In the first week of July, Venice brought together marine planners, policymakers, researchers, and sister projects for three days of collaboration, validation, and future planning during the MSP4BIO Final Event. From cross-project exchanges, validation sessions and interactive workshops to strategy sessions on long-term uptake, the event marked a major milestone in biodiversity mainstreaming within Maritime Spatial Planning.
🔍 Key Takeaways include:
1) Strong collaboration across projects is vital to harmonize methodologies and maximize impact.
2) Building trust with stakeholders fosters inclusive, transparent, and long-term planning efforts.
3) Achieving policy coherence across sectors and jurisdictions is indispensable for meaningful change.
4) Embracing ecosystem-based approaches ensures that maritime spatial planning supports both biodiversity conservation and human well-being
💡 Curious about highlights and what's coming next?
