PartiSEApate OVERVIEW I Background, Outputs, Activities Riga, 6th Sept 2012 Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund)

2 Background I 5th Call of BSR Programme  For projects implementing HORIZONTAL actions of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region‘s Action Plan  „Strengthening multi-level governance, place based spatial planning and sustainable development Programme looks for projects:  Establishing a DIALOGUE amongst actors at ALL LEVELs of governance in the BSR: Local & regional authorities national authorities macro-regional (pan-Baltic) organisations as well as European Commission  Demonstrate MODELS how multi-level governance could work in implementing flagship projects or strategic actions within EUSBSR

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 3 Background II BaltSeaPlan ( )  31 Project Reports on.....  Country analyses of strategies with impact on Marine Space  BaltSeaPlan Vision 2030 => Transnational Topics, MSP Principles, Institutional Framework  MSP Data => for pilots (specific data search/model applications), DK research (habitat modelling; noise impact), MSP model report, MSP data recommendations, MSP data model  MSP Pilot Projects Pomeranian Bight, Middle Bank, SEA Gdansk Bay, Pärnu Bay, Hiummaa & Saaremaa Islands (EE), Latvian Sea, Lithuanian Sea  Specific issues => Fishery, SEA, stakeholders, cross-border, strategic MSPs, etc.

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 4 But not only BaltSeaPlan.... many other MSP developments Plan Bothnia ( ):  VASAB Reports....“Necessary Common Minimum Requirements for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in the Baltic Sea“ & „MSP Best Practice Cases“ VASAB  Ministerial Conference => September 2014  Continuous work of HELCOM-VASAB cooperation Countries:  Sweden: Creation of Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management - charged with developing Swedens MSPs  Lithuania: Extension of the Lithuanian General Plan with Maritime Spatial Solutions for the whole Lithuanian EEZ  Latvia: Legislation on MSP passed => Latvian Institute of Aquactic Ecology given mandate to develop MSP from 2014 onwards MSP activities at EU level => BSR reactions? Revision of EUSBSR => new programming BONUS Programme

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 5 PartiSEApate ! Application – Approval Facts Duration: Jun 12 / Sept 12 - Sept 14 / Dec 14 (current) Budget: 916, € 10 Partners: Maritime Institute Gdansk (MIG) Maritime Office in Gdynia Maritime Office Szczecin VASAB Secretariat Baltic Environmental Forum Latvia Latvian Institute for Aquatic Ecology Klaipeda University - Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI) Region Skane Swedish Agency for Marine & Water Management (SwAM) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH)

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 6 PartiSEApate ! Application – Approval Facts Duration: Jun 12 / Sept 12 - Sept 14 / Dec 14 (current) Budget: 916, € 10 Partners: Maritime Institute Gdansk (MIG) Maritime Office in Gdynia Maritime Office Szczecin VASAB Secretariat Baltic Environmental Forum Latvia Latvian Institute for Aquatic Ecology Klaipeda University - Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI) Region Skane Swedish Agency for Marine & Water Management (SwAM) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) Perhaps Norway ?!? Institute of Marine Research Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif)

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 7 PartiSEApate ! Application – Approval Facts Duration: Jun 12 / Sept 12 - Sept 14 / Dec 14 (current) Budget: 916, € 10 Partners: Maritime Institute Gdansk (MIG) Maritime Office in Gdynia Maritime Office Szczecin VASAB Secretariat Baltic Environmental Forum Latvia Latvian Institute for Aquatic Ecology Klaipeda University - Coastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI) Region Skane Swedish Agency for Marine & Water Management (SwAM) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) Perhaps Norway ?!? Institute of Marine Research Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif)

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 8 Problems to be adressed Policies to be correlated to maritime issues - land-sea integration via planning processes => no tools developed so far Streamline Transnational MSP consultations => little practical experience exists instruments developed & tested Some sectors (i.e. like shipping) not easily engaged in cross-sectoral thinking - feel threatened by MSP => dialogue Pan-Baltic perspectives in national maritime policies on *environment, *fisheries, *maritime transport & *energy Related structures (i.e. Super GRID, Ports & Motorways of Sea or blue corridors) to be planned on a transnational basis - backbone of national MSPs => no pan-Baltic dialogue on transnational priorities Many topics not on current MSP agenda and/or no appropriate instruments (i.e. cultural heritage, fishery, combined uses with wind farms or other uses) => dialogue, research, tools Good knowledge of the sea, trends and combined impacts essential for MSP to deliver and apply an ecosystem based approach => Communication and cooperation with research and among data networks have to be strengthened

