19/10/2026
Online Learning from EBA Application in MSP in the Baltic Sea: Discussing Opportunities for the Greater North Sea Basin Countries
Save the date for an online workshop on the application of the ecosystem-based approach (EBA) in maritime spatial planning will take place on 19 October 2026 from 15:00 to 16:40 CET. The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn from the recently developed Baltic Sea experience and guidelines on the application of the EBA in MSP, exchange perspectives between the Baltic Sea and the Greater North Sea, and discuss potential opportunities, challenges and needs in the Greater North Sea context.
The workshop will include presentations on the Baltic Sea experience, practical examples of EBA application, perspectives from Greater North Sea countries, and a discussion on possible follow-up and next steps.
The workshop is intended for representatives involved in maritime spatial planning, nature restoration and conservation, cumulative impact assessment and multi-use, in particular:
- Greater North Sea / GNSBI representatives, including members of the GNSBI Working Tracks and Steering Group;
- North Sea MSP Collaboration Group representatives;
- Baltic Sea representatives, including HELCOM and VASAB.
The workshop objectives are to:
- Present recommendations from the Baltic Sea on the application of EBA in MSP;
- Facilitate dialogue between the Baltic Sea and the Greater North Sea;
- Identify common approaches and shared practices on EBA in MSP and the multi-use of marine space;
- Identify challenges and gaps related to the EBA Ladder approach for MARIPARK governance from the perspective of policymakers;
- Start exploring a stepwise approach to further develop the integration of ecosystem-based considerations into MSP, taking into account national contexts, needs and challenges.
Any questions about the workshop and request for registration can be sent to aurelia.care@helcom.fi
Workshop is organised by the NESB project’s WP2 and WP4 partners such as HELCOM, VASAB, MINI&W, SwAM, University of Groningen, Maritime Institute of Maritime University in Gdynia, Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment and Nordregio and Blue Cluster, MANTIS, Submariner, SHOM (French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Office).
NESB project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the project consortium only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
More info: www.NESBproject.eu
