as part of the LANICE project, examines the legal and administrative frameworks governing energy infrastructure planning in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. Based on a comparative analysis and stakeholder interviews, it identifies how members of the Trilateral Wadden Sea Cooperation (TWSC) can improve planning while safeguarding the Wadden Sea’s Outstanding Universal Value. The report identifies three success factors: early planning certainty, improved environmental knowledge sharing, and stronger coordination. Its findings and recommendations will guide the future work of the TWSC, focusing on a shared environmental knowledge base and continued strategic dialogue.