News from the MedPAN network

Sheroes of sustainability in the Mediterranean

Last March, on the occasion of International women’s day, UNEP/MAP-SPA/RAC released inspiring stories celebrating the work and engagement of some Mediterranean women (among many) dedicated to the sustainable use of marine resources. MPA managers, fisherwomen, entrepreneurs… everyone can make a

Watch: Joining forces for a sustainable future in Marine Protected Areas

MedPAN participated in the recently released video of the TUNE UP INTERREG Med project. This video is the first of a series aiming to highlight the need for a strategic and collaborative approach to better manage Mediterranean MPAs and better

Get support to set up a visitor fee system in your MPA. Deadline: 23 May 2021

Many Mediterranean MPAs face a recurrent lack of financial resources to carry out their missions: restoring vulnerable ecosystems and providing services to coastal communities. To help MPA managers diversify their source of income, BlueSeeds has launched a practical guide on

Training on marine litter monitoring

Plastic Busters MPAs consortium is organising a training on marine litter monitoring methods for MPA staff. This training consists of 2 meetings: A first online meeting on Monday 24 May 2021. Here is the programme of this event and a second one

First MPA of Montenegro declared on Earth Day

On the occasion of Earth Day, last 22 April 2021, the new Montenegrin government declared the first Marine Protected Area of the country, the Platamuni Natural Park. Platamuni MPA is located in the northwest part of the Montenegrin coast on

The last issue of”Science for MPA management is out: towards assessing management effectiveness in Mediterranean MPAs

Download the “Towards assessing management effectiveness in Mediterranean MPAs“ Being able to demonstrate whether a Marine Protected Area (MPA) is achieving its objectives is essential to be able to refine the management measures adopted and to reinforce their legitimacy. After

MedPAN is looking for a video editor – Deadline: 19 May 2021

MedPAN is looking for a video maker to produce a short animation or a series of animated videos on the role and value of well-managed MPAs and strict protection in the Mediterranean. The video will be targeted at the general

Don’t miss the 22 April webinar to know everything about the new edition of MAPAMED, the database of MArine Protected Areas in the MEDiterranean

SPA/RAC and MedPAN are pleased to announce the update of MAPAMED. This new edition takes into account all officially designated sites as of 31 December 2019. This represents 1,320 sites in total, of which 1,126 are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

Come discover a new MPA resilience assessment tool

On 21 and 23 April, the Ocean Governance project will present the Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (R-SAT), a tool designed to assess the resilience of a Marine Protected Area in the face of rapid change, whether anthropogenic, natural or global in

Noise, DNA and mooring… Calls to MPA managers

The PIAQUO project, a LIFE+ funding programme of the European Commission, aims to reduce the impact of the maritime traffic noise on marine ecosystems through a series of practical solutions. They are looking for as much input as possible from

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