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=General Information=
=General Information=
   
   
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.
In each edition of the MSP Challenge, countries are coded by colours. This is to help users to distance themselves a bit from the real-life countries and assume a more playful mode - one where they are in control and can try out new things. The idea is to make plans for a managerial area without thinking too much about the how the real-life politicians and policy-makers from the actual country might think about it. Thus, the countries profiles are explained to the users for context and objective specification only. It is up to the users to decide what they want to achieve in MSP Challenge and how.


Click on the tab corresponding to the edition you are interested in and check the profile of the blue country in that edition.
Click on the tab corresponding to the edition you are interested in and check the profile of the blue country in that edition.
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  | title  = Blue
  | title  = Blue
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Country Blue has a relatively small marine presence in the North Sea (large in relation to country size), but has had a strong presence there since the 1960s when oil and gas deposits were found. Fishing has traditionally also had a large presence and commercial fishing is still important but with strong competition with new sectors. The newest on the agenda is green energy forms at sea, particularly wind energy, where country Blue has been leading in years.
Country Blue has a relatively small marine presence in the North Sea relative to country size, with a traditional focus on commercial fishing, shipping and oil and gas. In later years, however, the commercial fishing and oil and gas sectors have become less important in favour of green energy forms at sea, particularly wind and wave energy forms, and conservation, between which there are conflicts because of interest in same areas.


The country Blue government has a Blue Growth perspective, which means that exploitation of marine resources is prioritized, with fishing and material extraction as historically important activities. At the same time, there is currently talk about phasing out oil- and gas rigs, while there is also focus on protecting the Dogger Bank part in country Blue sea space.
For the country's regional authorities, who are responsible for the country's North Sea area, sustainable exploitation of marine resources is important. New opportunities may also appear, as there currently is talk about phasing out oil- and gas rigs, which will results in new marine space to plan new activities.


Country Blue's case concerns planning for a scenario where oil- and gas rigs are completely phased out over 10 years in favour of areas with renewable energy (both wind, wave and current). At the same time, there is competition with existing sectors (like fishing and shipping) and a need to protect and connect representative key habitats. A current concern is also fishers from countries not partnering in the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, who are difficult to negotiate with. Planning border activities is therefore not easy, and collaboration depends on sectors across borders. Special attention needs to be given to the needs of the following three sectors:
Country Blue's domestic case concerns planning for a scenario where oil- and gas rigs gradually are phased out over 10 years in favour of renewable energy forms. At the same time, there is competition with conservation efforts and shipping, which are both prioritized as well and cannot be compromised. A challenge at the moment is growth strategies in neighbouring countries, especially country Yellow. The country needs a new plan for its area, with special attention given to the needs of the following three sectors:
 
#Renewable energy (misc. renewable energy forms)
# Commercial fishing (keep areas for all fishing fleets)
# Renewable energy (misc. renewable energy forms)
# Environment (conservation and more MPAs)
# Environment (conservation and more MPAs)
#Shipping (tankers and cargo)
The country needs to be mindful about international traffic at sea, both shipping lanes and passenger traffic (i.e. should not/cannot be changed). In addition, any national defensive 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=
Country Blue has a relatively small marine presence in the Baltic Sea relative to country size, with a traditional focus on commercial fishing, shipping and tourism. In later years, however, the commercial fishing sector has become less important in favour of green energy forms at sea, particularly wind and wave energy forms, and conservation, between which there are conflicts because of interest in same areas.


Meanwhile, 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. Also environmental conditions and ecological qualities in the area need to be considered, e.g. wind speed, currents, various species, pressures, biodiversity, etc. that may affect any planned activities.
For the country's regional authorities, who are responsible for the country's Baltic Sea area, sustainable exploitation of marine resources is important. New opportunities may also appear, as the country is investing strongly in renewable energy, which will result in new marine space to plan new energy activities.


