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Marine Spatial Planning: Implementation of Plans and Strategies in Perspective of Bangladesh

  1. Mohammad Saydul Islam Sarkar
  2. Teng Xin
  3. Deng Yuncheng

Abstract

Marine spatial planning (MSP) is an internationally recognized planning tool used in coastal countries to utilize information about a particular maritime zone, its resources, and its uses and to develop a comprehensive ocean management system. It is a pragmatic and integrated process to protect the environment when human operations are held at spatial and temporal levels and increase sustainability in marine resources' uses. After two victories with two neighboring countries, India and Myanmar, Bangladesh obtained a significantly defined maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal. Nevertheless, Bangladesh faced several challenges in the management and sustainable use of the resources in this maritime territory in recent years. For proper governance and fruitful management of the resources of the marine environment, Bangladesh needs to develop policies and frameworks associated with MSP. This article provides a brief snapshot of the implementation of plans and strategies of MSP in the context of Bangladesh. Until today, very few policies and legislation have hardly been initiated to bring all the relevant departments under an umbrella for adopting MSP. The government should establish an authorized body to adopt MSP in the Bay of Bengal. The body should initiate integrated policy, coordinate with multi-sectored bodies, and make legislative solid protection and framework. Therefore, effective MSP is required for Bangladesh to achieve sustainable development and protect the marine environment.

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