Maritime Spatial Planning is stakeholder oriented. Often across National borders. Engaging and committing stakeholders to a planning process can be a real challenge. The MSP Challenge literally puts stakeholders around the table and facilitates their dialogue.

Use: The MSP Challenge has been used extensively to encourage the involvement of stakeholders. For transboundary stakeholder sessions in ecology, shipping and energy in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and Clyde Marine area. To support the implementation of the Scottish National Marine Plan and participation in the development of Regional Marine Plans. In Belgium, to kick start the marine spatial plan revision process.