=Baltic Sea=
Country Blue's domestic case concerns planning for a scenario where more offshore renewable energy forms are developed. At the same time, there is competition with conservation efforts and shipping, which are both prioritized as well and cannot be compromised. A challenge at the moment is growth strategies in neighbouring countries, especially countries Orange and Yellow.
'''IN THIS TAB SPECIFIC BALTIC SEA CONTENT IS PLACED'''


===Description===
The country needs to be mindful about international traffic at sea, both shipping lanes and passenger traffic (i.e. should not/cannot be changed). In addition, any national defensive 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.
Comming soon.


= Clyde Marine Region=
= Clyde Marine Region=
'''IN THIS TAB SPECIFIC CLYDE MARINE REGION CONTENT IS PLACED'''
The Blue planning authority is an interesting one, as it purely concerns a sea area, so without any coastline or land area. The area is busy with shipping, as it is a gateway between the all the planning authority areas and more southern areas in the Celtic Sea, as well as Northern Ireland.
===Description===
 
Comming soon.
The authority wants to ensure the well-established shipping routes are maintained. At the same time the sheer amount of ships travelling in the area to practically all directions is a cause of concern. So the authority wants to increase safety. The authority is weary of the interest in offshore renewable energy in its area. Yes, the waters are shallow enough, but surely there are better areas in the region for this?
=Adriatic Sea=
 
'''IN THIS TAB SPECIFIC ADRIATIC SEA CONTENT IS PLACED'''
Consequently, the authority is looking for a scenario where shipping routes are streamlined and optimized for safety and efficiency, while keeping any interfering new activities at bay. Although there might be some wheeling and dealing possible...


===Description===
Within the wider Celtic Sea context, the authority needs to be mindful of not just offshore renewable energy interests and sectors coming their way, but also other new 'blue growth'-related developments. It can't just say 'no' to everything all the time; ships don't occupy every inch of the area all the time...


=Adriatic Sea=
Country Blue has only a very small area in the Adriatic Sea. We recommend nobody actually plays it, but that a session's facilitator represents it if/when they need to (i.e., when sea-basin-wide decisions are made, e.g. concerning IMO routes). That way the facilitator has some opportunities to influence developments when they matter.


= Eastern Mediterranean Sea =
Country Blue's maritime landscape is marked by unique challenges and opportunities that significantly influence sectors such as maritime boundaries, energy exploration, and the fishing industry. Blue's maritime boundaries face complexities, influencing the economic interests of local residents and the sustainability of marine resources.


The ongoing delineation process and territorial challenges contribute to the evolving landscape of Blue's coastal regions. As country Blue explores offshore energy resources, the delicate balance between economic development and environmental preservation becomes crucial. The pressures to tap into these resources must align with sustainable practices to safeguard Blue's coastal ecosystems. The impact of pollution on Blue's fishing industry is substantial. Dumping solid waste into landfills along the coast, untreated sewage in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and illegal net usage contribute to the environmental degradation affecting fish populations. 


<headertabs/>
Crafting a sustainable future requires a holistic approach encompassing environmental conservation, responsible resource management, and community involvement. Ongoing developments, including the impact of development projects underscore the urgency of adaptive strategies for Blue's coastal regions.<headertabs/>

Latest revision as of 15:49, 15 November 2023

In each edition of the MSP Challenge, countries are coded by colours. This is to help users to distance themselves a bit from the real-life countries and assume a more playful mode - one where they are in control and can try out new things. The idea is to make plans for a managerial area without thinking too much about the how the real-life politicians and policy-makers from the actual country might think about it. Thus, the countries profiles are explained to the users for context and objective specification only. It is up to the users to decide what they want to achieve in MSP Challenge and how.

Click on the tab corresponding to the edition you are interested in and check the profile of the blue country in that edition.

Blue
Ns country blue.png
Layer Info
Category Governance
Editable No
Area Size 41727.72 km2
Utilizing Layer
EEZ
Territorial waters

Country Blue has a relatively small marine presence in the North Sea relative to country size, with a traditional focus on commercial fishing, shipping and oil and gas. In later years, however, the commercial fishing and oil and gas sectors have become less important in favour of green energy forms at sea, particularly wind and wave energy forms, and conservation, between which there are conflicts because of interest in same areas.

