Commission supports maritime spatial planning globally

The proper planning of ocean space and use is a precondition of good ocean governance. It is indispensable if we want to sustainably grow our blue economy and preserve - or even restore - the marine ecosystem. 

Since 2017, the Commission, in partnership with IOC-UNESCO, is supporting/funding the Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Global initiative to promote better use of maritime space at a global scale. It aims to meet the ambitious goal of covering at least 1/3 of the global maritime areas under national jurisdictions with marine spatial plans by 2030.  

In October 2024, at the 6th International Maritime Spatial Planning Forum in Bali, Indonesia, the Commission announced that the MSP Global Initiative would continue with the MSPglobal 3.0 project.