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Case study #4 : Strait of Sicily - Malta : Western Mediterreanean
The definition of spatial limits for the Strait of Sicily - Malta Case Study have been elaborated
considering needs and priorities emerged from the Initial Assessment, as well as existing
knowledge on: (i) maritime uses and economic domains; (ii) ecological features; (iii) legal
jurisdictions and borders and (iv) transboundary issues. The definition of the case study area’s
spatial limits constitute boundaries for the purpose to foster a proper analysis on human uses,
ecological processes, synergies and conflicts, governance continuity, and define recommendations
to establish appropriated strategies and plans.
The boundaries have been drawn according to the scope of the project (e.g. to support the
implementation of Maritime Spatial Planning in EU Member States with a concrete cross-border
initiative) and the activities to be developed therefore on one hand they are representative of local
conditions and policies and, on the other, they take in account potential transboundary and cross-border issues of MSP. The SIMWESTMED case study for Malta is focused on the Malta-Sicily
marine waters, bordering the south of Sicily and the north of the Maltese Islands and including
part of the continental shelves of Italy and Malta.Grant Agreement: EASME/EMFF/2015/1.2.1.3/02/SI2.742101peer-reviewe