The recent economic development of maritime areas has led to the emergence of new
approaches to marine governance in many regions. Unfortunately, the complexity of the …

In 2006 the European Union (EU) began a dramatic change in its conception and approach
to maritime policy. By develo** what was called Integrated Maritime Policy, there was an …

Abstract Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) is a process increasingly utilized to allocate space
for human activities to support sustainable development of marine areas. Maritime cultural …

This study examines the biological and economic sustainability of the fisheries sector in
Cape Verde, with a focus on its potential contribution to the Blue Economy. The estimated …

The implementation of marine spatial plans as required by the Directive on Maritime Spatial
Planning (MSP) of the European Union (EU) poses novel demands for the development of …

Abstract Directive 2014/89/EU provided a common framework for MSP in Europe, aiming to
promote the sustainable development of maritime activities. However, its implementation …

The ocean is increasingly affected by the rise in maritime activities. Increased anthropogenic
pressures have led to environmental impacts and also intensified competition for space and …

Small Island Develo** States (SIDS) are amongst the foremost advocates for the blue
economy concept; and yet, their perspectives remain marginalised in academic literature …

Over the last decade, Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has become one of the key
components of marine governance. In the European Union, member states are working …

In 2007 the European Union (EU) launched the Blue Book introducing the Integrated
Maritime Policy (IMP) for the sustainable growth of the coastal regions of Member States …