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The integration of nature conservation into the marine spatial planning process
Kyriazi, Z.; Maes, F.; Rabaut, M.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2013). The integration of nature conservation into the marine spatial planning process. Mar. Policy 38: 133-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2012.05.029
In: Marine Policy. Elsevier: UK. ISSN 0308-597X; e-ISSN 1872-9460, meer
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Author keywords
    Nature conservation integration; Marine spatial planning process; Multi-sectoral; Interactions; Human and natural systems interactions

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Abstract
    The understanding of the role of nature conservation (NC) is used to illustrate how an integrated and sustainable approach to decision-making could be developed for planning and managing activities in the marine environment. The need for NC to be integrated in the marine spatial planning (MSP) decision-making process is highlighted in various initiatives around the world. However none of these initiatives describes a commonly applicable framework to achieve this goal. The plethora of interpretations regarding the meaning, role and position of NC in planning, makes such an attempt more complex. A good starting point in order to develop such a process is to answer the question: how NC can contribute to the achievement of sustainability in the context of MSP? In the present study the different ways that NC has been interpreted over time are explored and several definitions are analyzed, concluding that there is currently no common approach to NC in MSP initiatives. Therefore it is indicated that NC should be treated as a means to achieve good environmental status of the ecosystem, based on its spatial, economic and conflict resolution dimensions, characteristics that are common among all marine uses. Consequently, it is proposed that NC at sea should be put in a central position during the MSP processes. A schematic presentation of the concept is provided in this paper.

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