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 9 Activities - Overview BSR Wide MSP Planners Working Group  Maritime Office Gdynia (formal), ALL PPs Model Case 1: Lithuanian Sea  CORPI, BEF, LIAE, SwAM Model Case 2: Middle Bank  Maritime Office Gdynia, MIG, SwAM Model Case 3: Pomeranian Bight  Region Skane, BSH, SwAM, MO Szczecin, MIG Stakeholder Methodology (BEF) Stakeholder Workshops  Shipping / Ports (SwAM, MO Gdynia)  Offshore Wind Energy (BSH)  Cultural Heritage (BEF)  Aquaculture / New Uses (MIG)  Research (CORPI)  Nature Protection (LIAE)  Climate Change (Region Skane)  Date Network (BSH) Cross-Sectoral Dialogue  Wind Energy / Aquaculture  Environment / Research (&Data)  Offshore Wind Energy / Shipping / Fishery Update of BSR Compendium on MSP Systems  MIG, ALL PPs Transnational Outputs (VASAB with ALL PPs):  Institution Structure & Governance Model / Recommendations for Transnational MSPs / Handbook for Multi-Level MSP Consultation Process / Final Conference

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 10 PartiSEApate Aims.... Communicate “Findings / Recommendations” =>  involve stakeholders around the Baltic Sea Region  move outside MSP expert circles - dialogue with Sectors (shipping, fishery, offshore wind, aquaculture, etc.) Nature Protection Researchers, data experts / holders / networks Local / regional level - all BSR Build on “Findings / Recommendations” =>  Develop / agree on possible solutions: Methods & Tools for MSP consultations processes At all levels, esp. local-national, cross-border Pilot Projects: Pomeranian Bight, Lithuanian Sea, Middle Bank Sectors, Data, Research Create Basis for Political Processes / Decisions => MSP institutional & governance model for transnational cooperation & data exchange

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 11 PartiSEApate Outputs I.... Update of Compendium on MSP Structures around the BSR  Taking into account suggested EU framework  Showcases on interlinkages between different governance levels Model Cases for multi-level governance in MSP  Tools for transnational MSP stakeholder consultation (i.e. Boundary GIS)  Pomeranian Bight: Roadmap/recommendation on how to enhance synergies in transnational MSP processes & promote regional & national interaction  Lithuanian Sea: Local/Regional involvement & transnational consultation for a single country national MSP  Middle Bank: Roadmap for the formal transnational stakeholder consultation process Report  sector perspectives, expectations towards MSP, targets & priorities for future development on pan-Baltic scale  cross-sectoral synergies & conflicts and related MSP solutions (tools, instruments)

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 12 PartiSEApate Outputs II... MSP expert group discussions / Compendium / Pilot Projects / Stakeholder Workshops => Institutional & Governance Model (Recommendations) appropriate for Transnational MSP Development  Common Standards for MSPs (i.e. transnational topics, comparable legend, similar restrictions zones)  Procedures & standards for the transnational data exchange  MSP consultation process Handbook on multi-level / transnational MSP consultation process  whom to involve, when to involve, how to involve  what to expect & achieve at the end of the process Other (not in application): BSR wide discussion forum on Transnational Priorities, Targets, Objectives Basis for MSP Research (i.e. in BONUS programme)

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 13 Activities - Overview BSR Wide MSP Planners Working Group  Maritime Office Gdynia (formal), ALL PPs Model Case 1: Lithuanian Sea  CORPI, BEF, LIAE, SwAM Model Case 2: Middle Bank  Maritime Office Gdynia, MIG, SwAM Model Case 3: Pomeranian Bight  Region Skane, BSH, SwAM, MO Szczecin, MIG Stakeholder Methodology (BEF) Stakeholder Workshops  Shipping / Ports (SwAM, MO Gdynia)  Offshore Wind Energy (BSH)  Cultural Heritage (BEF)  Aquaculture / New Uses (MIG)  Research (CORPI)  Nature Protection (LIAE)  Climate Change (Region Skane)  Date Network (BSH) Cross-Sectoral Dialogue  Wind Energy / Aquaculture  Environment / Research (&Data)  Offshore Wind Energy / Shipping / Fishery Update of BSR Compendium on MSP Systems  MIG, ALL PPs Transnational Outputs (VASAB with ALL PPs):  Institution Structure & Governance Model / Recommendations for Transnational MSPs / Handbook for Multi-Level MSP Consultation Process / Final Conference

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 14 MSP Expert Group Topics (based on report “Minimum Requirements”): Intercultural environment: comparison of planning cultures / potential pitfalls and problems in communication / collaboration, comprehension of the task Streamlining preparation of maritime plans with cross-border impacts e.g. topics with transnational impact, comparable legends, types of zones, restrictions, ways of sea space prioritisation, etc. Can the already elaborated pilot plans for each Model Case be used as templates for maritime plans in the EEZ of Poland/Lithuania/Sweden? Changes needed in order to achieve greater compatibility with the planning methodology of the respective bordering countries Stakeholder involvement processes e.g. stakeholder mapping, practical communication methods, transnational stakeholder processes Practical ways of cross-border MSP consultation (when-at which stage, with whom, how, how much time, what can one expect, which language, etc.) MSP data issues e.g. data availability / gaps / exchange and hierarchy (which data is indispensable and which is of minor importance for drawing up an MSP) / planning in case of non-availability of data / availability of technical equipment & skilled staff.

