Commissioner Kadis hosts implementation dialogue on maritime spatial planning

Today Commissioner Kadis is hosting an implementation dialogue on the Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive. 

This directive promotes the sustainable growth of maritime economies, the sustainable development of marine areas, and the sustainable use of marine resources. As competition for maritime space intensifies, effective spatial planning becomes critical for the maritime economy and the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems.

Held in Brussels, the meeting will gather industry representatives, regional and national authorities, and non-governmental organisations to explore the directive’s state of implementation and contribute to shaping the future of maritime spatial planning in the EU. This discussion comes in light of the European Ocean Pact, which aims to review the MSP Directive and build on it to propose an Ocean Act, a single framework to facilitate the implementation of the pact's key objectives.

Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, said:

"By bringing voices from across the maritime spectrum to the table, this dialogue will help us ensure the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive evolves with the challenges — and opportunities — of our maritime space."

Implementation dialogues are an opportunity to align implementation with realities on the ground. President von der Leyen tasked all Commissioners to organise two Implementation Dialogues per year and this is the first of such dialogues for Commissioner Kadis.

The conclusions of the dialogue will be available online.