Conference on marine spatial planning

PAP/RAC is introducing a completely new field of spatial planning in the framework of ICZM, i.e. marine spatial planning (MSP). This is undoubtedly an emerging issue in many countries due to the increasing demands for the use of the marine space such as sea traffic, aquaculture, ports, fishing, energy, transports in general, recreation, nature protection, military, etc. If not adequately planned, this may lead to conflicting situations.

Being a partner in the PlanCoast project, PAP/RAC is organising a conference with the objectives to promote the role of spatial planning in ICZM in general and discuss the topic of MSP in particular. Also, the aims are to exchange experience and contribute to raising awareness and influencing planning policy and procedures throughout the Mediterranean countries. Please, find more about the programme in the draft Agenda.

The Conference on Marine Spatial Planning will take place in Supetar - Island of Brac (Split), Croatia, on 20-22 September 2007. Invited to the conference are all the PlanCoast partners from the Baltic, the Black Sea and the Adriatic, as well as all other Mediterranean countries, and a number of experts.