Advancing Marine Restoration in the North Sea: Insights from a Collaborative Workshop

Author:Ivana Stojanovic – Submariner Network During the successful Blue Mission BANOS Mission Arena 3 event that took place on 26-27 November in Amsterdam, workshop Leading the way: Marine Nature Restoration […]
2030 Vision: Maritime Spatial Planning to Lead the Global Fight for Biodiversity
Author:Kemal Pınarbaşı, HELCOM – Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission Below scenario envisions a future where biodiversity is fully integrated into maritime spatial planning (MSP) across the EU, guided by the […]
The Need for Clear Methodological Guidelines in Spatial Planning to Address Conservation Needs Across European Seas
Author:Francisco Rafael Barboza Gonzalez, University of Tartu To meet the pressing European conservation targets set for the end of the decade, it is crucial to promptly and thoughtfully incorporate the […]
MSP4BIO’s 3rd Think Tank Event at Marseille MSP Week
Marseille’s recent MSP Week set the stage for MSP4BIO’s third Think Tank event, gathering around 30 dedicated participants, including MSP authorities, researchers, and key project partners. This event provided a […]
Marine Protected Areas: Supporting Both Nature and Communities
Author: Camila Pegorelli Gomes, University of the Cadiz Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are special zones in the ocean where human activities are carefully managed to protect marine life and ecosystems. […]
Mitigating marine threats with restoration measures

Authors:Martina Bocci, CNR ItalyTea Marasovic, PAP/RACIvan Sekovski, PAP/RAC . In light of the challenges posed by climate change, restoring ecosystems that have been degraded, damaged or destroyed allows nature to […]
MSP4BIO 3rd Science Policy Dialogues Think Tank: Advancing Biodiversity Integration in Maritime Spatial Planning

On October 24th, 2024, in Marseille, the MSP4BIO project will host its 3rd Science Policy Dialogues Think Tank event. This event will take place following the MSP-GREEN & REGINA MSP […]
Integrating Biodiversity in Maritime Spatial Planning: Insights from WP6
Biodiversity is crucial to sustainable marine management, and integrating it into Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) is a top priority. In a new video, Kemal Pinarbasi from HELCOM shares how Work […]
Enhancing Maritime Spatial Planning in the Baltic Sea Test Site
The Baltic Sea test site is at the forefront of advancing Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). In our latest video, we explore how the site is implementing the Ecosystem Services Evaluation […]
Exploring the Mediterranean Test Site: A Cross-Border Marine protection collaboration

The Mediterranean test site, a shared maritime area between France, Italy and Monaco, is at the heart of the MSP4BIO project, exemplifying the importance of cross-border collaboration in Maritime Spatial Planning […]