Practical information for participants
MSP Stakeholder series: 6 Maritime Spatial Planning Worldwide
Hosted by
University of Azores, Campus de Ponta Delgada:
AULA MAGNA building
Ladeira da Mãe de Deus
9501-855 Ponta Delgada
Hosted by: Organised and funded by: Supported by:
Draft agenda 23 June 14:30-15:00 Opening Session
The opening session will frame the day’s debates and introduce the opportunities
and challenges that Maritime Spatial Planning offers around the world.
Conference Host/Moderator
• João Luis Gaspar, dean of the Azores University
Welcoming remarks
• Karmenu Vella, Commissioner DG MARE and DG ENV
• Vasco Cordeiro, President of the Azores Government
15:00-16:30 Session 1: MSP around the world – experiences from the EU and the
rest of the world
The first session will frame the debates, highlighting the main issues lessons from
MSP implementation. The speakers will describe their experiences, including what
processes and tools worked well and which ones were more challenging. Some
examples may be cases of cross-border MSP, MSP and land-sea interactions and
stakeholder involvement. Stakeholder's expectations regarding the MSP process
and their representation in former or current projects may also be presented
Moderator
• Helena Calado, Azores University
Panel
• PanelZeljka Skaricic, Director of PAP/RAC (Priority Actions
Programme/Regional Activity Centre)
• Dixon Waruinge, Head of the Secretariat of the Narobi Convention at UNEP
• Damon Stanwell-Smith, Head of Marine Environment at NIRAS International
Consulting
16.30-17.00 Coffee break
17:00-18:30 Session 2: Maritime Spatial Planning as a tool to develop a
sustainable maritime economy
During this session speakers will present their assessments and experiences of the
economic benefits of MSP and its role as a tool to develop a Blue Economy. The
session will explore the reality of spatial competition at sea and the existing or
potential benefits of maritime planning in encouraging sustainable growth. The
interventions will include concrete examples of what worked and what did not
work, what were the constraints, trade-offs and the opportunities.
Moderator
• Helena Calado, Azores University
Panel
• Matt Gubbins, MSP Programme Manager in Scotland
• Paul Holthus, President and CEO of the World Ocean Council
• Lodewijk Abspoel, Senior Policy Advisor North Sea, Ministry of Infrastructure
and the Environment, the Netherlands
19.00- Networking event
Draft agenda 24 June
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11:00-12:30 Session 4: Maritime Spatial Planning and climate change
This session will look into how MSP can be used in the context of one of the
biggest challenges of our century: climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Speakers will share their experiences on issues like building resistance to climate
change through the use of Maritime Protected Areas, improving our
understanding of ecosystem connectivity, and adapting uses of the sea to future
or ongoing changes. This should also lead to a better understanding of the
potential for international cooperation.
Moderator
• Helena Calado, Azores University
Panel
• Alain De Comarmond, Principal Secretary (Environment Department), at the
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Seychelles
• Eleni Hatziyanni, Director of Environment and Spatial Planning, Directorate of
Environment and Spatial Planning, Region of Crete, Greece
• Telmo Morato, research associate at IMAR, University of the Azores
12:30-13:00 Closing session
13.00-14.00 Lunch and networking
09:00-10:30 - Session 3: Maritime Spatial Planning in international waters
This session will explore the possibility of using area-based management regimes in international waters. The speakers will share their experiences, but also outline the potential for MSP in international waters as well as its limits. Some examples could cover the existing experience on Maritime Protected Areas in international waters as well as on the management of the deep sea and seabed .
Moderator
• Helena Calado, Azores University
Panel
• David Johnson, Director of Seascape consultants
• Glenn Nolan, Secretary General of EuroGOOS
• Steve Fletcher, Head of Marine Programme, UNEP-WCMC
• Carolina Hazin, Global Biodiversity Policy Coordinator at BirdLife International
The MSP conference will take place on the 23-24 June 2016 at the University
of the Azores in São Miguel (Azores islands).
The venue
UNIVERSITY OF THE AZORES
Campus de Ponta Delgada
AULA MAGNA building
Rua da Mãe de Deus 9501-855
Ponta Delgada
T: :+351 296 650 000
W: http://novoportal.uac.pt/
How to reach the venue The centre of Ponta Delgada is just 5 kilometres from the airport. The University of
Azores is located very close to the city centre (10 minutes on foot) and some of the
main hotels in town.
Apart from taxis (around 10 euros per taxi from the airport to the city) there is an
Aerobus departing every 30 minutes after the arrival of each flight. Tickets are
purchased at the sales counter of UTC. The price per person is 5 euros. When
entering the Aerobus please inform the location where you will be accommodated.
Should you prefer to rent your own car, there are car rental offices at the airport.
University
of Azores
Access to the campus A conference assistant will await at the
University South entry (Rua da Mãe
de Deus) and lead you to the
conference venue. Please remember to
bring you a valid identity card or
passport.
