V MED-MSP-CoP Webinar: “MSP4BIO Science-Policy Dialogue Think Tank On The Co-Development Of Policy Solutions For A Better Integration Of Biodiversity Conservation In MSP And Sectoral Policies”
The V MED-MSP-CoP Webinar, titled “MSP4BIO Science-Policy Dialogue Think Tank On The Co-Development Of Policy Solutions For A Better Integration Of Biodiversity Conservation In MSP And Sectoral Policies,” will be conducted online on Monday, 24th June 2024, from 11:00 to 12:15 CET.
About the Webinar
The Horizon Europe MSP4BIO project focuses on science-based maritime spatial planning to safeguard and restore biodiversity within a coherent European MPA network. This project supports the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, the Convention on Biological Diversity Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and the European Green Deal. MSP4BIO aims to develop an integrated and flexible ecological-socio-economic management framework, validated across six test sites in Europe. The project builds on ongoing MSP and MPA processes at various scales—from local to sea basin levels—and supports the effective management of future protected areas by improving and validating criteria for MPA prioritization, integrating trade-off scenario analysis, enhancing the knowledge base for reviewing and evaluating existing maritime spatial plans, and providing recommendations on improving sectoral policies to better mainstream biodiversity considerations at EU, sea-basin, and national levels.
To co-develop key policy recommendations, MSP4BIO established a Science-Policy Dialogue Think Tank. This think tank collaborates with linked projects to jointly communicate scientific outputs and achieve policy solutions validation through engagement with policy actors. Initially involving relevant experts and scientists, the Think Tank later included policy stakeholders at the EU and regional seas levels.
Science Policy Dialogue Think Tank Stakeholders
- MSP4BIO Project Partners
- Scientific Representatives from sister projects and initiatives
- Policymakers
- European Policy Actors (DG MARE, DG ENV) and Regional Authorities (BARCON, HELCOM, OSPAR, BSC)
Two Think Tank meetings have been held so far, initiating the co-creation process of policy solutions based on the outcomes of the MSP4BIO Report on key barriers and levers for policy coherence, along with other analyses produced by related projects.
In this webinar, MSP4BIO will present to the NW-MED MSP CoP the work done in the Think Tank, focusing on the results of the policy coherence analysis relevant to the Mediterranean at regional and national levels. The discussion will prioritize the identified policy solutions with CoP members.
Registration and Agenda
Registration for the webinar is now open Here.
The webinar agenda is available Here.
