MSP (Marine Spatial Planning) is primarily funded by governments.
Most governments that undertake MSP rely on direct allocations to their budgets from general tax revenues. While research related to MSP may receive specific funding, securing funding for other essential MSP activities, like planning, can be a common challenge. The following points explain this further:
- Governmental Responsibility: MSP is inherently considered a governmental responsibility.
- Direct Allocations: Funding usually comes directly from government budgets.
- Tax Revenues: These budgets are primarily supported by general tax revenues.
- Funding Discrepancies: Funding for research may be available, but securing funds for planning and other MSP activities can be problematic.
In short, MSP is funded through government allocations, mainly derived from tax revenues.
