Presentation by Andrzej Cieślak and Jacek Zaucha

1. COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union (blue book) 30 October 2007 Presentation by Andrzej Cieślak and Jacek Zaucha The East West Window project is part-financed by the European Union. The contents of this presentation are the sole responsibility of the Project Partners and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting position of the European Union.

2. Action Plan to theBluebook issued 10 October 2007 COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Accompanyingdocument to the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEANPARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIALCOMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union

3. The essence of the proposed policy: An Integrated Maritime Policy requires a governance framework that applies the integratedapproach at every level, as well as horizontal and cross-cutting policy tools.

4. Key objectives of the EU's integrated maritime policy: maximising thesustainable use of the oceans and seas, building a knowledge and innovation base formaritime policy, delivering the highest quality of life in coastal regions, promoting Europe'sleadership in international maritime affairs, raising the visibility of Maritime Europe.

5. Integrated and crosscutting tools • (the first measures proposed under Action Plan) • spatial planning and ICZM • an integrated approach to data collection processing and delivery, • the coordination of surveillance and monitoring activities and processes

6. The most important actions proposed by the Commission FIELDS OF ACTION Action towards integration of Maritime Affairs across the EU Regulatory obstacles Collective learning – exchange of best practice Surveillance Activities Maritime Spatial Planning and integrated coastal zone management European Marine Observation Network Development of multi-sectoral clusters and regional centres of maritime excellence Maritime Transport Strengthening careers and employment; the maritime sectors Ports policy Air Pollution by Ships Ship dismantling Action on marine-based energy infrastructures and resources Action on developing the situation of fishermen at sea Implementation of the Eco-System Approach in European Fisheries Proposals on the protection of fisheries resources in international waters

7. The most important actions proposed by the Commission European Marine and Maritime Research Provision of information on Community projects in coastal regions and their funding Europe’s Outermost Regions and Islands Action on Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Sustainable Maritime Tourism Improving Socio-Economic Data for maritime sectors and maritime regions The EU's profile in international fora and relations with partners Inclusion of Maritime Policy objectives in dialogue with third countries sharing regional seas Report on strategic issues for the EU relating to the Arctic Ocean Action for the Protection of the High Seas European Maritime Day, Annual Report, Awards and awareness campaigns European Atlas of the Seas Making information publicly available on Commission proposals on Maritime Affairs Should we be involved and if yes the question is how.

8. The most important actions proposed by the Commission • Maritime Spatial Planning and integrated coastal zone management • Road map on development of maritime spatial planning by Member States; 2008 • Establishment of a system for exchange of best practices; 2009 • Examination of options needed to make the uses of different maritime activities more compatible;2008 WG3

9. The most important actions proposed by the Commission • European Marine Observation - EMODNET • Road map in 2008 leading to Action Plan in 2009 and Data Network • Proposal on a programme for multi-dimensional mapping of the sea in Member States' waters; second semester 2008 • Action on marine-based energy infrastructures & resources • Revise Guidelines for Trans-European Energy Networks; 2009 • Sustainable Maritime Tourism • Communication on sustainable & competitive European tourism; 2007 • Assessment of interlinkages between the cruiseindustry, marinas, ports, and other maritime industries; 2009 • Action on developing the situation of fishermen at sea • Working document on fishers as "Guardians ofthe Sea"; second semester 2008 WG3

10. The most important actions proposed by the Commission • Action towards integration ofMaritime Affairs across the EU • Guidelines for national integrated maritime policies; first semester 2008 • Report on Member States' actions; 2009 • Regulatory obstacles • Report on regulatory obstacles; first semester • 2008 VASAB

11. The most important actions proposed by the Commission • Development of multi-sectoral clusters and regional centres of maritime excellence • A staff working document on Maritime Clusters; October 2007 • This will prepare the ground for future work, • including the establishment of a European network of maritime clusters. WG1

