ERIP 6 - Task 3

Selection and Implementation of Restoration Interventions

Task 3: Principles and steps for evaluating and strengthening spatial planning

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Principles and steps for evaluating and strengthening spatial planning

A spatial plan is only as strong as the process behind it. Whether you're working on land or at sea, certain core principles help ensure that planning is effective, inclusive, and future-oriented. Principles of TSP and MSP:i

Cross-sectoral approach

Coordination and regulation of uses

Focus on the big picture

Forward-looking nature

Objectivity

Evaluating the Terrestrial Spatial Planning Process

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Evaluating the Terrestrial Spatial Planning Process

To improve TSP or decide whether it needs improvement, you need to evaluate your current TSP process. FAO offers a methodology that can be applied to the assessment of current TSP processes.

Review the methodologyi

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References

iMartin, G. 2012. Towards Application of Marine Spatial Planning in the Baltic Sea - Vision and Challenges. Available here (p. 4).

iErdogan, H., Bastidas, S. 2017. Framework for Integrated Land-use Planning: An Innovative Approach. Available here (p. 6).

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Principles and steps for evaluating and strengthening spatial planning

Evaluating the Terrestrial Spatial Planning Process

• What existing Terrestrial Spatial Planning (TSP) or Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) processes are relevant to your proposed restoration area?

• How well does your proposed restoration target area and its objectives align with the goals and priorities outlined in these existing TSP/MSPs?

• In what ways could these existing spatial planning processes support your restoration efforts (e.g., by providing data, identifying synergies, offering legal backing)?

• Are there any potential conflicts or gaps between your restoration plans and the existing TSP/MSPs that need to be addressed? How might you engage with the entities responsible for these spatial plans to ensure alignment and mutual support?

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Principles and steps for evaluating and strengthening spatial planning

Evaluating the Terrestrial Spatial Planning Process