VASAB CSPD/BSR meeting, Helsinki
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Shipping and ports are very significant for economic development. Shipping is already intense within the Baltic Sea, and forecasts predict continued growth both in terms of frequency and transport volumes, increasing the risk of accidents. In spatial terms, shipping lanes and access routes to ports are of key importance in view of the underlying linear infrastructur
Transnational data harmonization and requirements (based on the BaltSeaPlan data model) are subject of detailed discussions within the pilot cases in PartiSEApate. This workshop will bring together INSPIRE contact points as well as the various maritime data providers throughout each country, in order to explore possible a process for making data networks compatible
In October 2013, regions and cities will be finalising preparations for the 2014-2020 cohesion policy, rural development and fisheries programmes. The OPEN DAYS will offer EU institutions, managing authorities and final beneficiaries a chance to exchange and network on new approaches even before the new operational programmes (OPs) are implemented in 2014. Organised
ESPON “BSR-TeMo” Steering Committee meeting, Helsinki
The preservation of cultural heritage has been identified as an issue for which currently no BSR country has developed sufficient planning policies regarding its maritime space. A particularly hot topic is the research and protection of ship wrecks, which bear high historical and scientific value. More information
This workshop was aimed specifically at the implications of climate change on the sea and coastal areas for maritime spatial planning: Which marine/maritime uses might be most affected by climate change? What are possible effects of climate change on important habitats and biota? What kind of coastal protection measures are foreseen to be necessary in the future? Wh PLAN BOTHNIA project final conference, Gothenburg Presentations from the meeting are available here.