To be able to enter the AULA MAGNA
you will be issued a badge upon
registration.
• Rectory and International Relations
Office (1)
• Scientific Complex (3) - Classroom 2
• Aula Magna building
• Languages and Social Sciences
• Department (4)
• Bar, snack bar, social services,
canteen, informatic services (5)
• Academic Services (9)
• Nursing School (8)
• Sports Complex (10)
Aula Magna
SOUTH ENTRY
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
Interpretation Simultaneous translation services will be available in English, French, Portuguese
and Spanish.
Lunch and coffee breaks will be served according to the agenda.
Catering
There are different companies connecting continental Europe with the Azores:
• Tap: http://www.flytap.com/Portugal/pt/Homepage
• SATA: https://www.sata.pt/pt-pt/content/home-page
• Easyjet: http://www.easyjet.com/pt
• Ryanair: https://www.ryanair.com/pt/pt/
Travel
Accommodation The hotel offer in Ponta Delgada is varied. Hereby you can find some of the most
important ones in the city:
Hotel Marina Atlántico****
Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, 1
9500-767 Ponta Delgada
Phone number: +351 296 307 900
Email: [email protected]
Hotel VIP Executive****
Rotunda de São Gonçalo, 131, S. Pedro
9500-343 Ponta Delgada
Phone number : +351 296 000 100
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Camões****
Largo de Camões, 38
9500-304 - Ponta Delgada
Phone number:+351 296 209 580
Hotel Gaivota****
Av. Infante D. Henrique, 103, 9
500-104 Ponta Delgada
Phone number : +351 296 302
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Ponta Delgada***
Rua João Francisco Cabral, 49
9500 - 208 Ponta Delgada
Phone number : +351 296 209 480
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Vila Nova***
Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1/3
9500-208 Ponta Delgada
Phone number: +351 296 301 600
Email: [email protected]
São Miguel Park Hotel****
Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral
9500-222 Ponta Delgada
Phone number : +351 296 306 000
E-Mail:[email protected]
Hotel Canadiano
Rua do Contador 24 A
9500 Ponta Delgada
Phone number: +351 296 301 610
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Lince****
Avenida Dom João III, 29 –
9500-310 Ponta Delgada
Phone number: +351 296 630 000
Email: [email protected]
Hotel Royal Garden****
Rua de Lisboa
9500-216 Ponta Delgada
Phone number : +351 296 307 300
Email : [email protected]
Contacts For all logistical matters, please contact the event organisers:
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone number: +32 2 743 85 68 / +32 2 743 85 61
We are looking forward to meeting you in the Azores!
Welcome to the Azores Nine volcanic islands form the Azores Archipelago., located in the North Atlantic,
Ocean. Scattered over 600 km, they were officially registered in the map of Europe
in the 15th century. Since then, the islands have resisted and survived volcanic
eruptions, isolation, invasions of pirates, political wars and infesting diseases. The
inhabitants of the islands are well-known for their bravery, evident during the
whale hunting era in the 20th century, when the men would go to sea in small,
wooden boats.
The island of São Miguel is part of the Eastern Group, together with Santa Maria. It
is home to half of the population of the islands and considered the gateway to the
Azores experience. Some of the available activities in the islands include canoeing in
the craters of extinguished volcanoes, horse riding and cycling across unspoiled
nature, paragliding over beautiful lakes, exploring the Gruta do Carvão (Carvão
Cave), etc.
For further information on Brussels, please visit www.visitazores.com .
Azores quick facts:
• Population in the islands is around 250,000 people.
• The islands are 1,600 km from mainland Europe (Portugal) and 2,454 km from
the North American continent (Canada).
• Some associate the Azores to the Atlantis, the mythical island kingdom
quoted by Plato.
• Spa and bathing site with therapeutic water springs that have been used since
the fifteenth century.
Useful information WEATHER: http://www.visitazores.com/en/the-azores/weather-forecast
Clouds and rain are a possibility any time of the year. The average air temperature
in June ranges between 19°C (minimum) and 22°C (maximum).
TRANSPORT
All islands except Corvo have bus and taxi transportation. Busses cover all island
daily and mini-busses cover Ponta Delgada. You can find more information at
http://www.smigueltransportes.com.
Regular ferry service runs between São Miguel and most other islands. Boat
services in Azores are serviced by Atlânticoline and Transmaçor. Rental car services
are also available on the eight main islands.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
• Smoking is banned in restaurants and bars, except when you are outside.
• The tap water is not always drinking water, but it is suitable for tooth
brushing. It is advisable not to drink water from rivers and lakes.
• Its forbidden to sunbathe topless.
• Tips and gifts are usually around 5%.
BUSINESS HOURS
Shops are usually open from 10am to 7 pm.
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
CURRENCY: Euro
COUNTRY DIALLING CODE: +351
24 HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT: 115
TIME ZONE: GMT-1
São Miguel plan
