MSPglobal

🎓Have you explored the new course yet on Ocean Observations and Data Management for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)?

Join a growing community of MSP practitioners building stronger data skills for better planning outcomes! Enroll here: https://oceanexpert.org/event/5002

💡 Why it matters:
Reliable, accessible, and well-managed data is at the heart of an effective MSP. This course helps you turn data into actionable insights for sustainable ocean use.

🌊This new course builds on the key insights of the two MSPglobal Data Toolboxes on (1) Spatial Data Infrastructure: https://tinyurl.com/3btrmyrh
(2) and Ocean Observations for MSP: https://tinyurl.com/y7vvetr6

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
EU Maritime & Fish

🚀 Ahora tenemos la versión en español de nuestro nuevo curso en línea para ayudar a los profesionales de la Planificación Espacial Marina a integrar las consideraciones sobre la conservación de la y el climático en su proceso de planificación.

🎓 Este curso gratuito y autodidacta, es adecuado para cualquier profesional del océano, desde estudiantes de posgrado hasta funcionarios gubernamentales y expertos técnicos.

¡Próximamente también estará disponible en francés!

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
EU Maritime & Fish

📩 MSPglobal newsletter — out now!

Nine months into the third phase of , we’re excited to share a fresh set of resources and updates focused on advancing
(MSP) worldwide.

In this edition, you’ll discover:

📡 Data Toolbox on Ocean Observations for MSP — practical guidance on how to include ocean observations data into planning processes

🌊 Best Practices for Engaging the Offshore Wind Sector — recommendations based on global experiences

🌎 Global Capacity Needs for MSP — survey results on capacity needs and recommendations

🎓New online courses on ‘Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP’ & 'Ocean observations and data management for MSP' - for all levels of knowledge

👉 Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/unesco/mspglobal-newsletter-april-2026

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
EU Maritime & Fish

📢 The wait is over! The new online course “Ocean Observations and Data Management for Marine Spatial Planning” (MSP) is now live!

Designed for practitioners, this self-paced course will help you build the skills needed to manage and use data effectively for evidence-based decision-making.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ Fundamentals of data, metadata, and data management
✔️ How (SDIs) support collaboration and efficiency
✔️ The role of , including Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs) & Climate Variables (ECVs)
✔️ How to identify, access, and assess data for your MSP needs

Whether you're a specialist, data manager, ocean observations professional, or planner with a technical focus, this course is for you. It will also be available in Spanish and French soon!

Start learning today ➡️https://oceanexpert.org/event/5002

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
EU Maritime & Fish

Something new is coming for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) practitioners… 🌍
🌊Are you working with , geographic information systems, or marine planning tools and want to strengthen your technical skills?
🚀A new online course on Ocean Observation and Data Management for MSP is launching soon!
This course will help you:
🔹 Better understand how data supports evidence-based MSP
🔹 Explore Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) for collaboration & interoperability
🔹 Learn how ocean observations inform sustainable decision-making.
Stay tuned for the launch and get ready to level up your data skills for smarter .

🌊The integration of Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) data and tools is a fundamental milestone for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) initiatives. They support the measurements of multiple sectoral impacts on marine ecosystems.

➡️ is in the process of producing a data toolbox to provide global guidance on the use of CIA for MSP and make CIA more accessible to any MSP practitioner.

Today, we are meeting with experts in data, modelling, marine conservation, , and more for the third round of consultation to co-develop this data toolbox together.

➡️Read more about the toolbox and its development process here: https://shorturl.at/uy481