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 15 4/5 MSP Expert Group meetings Jan ’13 / Hamburg: Comparison of planning cultures / pitfalls & problems in communication / collaboration / data hierarchy (indispensable data vs. data of minor importance for drawing up an MSP) / availability of technical equipment & skilled staff / stakeholder mapping  MSP Expert Group meeting “Middle Bank”, “Pom Bight”, LT Sea, Stakeholder Data Network  Compendium Gaps / Update needs May ‘13 / Gothenburg: stakeholder communication methods / data availability & gaps / comparable legends / topics with transnational impact  MSP Expert Group meeting “Middle Bank”, “Pom Bight”, LT Sea  Stakeholder Meeting Pom Bight (?)Climate Change (?)  Input for Sectoral Stakeholder Workshops  Discussion of Compendium Blueprint Nov ‘13 / Klaipeda: MSP types of zones, restrictions, ways of sea space prioritisation / Planning in case of non-availability of data  MSP Expert Groups “Middle Bank”, “Pom Bight”, LT Sea  Discussion on Transnational Targets & Priorities  1 st Cross-Sectoral Stakeholder Workshop (Wind / Aquaculture)  Input for other cross-sectoral stakeholder workshops  Review of Compendium Uodate April ‘14 / Sczceczin: Practical ways of cross-border MSP consultation  MSP Expert Group “Middle Bank”, “Pom Bight”  Transnational Stakeholder Meeting Pom Bight  Discussion on VASAB Recommendations / Planning of MSP Handbook / Final Compendium Process / Responsibilities / specific Inputs - Outputs / Work Plan! Discussion Point for tomorrow

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 16 Update of VASAB Compendium Update - plus specific case studies on multi-level governance processes (not only PartiSEApate, but also PlanBothnia, Pärnu Bay EE) JOINT output of all partners Timeline:  Month 1 - 6: Check: what is outdated / needs to be revised  Month 7-12: Blueprint developed on country level on new edition for compendium  Month : Updates as provided by country experts inserted  Month: 19-24: Model case experience regarding land-sea integration / processes integrated Specific Target Group ?!? Expertise from NON-PartiSEApate countries !? => Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Russia

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 17 Lithuanian MSP Case Three multi-level topics: across sectors: identify more precisely the problems related to current & future sea space use and to promote MSP for existing and possible conflicts management and/or fostering development  Stakeholder interviews vertical governance line: establish tight connection between local county authorities bordering the sea and national authorities/ministries setting targets/plan/strategic aims related to marine uses esp. near shore zone (LNG terminals, deep sea port facilities, energy transmission infrastructure, offshore wind energy, etc. )  Two workshops with neighbouring countries (LV, SE, RU): ensure smooth transnational consultation both in view of MSP instruments to be used by LT MSP approach & content/topics with transnational implications & possible data gaps  MSP Working Group Meetings on Stakeholder Identification & Communication strategy & topics & tools  2 Lithuanian / Latvian workshops (Liepaja)  1 Lithuanian / Russian workshop (Kaliningrad) Process / Responsibilities / specific Inputs - Outputs / Work Plan! Discussion Point for tomorrow

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 18 Pomeranian Bight MSP Case Background:basic stocktake, modelling exercises for fishery and offshore wind energy, alignment of planning tools between the two responsible bodies in DE => draft proposal for a MSP. Emphasis now:  testing transnational MSP requirements  regional-national consultation with & within the SE part of the Pomeranian Bight  developing / organising appropriate stakeholder awareness raising workshops  further enhancing planning methods for integrating fishery into MSPs Activities:  5 Meetings with MSP expert group (normally back to back with big meetings & Pom Bight Stakeholder workshops)  1st SE Stakeholder Workshop (Malmö/Summer 2013): increasing local / regional knowledge about MSP, interlinkage with climate change adaptation issues, local / regional interests & targets vs. national concerns, MSP draft from BaltSeaPlan  2nd SE Stakeholder Workshop (Trelleborg): ZOOM to draft Pomeranian Bight MSP, underlying planning concept, stakeholder opinion, identified gaps, needs for improvements  Transnational Stakeholder Workshop (Szczecin) Process / Responsibilities / specific Inputs - Outputs / Work Plan! Discussion Point for tomorrow

