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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-CoP Webinar: Co-Development Of Policy Solutions For A Better Integration Of Biodiversity Conservation In MSP And Sectoral Policies

On Monday, June 24, 2024, the V MED-MSP-CoP Webinar, titled “MSP4BIO Science-Policy Dialogue Think Tank On The Co-Development Of Policy Solutions...

6 MSP projects in a joint session at the UN Ocean Decade

Last April 9th, we participated at the UNOD satellite event “Knowledge-based Climate-smart Maritime Spatial Planning for Ocean Sustainable...

Mission Arena - Results of workshop! 🤩

The Mission Arena, a conference organized by the Mission Ocean Lighthouse Blue Mission BANOS, was held this past November 14-16th in Gothenburg,...

2nd interview at the European Maritime Day '23! - Emiliano Ramieri, Research Manager at CNR-ISMAR, Co-chair of the MED-MSP-COP

The European Maritime Day, “the place where Ocean leaders meet”, was the perfect opportunity to have a chat with Emiliano Ramieri,...

1st Think Tank - Science-Policy Dialogue

The main objective of the Science Policy Dialogue Think Tanks is to co-develop key recommendations in collaboration with linked projects and...

MSP4BIO partners gathered in Oostende for their II General Assembly

MSP4BIO project partners met at Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) in Oostende, 20-21 March, for their Second General Assembly to take stock...

MSP4BIO reaches another milestone!

List of key species and habitats has been prepared under the Task T2.2 `Screening of the existing ecological and environmental criteria `of...

Media

Systemic Approach to Biodiversity Conservation

Learn more about MSP4BIO's systematic approach to biodiversity conservation

2nd interview at the European Maritime Day '23! - Emiliano Ramieri, Research Manager at CNR-ISMAR, Co-chair of the MED-MSP-COP

The European Maritime Day, “the place where Ocean leaders meet”, was the perfect opportunity to have a chat with Emiliano Ramieri,...

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Interview at the European Maritime Day '23!

The European Maritime Day, “the place where Ocean leaders meet”, was the perfect opportunity to have a chat with sister projects...

Blue Horizons Newsletter #5

MPAs, MSP & Ocean Conservation news - December 2024

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Blue Horizons Newsletter Issue #4

MPAs, MSP & Ocean Conservation news - June 2024

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Blue Horizons Newsletter issue #3

MPAs, MSP & Ocean Conservation news - February 2024

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Blue Horizons Newsletter issue #2

MPAs, MSP & Ocean Conservation news - December 2023

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The first issue of blue horizons is out!

MPAs, MSP & Ocean Conservation news

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Deliverables

Critical review on multilevel ecological processes to improve systemic biodiversity protection and restoration strategies in Europe (D3.1)

A systematic review highlights the need for conservation strategies that prioritize ecological functions and connectivity in marine ecosystems. It aims to improve criteria for MPAs, EBSAs, and restoration actions.

Portfolio of improved ecological criteria to be applied in systemic biodiversity protection and restoration (D3.2

A refined set of ecological criteria to strengthen biodiversity protection and restoration within maritime spatial planning, aligning with the EU Biodiversity Strategy.

Ecological toolkit (ESE1) for MPAs prioritization and networking (D3.4)

The ESE1 Ecological Toolkit supports MPA design and management by enhancing decision-making with tools like Tools4MSP and PW4B, integrating climate adaptation, connectivity, and conservation planning.

Criteria for the representation of the social and economic dimension of MPAs (D4.1)

This deliverable outlines a methodology to define socio-economic and governance criteria for marine management, linking ecosystem services to human activities to enhance MSP and MPA processes effectively.

Guideline for the strategic and spatial measures for the nature-inclusive operation of blue (D4.2)

As the blue economy grows, interactions with MPAs bring challenges to ecosystems. This report offers tailored recommendations for aquaculture, fisheries, marine resources, energy, and tourism, promoting sustainability.

Trade-offs method for protection and restoration in MSP – ESE3 (D4.3)

This deliverable details the creation of trade-off scenarios in MSP4BIO to enhance marine management and safeguard ecosystem services. Developed with stakeholders, it offers guidelines for MPA design, exploring human-ecosystem interactions and impacts. Tested at project sites, outcomes will support decision-making and integrate into ESE 3 under Task 4.4.

Site specific gaps and opportunities to support knowledge-based MSP (D5.1)

The deliverable focuses on a gap analysis of MPA networks in six test sites across five sea basins highlights areas for improvement in maritime spatial planning, guiding future MSP4BIO project efforts.

Guidance for building climate change scenarios for protection strategies (D3.3)

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designated zones aimed at conserving marine ecosystems, safeguarding biodiversity, and sustaining yields of nearby artisanal fisheries, with potential benefits...

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State of the art on key barriers and levers for policy coherence (D6.1)

Reversing biodiversity loss requires mainstreaming biodiversity concern and objectives into all relevant environmental and non-environmental policies, strategies, and practices across policy levels...

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State of the art on key barriers and levers for policy coherence (Summary D6.1)

Check out what this comprehensive work was about, the full deliverable will come out soon!

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State of the art overview of the current protection and restoration measures in place (D2.3)

A state-of-the-art overview of the main categories of area-based protection measures currently applied to preserve marine ecosystems and species is provided, considering...

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Overview of the available biodiversity datasets and platforms relevant for planning (D2.1)

This deliverable presents a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the availability of data required by the MSP4BIO project. In total, 339 datasets...

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Trade-offs method for protection and restoration in MSP-ESE3 (Summary D4.3)

Check out the deliverable on participatory integrated trade-off scenario within the MSP4BIO project, targeting improving the management of marine spaces and safeguarding ecosystem services.

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State of the art overview of the current protection and restoration measures in place (D2.3)

A comprehensive review of marine conservation measures, including MPAs, OECMs, and restoration efforts across Europe, explores trade-offs, challenges, and transferable practices through case studies and interviews.