Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning bridges conservation objectives with sustainable human use

Key Points

• The aim is to integrate conservation objectives with sustainable human activities through effective marine spatial planning.
• Assessment of planning scenarios for visibility of risks and opportunities
• Evaluation of data gaps and regional governance frameworks
• Utilization of decision-making tools from the MarinePlan project
• Identification of long-term risks and opportunities in marine environments
• Highlighting limitations due to data gaps and fragmented governance
• Provision of effective decision-making tools for ecosystem-based planning