12. The most important actions proposed by the Commission • Maritime Transport • Consultation on a European Space for Maritime Transport without barriers; October 2007 • A staff working document on the Motorways of the Sea; October 2007 • Study to assess trends for the period 2008-2018; 2007 • Final Guidelines on the application of competition rules to maritime transport; 2008 • Conference on trends and shipping scenarios; first semester 2008 • Proposal on establishment of European Space for Maritime Transport without barriers; 2008 • White Paper on Maritime Transport strategy to 2018; 2008 • Policy document on e-maritime services; 2009 • Review of block exemption regulation; before April 2010 WG2

13. The most important actions proposed by the Commission • Inclusion of Maritime Policyobjectives in dialogue with third countries sharing regional seas • Organisation of a Euromed (Mediterranean) workshop on maritime spatial planning; 2008 • Objectives of Maritime Policy discussed with • candidate (…) and partner countries (e.g. in nthe framework of the Northern Dimension • Neighbouring countries involved in development • of EMODNET(European Marine Observation and Dta Network) improved surveillance programs • and spatial planning (our PILOT!!!) Russia

14. Discussion is open

16. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Jacek Zaucha Maritime Institute Gdańsk The East West Window project is part-financed by the European Union. The contents of this presentation are the sole responsibility of the Project Partners and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting position of the European Union.

17. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Draft of 22 August 2007 Background detailed paper for WG3 Second Draft of 07.09.07 after WG3 meeting in Warsaw on 28 of July

18. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Main Messages Baltic Sea is a common resource and the playground of the integrative processes aimed at the “sustainable use” of this common developmental potential. Sea space offers new developmental potentials. The demand for use of the sea space is rapidly growing and accordingly the potential use conflicts among different user. Use the strengths of spatial planning for cross-sector co-ordination and dialogues between political bodies at all levels (Prepare strategic spatial plans for offshore areas.)

19. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Main Messages (continuing) The planning and management of the sea space can not be separated for planning and management of the terrestrial one. BSR is ready to become a model region for sustainable and co-ordinated spatial planning, testing the new guidelines for maritime spatial planning.

20. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Analysis Performed by WG3 • Mapping the current sea space conflicts and main potentials. Screening legal systems. Analysing most important policies influencing sea use planning Analyzing territorial implications of findings and draw conclusions from the analyses.

21. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Main outputs/products • Analytical phase • Map showing Baltic Sea space conflicts and potentials in 2008. • Results of screening national legislation and national planning systems with regard to relevant instruments for sea use planning and integration of sea use and spatial (terrestrial) planning at different levels of territorial structures. Seminar in Gdańsk, January 2008 at which the analytical results will be presented and discussed with stakeholders

22. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” Main outputs/products • Policy phase –summedup by theseminarin Kaliningrad June 2008 • A joint vision of using Baltic space. • A suggestion (draft) of a joint action programme showing how to realize the ideas of the vision i.e. • In concrete terms the action programme should propose necessary steps, responsible institutions and deadlines for: • Introduction of required regulations where these are not available yet, • Preparation of national offshore development strategies and guidelines for use prioritisation, • Reaching agreement of cross-border concertation of plans.

23. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” • KALININGRAD PILOT STUDY • To deploy the pilot action in the Gdansk Bay aimed to demonstrate promotion of use and protection of marine resources through sea use planning methodologies. • Pilot phase should be summed up by the seminar in Kaliningrad for RU and PL decision makers in May/June 2008

24. WORKING DOCUMENT FOR WORKING GROUP 3 „SEA USE CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALS” • KALININGRAD PILOT STUDY • Proposed ways of implementation • Analysing the Baltcoast recommendation on sea use planning by PL and RU experts • Drawing/outlining the institutional framework for co-ordinated sea use planning in the Gdańsk Bay (proposals of the concrete institutions, their responsibilities, co-operation channels, additional tasks that should be added to the existing ones) • Preparation of the action programme for putting the institutional framework for joint sea use planning into motion • Preparation of the list of joint projects to be financed under incoming ENPI • Concertation with stakeholders in Kaliningrad and Gdansk • Pilot phase should be summed up by the seminar in Kaliningrad for RU and PL decision makers in May/June 2008

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