Plastic Busters MPAsPreserving biodiversity from plastics in Mediterranean Marine Protected AreasProject presentationThe Mediterranean is one of the seas most affected by marine litter worldwide. The threats marine litter poses to wildlife and ecosystems are increasingly documented in scientific literature, with impacts varying from entanglement and ingestion, to bio-accumulation and bio-magnification of toxics released from plastics, to damages to benthic habitats …
MPA Networks
MPA NetworksSupport MPAs effectiveness through strong and connected networks in the MediterraneanProject presentationWhen they are effectively managed, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one of the most effective tools for the conservation of marine biodiversity. But to perform, Mediterranean MPAs need more human capacity, skills and financial resources. Over the years, MPA practionners have come to realise that working together would …
MPA-Engage
MPA-EngageEngaging Mediterranean key actors in Ecosystem Approach to manage Marine Protected Areas to face Climate ChangeProject presentationClimate change is dramatically affecting the Mediterranean Sea, which is warming at a rate 20% faster than the world’s average. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), despite the nature-based solution they offer to support efforts towards climate change adaptation and mitigation, are the first ones to …
MPA-ADAPT
MPA-ADAPTGuiding Mediterranean MPAs through the climate change era: building resilience and adaptationProject presentationAlthough MPAs come in many forms, from wildlife refuges to research facilities, they all restrict human activity for conservation purposes. They play an important role in climate change mitigation and adaption. However, many MPA management plans lack specific measures for addressing climate change. This is further hampered by …
EcoSUSTAIN
EcoSUSTAINAchieving a joint state-of the-art water quality monitoring systemProject presentationEcoSUSTAIN represents joint transnational action towards maintenance of biodiversity and natural ecosystems by means of stronger management and networking of protected areas obtained through capacity building, innovative technologies and improved management knowledge base. Management and networking of protected areas will be improved by capacity building activities and pilot implementation of innovative …