The Regional Resource Document: “Spatial Planning in the Coastal Zone of the East Asian Seas Region: Integrating Emerging Issues and Modern Management Approaches” summarizes the best practices, lessons learned and recommended for future actions regarding spatial planning in the region. This document outlines ways in which new approaches and concepts can be incorporated in existing spatial planning systems. It is organized in such a way that the user can either navigate progressively through the various sequential steps, or skip to sections that are relevant to their particular needs.