Book Details

Maritime Spatial Planning

Publication year: 2019

ISBN: 978-3-319-98696-8

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This book is the first comprehensive overview of maritime spatial planning. Situated at the intersection between theory and practice, the volume draws together several strands of interdisciplinary research, reflecting on the history of MSP as well as examining current practice and looking towards the future. The authors and contributors examine MSP from disciplines as diverse as geography, urban planning, political science, natural science, sociology and education; reflecting the growing critical engagement with MSP in many academic fields. This innovative and pioneering volume will be of interest and value to students and scholars of maritime spatial planning, as well as planners and practitioners.


Subject: Social Sciences, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Marine & Freshwater Sciences, Geographical Information Systems, Cartography, marine spatial planning, marine governance, EU MSP Directive, social-ecological systems, integrated marine management, sustainable blue growth, land-sea interactions, blue sector growth, marine planning, sustainable maritime development, urban planning, political science, environmental policy, Ecosystem-Based Management, Systematic Conservation Planning, Environmental Management