Conceptualizing maritime spatial planning - A pilot study on viewpoints across Northern European Seas

M. Ripken*, X. Keijser, T. Klenke, I. Mayer

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Abstract

Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) is a complex process involving various actors with deviating viewpoints, perceptions and approaches. This study identifies and explains different viewpoints in northern European MSP processes by contextualizing the different viewpoints of national maritime spatial planners, policymakers, scientists, consultants, and representatives of intergovernmental organizations who are involved in the MSP process. The Q Methodology, a method to study the subjectivity of participants, combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to explore people's viewpoints has been utilized to identify the different frameworks in MSP. A total of five viewpoints have been conceptualized in MSP, based on 17 participants and 39 statements, that cover the whole range of MSP. Simultaneously, respective factor loadings of participants have been identified. This research proves that there seems to be a limited set of viewpoints among the community, despite the amount of stakeholders, their different backgrounds and origin. Results of this study could help to manage different or even conflicting viewpoints in MSP in the future.
Original languageEnglish
Article number106181
Number of pages10
JournalMarine Policy
Volume166
Early online date2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Maritime spatial planning
  • Q Methodology
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Viewpoints

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