This report presents a synthesis of policy-oriented outcomes from the Science-Policy Dialogue Think Tanks conducted under MSP4BIO’ These dialogues, held between May 2023 and May 2025, brought together stakeholders from over eleven EU-funded projects, EU authorities (DG MARE, DG ENV) and planning experts to discuss and exchange on policy coherence and integrating biodiversity into Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). Through these structured exchanges, the Think Tanks facilitated coordination and knowledge sharing, addressing barriers and recommendations for biodiversity mainstreaming in MSP frameworks. The report highlights the synergies between participating projects and initiatives, outlines actionable policy recommendations and reflects stakeholder feedback on proposed policy solutions. Overall, the deliverable demonstrates the value of collaborative policy dialogue in advancing biodiversity mainstreaming and coherence across MSP frameworks in the EU.
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