For the country's regional authorities, who are responsible for the country's North Sea area, sustainable exploitation of marine resources is important. New opportunities may also appear, as there currently is talk about phasing out oil- and gas rigs, which will results in new marine space to plan new activities.

Country Blue's domestic case concerns planning for a scenario where oil- and gas rigs gradually are phased out over 10 years in favour of renewable energy forms. At the same time, there is competition with conservation efforts and shipping, which are both prioritized as well and cannot be compromised. A challenge at the moment is growth strategies in neighbouring countries, especially country Yellow. The country needs a new plan for its area, with special attention given to the needs of the following three sectors:

  1. Renewable energy (misc. renewable energy forms)
  2. Environment (conservation and more MPAs)
  3. Shipping (tankers and cargo)

The country needs to be mindful about international traffic at sea, both shipping lanes and passenger traffic (i.e. should not/cannot be changed). In addition, any national defensive 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.

Country Blue has a relatively small marine presence in the Baltic Sea relative to country size, with a traditional focus on commercial fishing, shipping and tourism. In later years, however, the commercial fishing sector has become less important in favour of green energy forms at sea, particularly wind and wave energy forms, and conservation, between which there are conflicts because of interest in same areas.

For the country's regional authorities, who are responsible for the country's Baltic Sea area, sustainable exploitation of marine resources is important. New opportunities may also appear, as the country is investing strongly in renewable energy, which will result in new marine space to plan new energy activities.

Country Blue's domestic case concerns planning for a scenario where more offshore renewable energy forms are developed. At the same time, there is competition with conservation efforts and shipping, which are both prioritized as well and cannot be compromised. A challenge at the moment is growth strategies in neighbouring countries, especially countries Orange and Yellow.

The country needs to be mindful about international traffic at sea, both shipping lanes and passenger traffic (i.e. should not/cannot be changed). In addition, any national defensive 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.

The Blue planning authority is an interesting one, as it purely concerns a sea area, so without any coastline or land area. The area is busy with shipping, as it is a gateway between the all the planning authority areas and more southern areas in the Celtic Sea, as well as Northern Ireland.

The authority wants to ensure the well-established shipping routes are maintained. At the same time the sheer amount of ships travelling in the area to practically all directions is a cause of concern. So the authority wants to increase safety. The authority is weary of the interest in offshore renewable energy in its area. Yes, the waters are shallow enough, but surely there are better areas in the region for this?

Consequently, the authority is looking for a scenario where shipping routes are streamlined and optimized for safety and efficiency, while keeping any interfering new activities at bay. Although there might be some wheeling and dealing possible...

Within the wider Celtic Sea context, the authority needs to be mindful of not just offshore renewable energy interests and sectors coming their way, but also other new 'blue growth'-related developments. It can't just say 'no' to everything all the time; ships don't occupy every inch of the area all the time...

Country Blue has only a very small area in the Adriatic Sea. We recommend nobody actually plays it, but that a session's facilitator represents it if/when they need to (i.e., when sea-basin-wide decisions are made, e.g. concerning IMO routes). That way the facilitator has some opportunities to influence developments when they matter.

Country Blue's maritime landscape is marked by unique challenges and opportunities that significantly influence sectors such as maritime boundaries, energy exploration, and the fishing industry. Blue's maritime boundaries face complexities, influencing the economic interests of local residents and the sustainability of marine resources.

The ongoing delineation process and territorial challenges contribute to the evolving landscape of Blue's coastal regions. As country Blue explores offshore energy resources, the delicate balance between economic development and environmental preservation becomes crucial. The pressures to tap into these resources must align with sustainable practices to safeguard Blue's coastal ecosystems. The impact of pollution on Blue's fishing industry is substantial. Dumping solid waste into landfills along the coast, untreated sewage in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, and illegal net usage contribute to the environmental degradation affecting fish populations.

Crafting a sustainable future requires a holistic approach encompassing environmental conservation, responsible resource management, and community involvement. Ongoing developments, including the impact of development projects underscore the urgency of adaptive strategies for Blue's coastal regions.

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