Legislative Decree 17 October 2016, n. 201. Implementation of Directive 2014/89 / EU establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Sustainable development Coastal zone management Ecosystem preservation Marine area Protection of environment Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Access-to-information Climate change Data collection/reporting Institution International relations/cooperation Management/conservation Maritime zone Transport/storage Mariculture Basic legislation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This decree establishes a framework for the planning of maritime space in order to promote the sustainable growth of maritime economies, the sustainable development of marine areas and the sustainable use of marine resources, ensuring the protection of the marine and coastal environments through the application of the ecosystem approach, taking into account land-sea interactions and the strengthening of cross-border cooperation. Full text Italian Website www.gazzettaufficiale.it