MSP4BIO Deliverable 4.3: Trade offs method for protection and restoration in MSP - ESE3

This report presents the participatory creation of intergrated trade-off scenarios within the MSP4BIO project, aiming to improve the management of marine spaces and safeguard ecosystem services. The outcomes of this deliverable provide detailed Guidelines for applying trade-off methodology for MPA design. These scenarios aim to assess and negotiate the consequences of diverse actions and strategies regarding the spatial and strategic management of marine areas. The key element is comprehending how various human activities influence and are influenced by the ecosystem's services and exploring potential ways for negotiating solutions. The outcomes, particularly the trade- off scenarios, areintegrated into practical tools and frameworks, aiding decision-making processes related to marine resource management. This method was designed by the MSP4BIO team members and experts and developed collaboratively with stakeholders to understand the perspectives linked to protected marine areas and potential trade-offs in which specific actions may positively or negatively impact ecosystems and human well-being. It was tested by the different test sites of the MSP4BIO project, and the outcomes are integrated into the MPAs and MSP Ecological-Socio-Economic integrated management.