marine spatial planning (MSP)

Marine spatial planning in areas beyond national jurisdiction

Pressure on marine areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) has increased significantly in recent decades, prompting the international community to begin formal negotiations for a legally binding agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of …

Marine Planning on the High Seas

Marine spatial planning in areas beyond national jurisdiction

Pressure on marine areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) has increased significantly in recent decades, yet the current international legal framework does not provide for holistic and cross-sectoral area-based management. Negotiations for a new …

Marine governance in an industrialised ocean: A case study of the emerging marine renewable energy industry

The world's oceans are currently undergoing an unprecedented period of industrialisation, made possible by advances in technology and driven by our growing need for food, energy and resources. This is placing the oceans are under intense pressure, …