1. Marine Planning since 2011 Linda Rosborough – Director of Marine Scotland

2. Marine Scotland Marine Scotland is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland. It was established on 1st April 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland's seas. Marine Scotland comprises five divisions: - Compliance - Fisheries policy -Performance, -Aquaculture and Recreational Fisheries - Marine Planning and Policy - Science Works across Scotland, UK, EU, OSPAR, ICES Mission Statement: To manage Scotland's seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability.

3. ENGAGE with all those who have an interest in the future of Scotland’s Seas CHAMPION Scotland’s interests to ensure a sustainable future for those who make a living from our seas PROTECT Scotland’s marine environment ADVOCATE using Scotland’s marine environment sustainably RESEARCH and MONITOR Scotland’s seas to support sound decision making Marine Scotland will:

4. 5 years ago…..

5. Marine planning Sustainability appraisal –Strategic Environmental Assessment –potential effects on population; human health; biodiversity; flora; fauna; air; water; soil; climatic factors; landscape/ seascape; cultural heritage; and material assets –socio-economic assessment: –Identifies and estimates the costs and benefits, where possible, to potentially-affected activities; and associated communities and social groups –SUBJECT TO CONSULTATION

6. Spatial planning for renewables Identify key areas of resource (wind, wave, tidal) Identify key constraints (environmental, economic, social) Consider key infrastructure (connection to grid, accessibility) Robust assessments Consultation Repeat at several stages Broader considerations (e.g finance)

7. Guidance on the location of aquaculture

8. Planning Scotland’s Seas Consultation Draft National Marine Plan Marine Protected Areas Network (& List of Priority Marine Features) Sectoral Marine Plans for Offshore Renewable Energy Terrestrial/marine planning circular Ran Summer – Winter 2013 30+ public events

9. Using sound science – sound evidence, adaptive management, cumulative impacts Good governance – planning alignment, fairness, engagement Living with environmental limits – natural heritage, non-native species, litter, water quality and resource, noise, air quality A strong, healthy, just society – climate change, historic environment, landscape/seascape, coastal processes & flooding Achieving a sustainable economy – economic benefit, social benefit, co-existence GENERAL policies Sustainable development and an ecosystem approach

10. Sector objectives and policies OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES FOR: Sea Fisheries Aquaculture Wild Salmon & Diadromous Fish Oil and Gas CCS Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy Recreation and Tourism Shipping, Ports, Harbours, Ferries Submarine Cables Defence Aggregates Policies to address: What is need for sustainable economic growth? Interactions with other sectors Environmental considerations Climate change mitigation & adaptation

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12. National Marine Plan UK and Scottish legislation UK Marine Policy Statement Scotland’s Marine Atlas Statement of Public Participation ‘Pre-consultation draft’ Analysis & Assessments Political clearance Consultation Analysis Independent investigation Political clearance Amended Plan Modifications report updated assessments Parliamentary scrutiny Adopted Plan

13. Nature Conservation MPAs and Wind, Wave and Tidal Draft Plan Options

14. Scottish Marine Regions Regional Marine Planning Partnerships Similar process to NMP but locally owned Must adhere to UK MPS and NMP Directions from Ministers Shetland and Clyde early adopters Opportunities for local engagement