Working with MSP: is there hope? (Seville 2015)

Slide 1 of 20: Working with MSP Is there hope? OF COURSE THERE IS!! Manuel Frias Master on MSP Seville January 2015

Slide 2 of 20: How did these people end up working with MSP?

Slide 3 of 20: Jan Schmidtbauer Crona Hello, I am Jan and I am a biologist /environmentalist with focus on EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)

Slide 4 of 20: I have worked a long time in terrestial planning until I ended up working with MSP

Slide 5 of 20: Now I work in SwAM. I am responsible for the implementation of the Ecosystem Approach and the Strategic Environmental Assessment

Slide 6 of 20: My advice to you: get a solid education in something you like. MSP is multidisciplinary and there is a need for natural and social scientists

Slide 7 of 20: Also, build your experience by working on project or even for free in the beginning, if necessary Hire me!

Slide 8 of 20: And don’t forget building a network. Networking is about making friends!!

Slide 9 of 20: Hermanni Backer I’ve always been surrounded by planners - my parents are architects. Thinking in terms of design and maps comes naturally to me.

Slide 10 of 20: I keep a healthy skepticism towards MSP Really?

Slide 11 of 20: Wide field interest is a must. Even music, art and literature!

Slide 12 of 20: Get professional qualifications in MSP

Slide 13 of 20: My personal ADVICE

Slide 14 of 20: It’s all about networking

Slide 15 of 20: Use social media!!

Slide 16 of 20: Now some GOOD NEWS for you

Slide 17 of 20: MSP Directive more projects

Slide 18 of 20: REGIONAL BALTIC MSP ROADMAP 2013-2020 5. Education for MSP 5.1 Promote the education and professional development of MSP planners.

Slide 19 of 20: ” Measures to restore the health of the Baltic Sea could bring 550.000 jobs by 2030” Source: WWF, BCG http://goo.gl/YyvWza

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