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Country Red is part of the Colour Kingdom, which consists of two separate countries each has its own prime minister. Country Red has a population of about 62 million people, which makes it the third most populous island in the world. The country is highly democratic and has a long tradition of stakeholder participation. It has recently transferred the jurisdiction on Marine Spatial Planning from a local level to a national level. Now the government likes to have a marine spatial plan for the territorial waters and EEZ.
Country Red has a large marine presence in the North Sea (compared to neighbouring countries) and has had a strong presence there with fishing activities but also since the 1960s when oil and gas deposits were found. Commercial fishing still has a large presence there today, and has gotten renewed interest (and sparked new conflicts) because of this country's departure from the EU, as new quotas and fishing grounds have to be renegotiated.  


Country Red attaches great value to sustainable energy like biomass, wave, tidal and wind energy. The Red country is known for its unspoiled nature and clean technology and it has set itself a target to become the first country in the world to be completely CO2 neutral, which is special because it has also large oil and gas reserves. The government has huge offshore wind energy ambition; 20 GW in 2020. Furthermore, the country has a couple of test sites for wave and tidal energy.
The country Red government has a Blue Growth perspective, which means that exploitation of marine resources is prioritized, with commercial fishing and material extraction as continuously important activities. At the same time, there is also talk about more protection and establishing MPAs, especially around the country's Dogger Bank part.


Fishery is a traditional sector, which takes place at the entire Sea of Colours. There are various important fishing grounds, nursery and spawning areas in the Red EEZ. These fishing grounds also attract many foreign fishing vessels; some foreign fishers fish under Red flag. The Red country’s fishermen are highly concerned about their future, due to foreign competition and the fact that they have less and less fishing grounds because they are excluded in MPAs. Although they are still allowed to fish within wind farms this is not always possible due to the weather conditions. Aquaculture is an upcoming industry, especially in the northern part of the country.
Country Red's domestic case concerns planning for a scenario where commercial fishing grounds are kept and even expanded. At the same time, there is competition with existing sectors (like protection and the energy sector, oil and gas). Collaboration with neighbouring countries has become a problem after the country's departure from the EU and you do no longer want to allow foreign fishers in your waters. You are generally hesitant to all border collaboration. Your task is to propose a new plan for the country's North sea area, with special attention given to the following three sectors:


The government also wants to promote tourism in country Red; tourism is a potential growth industry for the country as a whole. Especially, the southern sand beaches and the rough and rocky coastline in the north attract many visitors. More and more the historical relationship with the sea is brought back to the political agenda, also to enhance economic development. Cultural heritage is highly important to the citizens of country Red.
# Commercial fishing (keep and possibly expand areas for all fishing fleets)
# Environment (conservation and more MPAs)
# Fossil based energy (keep oil and gas)


Country Red has established a few marine protected areas in the past two decades. These MPAs are exclusive zones; compensation for loss of biodiversity is standard. Country Red has also designated various Natura 2000 sites. The government has high ambitions with the implementation of the Sea of Colours Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The Red country is proud of its world-famous marine research institutes.
The country needs to be mindful of international traffic at sea, both shipping lanes and passenger traffic (i.e. should not/cannot be changed). In addition, any national defence needs must be left unchanged. Finally, attention needs to be paid to environmental conditions and ecological qualities in the area, e.g. wind speed, currents, various species, pressures, biodiversity, etc. that may affect marine activities.


=Baltic Sea=
=Baltic Sea=

Revision as of 07:19, 21 April 2023

In each edition of the MSP Challenge, countries are coded by colours. This is to help users to abstract themselves from the countries roles and assume a more playful mode. The idea is to make plans for a managerial area without thinking too much about the political consequences (although they might be important). Thus, the countries profiles are explained to the users for context and objectives specification only.

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Layer Info
Category Governance
Editable No
Area Size 117946.70 km2
Utilizing Layer
EEZ
Territorial waters

Country Red has a large marine presence in the North Sea (compared to neighbouring countries) and has had a strong presence there with fishing activities but also since the 1960s when oil and gas deposits were found. Commercial fishing still has a large presence there today, and has gotten renewed interest (and sparked new conflicts) because of this country's departure from the EU, as new quotas and fishing grounds have to be renegotiated.

The country Red government has a Blue Growth perspective, which means that exploitation of marine resources is prioritized, with commercial fishing and material extraction as continuously important activities. At the same time, there is also talk about more protection and establishing MPAs, especially around the country's Dogger Bank part.

Country Red's domestic case concerns planning for a scenario where commercial fishing grounds are kept and even expanded. At the same time, there is competition with existing sectors (like protection and the energy sector, oil and gas). Collaboration with neighbouring countries has become a problem after the country's departure from the EU and you do no longer want to allow foreign fishers in your waters. You are generally hesitant to all border collaboration. Your task is to propose a new plan for the country's North sea area, with special attention given to the following three sectors:

  1. Commercial fishing (keep and possibly expand areas for all fishing fleets)
  2. Environment (conservation and more MPAs)
  3. Fossil based energy (keep oil and gas)

The country needs to be mindful of international traffic at sea, both shipping lanes and passenger traffic (i.e. should not/cannot be changed). In addition, any national defence needs must be left unchanged. Finally, attention needs to be paid to environmental conditions and ecological qualities in the area, e.g. wind speed, currents, various species, pressures, biodiversity, etc. that may affect marine activities.

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