NMP2 Planning Position Statement Planning Position Statement What Collation of thoughts, ideas and feedback from sector workshops in summer 2024 Wider Government commitments Current thinking and proposed policy direction for NMP2 Why Further discussion on the content of a draft plan Share updated draft High-level Objectives When Public Consultation 05 November 2024 to 07 February 2025 Planning Position Statement PPS – High level Objectives Mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change in Scotland’s seas. • Wording • Clearer, stronger, active Protect and enhance Scotland’s marine nature to support functioning and resilient ecosystems. • Themes • Cover appropriate issues • Can be consolidated Support sustainable economic development and use of Scotland’s • Food production seas. • Implementation • Too many Enable safe and fair access to Scotland's coast and seas, whilst • Relationship with protecting and promoting valuable cultural assets. regional and sectoral planning Enable consistent and transparent decision-making to ensure sustainable use of Scotland’s seas.