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 19 Middle Bank MSP Case Three issues: Test minimum requirements on transnational MSP within the MSP expert group  Four meetings among SE / PL MSP expert group Develop appropriate tools for stakeholder communication (Boundary GIS)  Stakeholder identification (mainly SE)  Develop methodology / communication strategy  Develop specific communication tools  Stakeholder interviews and workshops Develop an appropriate stakeholder involvement strategy for future formal MSP processes to come within PL and SE  Report (jointly agreed) Process / Responsibilities / specific Inputs - Outputs / Work Plan! Discussion Point for tomorrow

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 20 Transnational Stakeholder Involvement Idea based on „national“ approach developed by BEF in BaltSeaPlan case:  Step 1: individual „one sector only“ consultations – give / get information – expectations / fears  Step 2: Analysis / cross-sector combinations  Step 3: Cross-sectoral workshops – identification of possible MSP solutions  Step 4: Overall report Transnational Workshops:  Ideally participants from each country  Sector specialists => 20 – 25 participants  Careful selection / good preparation / workshop character

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 21 Transnational Stakeholder Topics Pan-Baltic Shipping / Ports Development  Designation of intelligent corridors, definition of traffic separation schemes, identification of port development areas, high risk areas, safety zones, environmental concerns, rearrangement of shipping lanes, pan-Baltic shipping strategy Offshore Wind Energy  pan-Baltic offshore wind parks strategy (space/optimal locations); pan-Baltic infrastructure (SuperGRID) ensuring exchange of energy between countries, balancing fluctuations and even export; *integration of land- and sea-based grid infrastructure; *buffer zones between offshore wind parks and other uses; *combined uses Climate Change  Implications of climate change for MSP: What kind of considerations have to be taken into account, when planning for the future? Which uses might be most effected?  Cooperation with BSR Flagship Project “BaltAdapt”

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 22 Transnational Stakeholder Topics Cultural Heritage / Tourism  research of underwater cultural heritage  potentials/limitations of underwater heritage in relation to tourism development  existing & potential threats from other sea uses  possibilities to address the issue within the MSP Aquaculture / New Uses Spatial planning implications of new uses such as mussel & algae farms and/or IMTAs Overall space needed, specific locations, conflicts & synergies with other uses Cooperation with BSR projects “SUBMARINER” & “Aquabest”

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 23 Transnational Stakeholder Topics Research / Environment & Protection  Research: spatial dimension of research; * scientific knowledge generation against delivery of useful facts; *identify role of scientist in MSP process; *current lines of research carried out; *to what extend can research results already be used for MSP purposes?  Environmental stakeholders: *current knowledge of environmental factors crucial in MSP process; *defining spatially applicable environmental and nature conservation measures; *how to ensure ecological connectivity of marine habitats and species through an MSP ; *defining the boundaries of sustainability of human activities to ensure resilience of the marine ecosystem. Data Network Building  Bring together INSPIRE contact points as well as the various maritime data providers throughout each country, in order to explore together with them a possible process for making data networks compatible with each other  Present MSP Data Model (BaltSeaPlan)  Input for VASAB Transnational Governance Model

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 24 Cross-sectoral dialogues Detailed Topics to be decided, but currently planned: Wind Energy / Aquaculture  identify synergy effects, conditions necessary for combined uses, planning horizons and requirements towards MSP / licensing procedures to promote such combined uses Research / SEAs  Researchers, MSP planners and environmental stakeholders shall jointly discuss on how an SEA can better fulfil its function in being “strategic”; identify possible solutions to questions raised in current SEAs and steps to be undertaken in SEAs to come Shipping / Fishery / Energy  Identify spatial planning solutions (i.e. buffer zones, possibilities for rearrangement of certain shipping routes, compensation mechanisms, etc.) in general terms in order to align interests of all these stakeholders Possible new topics

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 25 Methodology To be discussed tomorrow: Preliminary studies / questionnaires needed? Who shall participate ? What kind of preliminary study / research required ? Incentives for participants ? How long ? What kind of facilitation method? Documentation of process ? Who does what ? Clear responsibility lines ! How to use results for follow-up cross-sectoral work ? How to communicate back to stakeholders ? How to link to other PartiSEApate work ?

Part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund) 26 Preparing the transnational OUTPUTs External expert to accompany process, take on board results from compendium update, cross sectoral workshops and MSP data network discussion resulting in: Concept for Transnational Institutional & Governance Model Recommendations for Transnational MSPs Handbook on Multi-Level MSP Consultation Process VASAB Ministerial Conference – Sept Anything more ??? National Level ??? Pilot Projects ??? EU Level ???