Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes
Abstract Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning is an approach to managing maritime activities while ensuring human well-being and biodiversity conservation as key pillars for sustainable development. Here, we use a comprehensive literature review and a co-development process with experts to build...
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| author | Ibon Galparsoro Natalia Montero Gotzon Mandiola Iratxe Menchaca Ángel Borja Wesley Flannery Stelios Katsanevakis Simonetta Fraschetti Erika Fabbrizzi Michael Elliott Maria Bas Steve Barnard GerJan Piet Sylvaine Giakoumi Maren Kruse Ben McAteer Robert Mzungu Runya Olga Lukyanova Telmo Morato Annaïk Van Gerven Steven Degraer Stefan Neuenfeldt Vanessa Stelzenmüller |
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| description | Abstract Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning is an approach to managing maritime activities while ensuring human well-being and biodiversity conservation as key pillars for sustainable development. Here, we use a comprehensive literature review and a co-development process with experts to build an assessment framework and tool that integrates the fundamental principles of an ecosystem approach to management and translates them into specific actions to be undertaken during planning processes. We illustrate the potential of this tool through the evaluation of two national marine spatial plans (Spain and France), in consultation with the representatives involved in their development and implementation. To ensure more coherent future planning, socio-ecological system evolution in a climate change scenario and the future marine space needs of maritime sectors should be considered, as well as improving the governance structure and knowledge of ecosystem processes. This framework provides a consistent and transparent assessment method for practitioners and competent authorities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a700bd6cc5ec48ddba8e65e943e8bf632025-02-02T12:44:08ZengNature PortfolioCommunications Earth & Environment2662-44352025-01-016111210.1038/s43247-024-01975-7Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processesIbon Galparsoro0Natalia Montero1Gotzon Mandiola2Iratxe Menchaca3Ángel Borja4Wesley Flannery5Stelios Katsanevakis6Simonetta Fraschetti7Erika Fabbrizzi8Michael Elliott9Maria Bas10Steve Barnard11GerJan Piet12Sylvaine Giakoumi13Maren Kruse14Ben McAteer15Robert Mzungu Runya16Olga Lukyanova17Telmo Morato18Annaïk Van Gerven19Steven Degraer20Stefan Neuenfeldt21Vanessa Stelzenmüller22AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen’s University BelfastDepartment of Marine Sciences, University of the AegeanDepartment of Biology, University of Naples Federico IIDepartment of Biology, University of Naples Federico IIInternational Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd.Departament de Recursos Marins Renovables, Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC)International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd.Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Marine ResearchDepartment of Integrative Marine Ecology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Sicily Marine CentreThünen Institute of Sea FisheriesSchool of Natural and Built Environment, Queen’s University BelfastMarine InstituteAZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)Institute of Marine Sciences - OKEANOS, University of the AzoresRoyal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Operational Directory Natural Environment, Marine Ecology and ManagementRoyal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Operational Directory Natural Environment, Marine Ecology and ManagementDTU AquaThünen Institute of Sea FisheriesAbstract Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning is an approach to managing maritime activities while ensuring human well-being and biodiversity conservation as key pillars for sustainable development. Here, we use a comprehensive literature review and a co-development process with experts to build an assessment framework and tool that integrates the fundamental principles of an ecosystem approach to management and translates them into specific actions to be undertaken during planning processes. We illustrate the potential of this tool through the evaluation of two national marine spatial plans (Spain and France), in consultation with the representatives involved in their development and implementation. To ensure more coherent future planning, socio-ecological system evolution in a climate change scenario and the future marine space needs of maritime sectors should be considered, as well as improving the governance structure and knowledge of ecosystem processes. This framework provides a consistent and transparent assessment method for practitioners and competent authorities.https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01975-7 |
| spellingShingle | Ibon Galparsoro Natalia Montero Gotzon Mandiola Iratxe Menchaca Ángel Borja Wesley Flannery Stelios Katsanevakis Simonetta Fraschetti Erika Fabbrizzi Michael Elliott Maria Bas Steve Barnard GerJan Piet Sylvaine Giakoumi Maren Kruse Ben McAteer Robert Mzungu Runya Olga Lukyanova Telmo Morato Annaïk Van Gerven Steven Degraer Stefan Neuenfeldt Vanessa Stelzenmüller Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes Communications Earth & Environment |
| title | Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes |
| title_full | Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes |
| title_fullStr | Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes |
| title_short | Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes |
| title_sort | assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem based management principles in marine spatial planning processes |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01975-7 |
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