Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia

The Maritime Spatial Plan for Internal Waters, Territorial Waters and Economic Exclusive Zone of the Republic of Latvia is a long-term spatial planning document, which defines the permitted uses of the sea and conditions for development. Work on maritime spatial planning (MSP) in Latvia was a novel...

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Main Authors: Kristina Veidemane, Anda Ruskule, Solvita Strake, Ingrida Purina, Juris Aigars, Sandra Sprukta, Didzis Ustups, Ivars Putnis, Andris Klepers
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1398185
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spelling doaj-2a8eaa2dfbb54072803f5997c1d776e22020-11-25T02:29:29ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management2151-37322151-37402017-01-0113139841110.1080/21513732.2017.13981851398185Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of LatviaKristina Veidemane0Anda Ruskule1Solvita Strake2Ingrida Purina3Juris Aigars4Sandra Sprukta5Didzis Ustups6Ivars Putnis7Andris Klepers8Baltic Environmental Forum – LatviaBaltic Environmental Forum – LatviaLatvian Institute of Aquatic EcologyLatvian Institute of Aquatic EcologyLatvian Institute of Aquatic EcologyLatvian Institute of Aquatic EcologyInstitute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment, Riga, Latvia; dVidzeme University of Applied SciencesInstitute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment, Riga, Latvia; dVidzeme University of Applied SciencesInstitute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment, Riga, Latvia; dVidzeme University of Applied SciencesThe Maritime Spatial Plan for Internal Waters, Territorial Waters and Economic Exclusive Zone of the Republic of Latvia is a long-term spatial planning document, which defines the permitted uses of the sea and conditions for development. Work on maritime spatial planning (MSP) in Latvia was a novel process from different aspects including incorporation of the concept of ecosystem services (ES) into MSP. In the course of the MSP process, marine ES were mapped and assessed, and impacts of proposed spatial solutions for the use of the sea were assessed. The scope of mapping and assessment of ES was limited by data availability and expert knowledge on marine ecosystems. MSP in Latvia was an open and transparent process with an active involvement of different stakeholder groups. Marine ES assessment results were visualized and used during the public consultations to highlight the marine areas providing the most significant social benefits as well as to facilitate debate about potential impacts arising from proposed uses of the sea. The marine ES approach, in a spatially explicit manner, provided stakeholders and policymakers with a strategic framework to address a complex social–ecological system.EDITED BY Joao Rodrigueshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1398185Ecosystem servicesmaritime spatial planningimpact assessmentLatviaBaltic Sea
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author Kristina Veidemane
Anda Ruskule
Solvita Strake
Ingrida Purina
Juris Aigars
Sandra Sprukta
Didzis Ustups
Ivars Putnis
Andris Klepers
spellingShingle Kristina Veidemane
Anda Ruskule
Solvita Strake
Ingrida Purina
Juris Aigars
Sandra Sprukta
Didzis Ustups
Ivars Putnis
Andris Klepers
Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia
International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management
Ecosystem services
maritime spatial planning
impact assessment
Latvia
Baltic Sea
author_facet Kristina Veidemane
Anda Ruskule
Solvita Strake
Ingrida Purina
Juris Aigars
Sandra Sprukta
Didzis Ustups
Ivars Putnis
Andris Klepers
author_sort Kristina Veidemane
title Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia
title_short Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia
title_full Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia
title_fullStr Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia
title_full_unstemmed Application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of Latvia
title_sort application of the marine ecosystem services approach in the development of the maritime spatial plan of latvia
publisher Taylor & Francis Group
series International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management
issn 2151-3732
2151-3740
publishDate 2017-01-01
description The Maritime Spatial Plan for Internal Waters, Territorial Waters and Economic Exclusive Zone of the Republic of Latvia is a long-term spatial planning document, which defines the permitted uses of the sea and conditions for development. Work on maritime spatial planning (MSP) in Latvia was a novel process from different aspects including incorporation of the concept of ecosystem services (ES) into MSP. In the course of the MSP process, marine ES were mapped and assessed, and impacts of proposed spatial solutions for the use of the sea were assessed. The scope of mapping and assessment of ES was limited by data availability and expert knowledge on marine ecosystems. MSP in Latvia was an open and transparent process with an active involvement of different stakeholder groups. Marine ES assessment results were visualized and used during the public consultations to highlight the marine areas providing the most significant social benefits as well as to facilitate debate about potential impacts arising from proposed uses of the sea. The marine ES approach, in a spatially explicit manner, provided stakeholders and policymakers with a strategic framework to address a complex social–ecological system.EDITED BY Joao Rodrigues
topic Ecosystem services
maritime spatial planning
impact assessment
Latvia
Baltic Sea
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1398185
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