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Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes

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Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes

DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01975-7

Type: Publication

Year: 2025

Citations: 15

AZORES DEEP-SEA RESEARCH
Publication Open access January 2025

Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes

Communications Earth & Environment

10.1038/s43247-024-01975-7
Open DOI
Total authors
23
Involved team members
1
Citations
15
References
58

Citations by year

2 years
2026
1
2025
14

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Abstract

Abstract Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning is an approach to managing maritime activities while ensuring human well-being and biodiversity conservation as key pillars for sustainable development. Here, we use a comprehensive literature review and a co-development process with experts to build an assessment framework and tool that integrates the fundamental principles of an ecosystem approach to management and translates them into specific actions to be undertaken during planning processes. We illustrate the potential of this tool through the evaluation of two national marine spatial plans (Spain and France), in consultation with the representatives involved in their development and implementation. To ensure more coherent future planning, socio-ecological system evolution in a climate change scenario and the future marine space needs of maritime sectors should be considered, as well as improving the governance structure and knowledge of ecosystem processes. This framework provides a consistent and transparent assessment method for practitioners and competent authorities.

Authors

1 involved team member
I
Ibon Galparsoro
0000-0002-5031-525X

AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Pasaia, Spain

N
Natalia Montero
0000-0003-4731-4229

AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Pasaia, Spain

G
Gotzon Mandiola
0000-0002-1085-0004

AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Pasaia, Spain

I
Iratxe Menchaca
0000-0002-6285-9318

AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Pasaia, Spain

Á
Ángel Borja
0000-0003-1601-2025

AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Pasaia, Spain

W
Wesley Flannery
0000-0003-0998-3851

School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK

+1 more

S
Stelios Katsanevakis
0000-0002-5137-7540

Department of Marine Sciences, University of the Aegean, Mytilene, Greece

M
Michael Elliott
0000-0002-2519-4871

School of Environmental & Life Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, UK

+1 more

M
Maria Bas
0000-0001-8553-6557

Departament de Recursos Marins Renovables, Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain

S
Steve Barnard
0000-0002-4853-7902

International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd., Leven, UK

G
Gerjan Piet
0000-0003-0702-1624

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Marine Research, IJmuiden, The Netherlands

S
Sylvaine Giakoumi
0000-0002-3301-5538

Department of Integrative Marine Ecology, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Sicily Marine Centre, Palermo, Italy

B
Ben Mcateer
0000-0001-8989-8141

School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK

+1 more

O
Olga Lukyanova
0000-0001-5827-5910

AZTI, Marine Research, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Pasaia, Spain

Telmo Morato
Telmo Morato Team member

Institute of Marine Sciences - OKEANOS, University of the Azores, Horta, Portugal

+1 more

A
Annaïk Van Gerven

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Operational Directory Natural Environment, Marine Ecology and Management, Brussels, Belgium

S
Steven Degraer
0000-0002-3159-5751

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Operational Directory Natural Environment, Marine Ecology and Management, Brussels, Belgium

Record details

Type
article
Language
EN
Volume
6
Issue
1
ISSN
2662-4435

Keywords

Marine spatial planning Environmental resource management Ecosystem-based management Ecosystem approach Spatial planning Environmental planning Ecosystem Computer science Environmental science Systems engineering Engineering Ecology Biology

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