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Recommendation 31

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Effective marine spatial planning essential for balancing habitat protection and offshore energy development.

Conclusion
Effective marine spatial planning will be essential to balance the protection of marine and coastal habitats with the accelerated development of offshore energy infrastructure. (Conclusion, Paragraph 80)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