DYNAMic decision support for TransformativE marine spatial planning (DYNAMITE)

Research Project, 2026 – 2031

The green transition increases the human use of ocean space and marine resources, and it is imperative to ensure operation within planetary boundaries. Yet, there is a lack of harmonization between environmental management and marine spatial planning, and underlying data is fragmented. There is an urgent need for innovative and transformative approaches to allow for recovery of over-exploited environments, in parallel to increased utilization in areas where fully sustainable operation can be assured. A key to this desired future is the availability of robust tools to assess development scenarios, linking marine environmental management, monitoring, modelling, and surveillance, enabling transformative marine spatial planning. In line with the EU Ocean Act, using the decision support tool Symphony as starting point, DYNAMITE will structure and facilitate integration of data, methods, models, roles and responsibilities among competent authorities, sectoral representatives and other actors in the Swedish marine environmental management ecosystem. Special focus will be on shipping that is currently neglected in marine spatial planning. DYNAMITE gathers dedicated partners, with extensive track records delivering sound science, actively working to ensure their outcome is utilized in society creating change for a better marine environment. We are now ready to take on the extensive task of transforming marine spatial planning, together with all relevant stakeholders.