Tools for Multi-Level Governance

Collaborating with stakeholders is crucial for the success of any policy action, such as planning an offshore windfarm. The Sea2Land Navigator is a free and open resource designed to support planners, policymakers, and NGOs in tackling this and other complex stakeholder dynamics, policy frameworks, and environmental challenges.  

Developed through collaboration between scientists, authorities, and stakeholders from various governance levels, it provides structured methods for clarifying project goals, involving stakeholders, and identifying their roles and influence.  

The Navigator has been tested in diverse cases across the Baltic Sea region—ranging from offshore wind farm development (e.g., Poland and Finland) to national-scale coastal access challenges (e.g., Latvia). It offers a suite of innovative interactive materials to engage stakeholders, collaborate effectively, share data, and evaluate the progress to enhance strategic decision-making.  

Whether you prefer digital or paper-based methods, the Navigator provides clear guidance and step-by-step instructions to support your work. This hands-on workshop will introduce the tool in practice. Participants will engage in a guided exercise, applying the Navigator to a coastal governance challenge. The session will provide an opportunity to test its features, explore its relevance to your work, and contribute feedback for further development.