Legislative Decree October 2016, n. 201. Implementation of Directive 2014/89/EU establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Cultural heritage Tourism Aquaculture Fishing area Sustainable use Fishery management and conservation Access-to-information Coastal zone management Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation International relations/cooperation Marine protected areas Maritime zone Mining Navigation Protection of environment Sustainable development Protected area Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree implements the Directive 2014/89/EU which establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning 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 environment through the application of the ecosystem approach, taking into account the land-sea interactions and the strengthening of cross-border cooperation, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Convention of the United Nations on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Full text Italian Website www.gazzettaufficiale.it References - Legislation Implements Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning. Legislation | European Union | 2014 Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Integrated management, Climate change, Cultural heritage, Management/conservation, Territorial sea Source: FAO, FAOLEX