Sustainable and Fair Management of the Marine Environment in CEE
Enabling Offshore Wind Energy Production in Emerging CEE Markets
In 2023 Europe reached 32 GW of new offshore wind capacity. This is significantly less than what the EU should be building to be on track to deliver its 2030 and 2050 Climate and Energy goals. European countries need to dedicate 3% of their territories to offshore wind energy generation and transmission infrastructure to meet EU ambitions. Maritime Spatial Plans (MSPs) are a crucial tool for aligning green transition, biodiversity targets and strengthening blue economy. Member States should apply an ecosystem-based approach to their MSPs.
