Client
MedPAN Network
Region
Mediterranean
Year
2024–2025
Areas
Marine Restoration, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Capacity Building, Restoration Policy, EU Nature Restoration Regulation, Stakeholder Engagement
Short Summary
Technical consultant supporting the development of restoration training materials, policy tools and capacity-building resources for Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers within the framework of the REST-COAST and MedPAN initiatives.
The consultancy focused on strengthening restoration knowledge, governance capacity and practical implementation approaches linked to marine and coastal ecosystem restoration across the Mediterranean region.
The work also contributed to policy-oriented recommendations aligned with the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and broader Mediterranean restoration priorities.
Key Contributions
- Development of training materials and technical resources related to marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
- Contribution to restoration policy guidance and strategic recommendations for Mediterranean MPAs.
- Preparation of technical deliverables supporting restoration planning, governance and implementation.
- Stakeholder engagement and synthesis of practitioner perspectives related to restoration challenges and opportunities.
- Contribution to capacity-building initiatives supporting MPA managers and restoration practitioners.
- Alignment of restoration tools and recommendations with the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and Mediterranean conservation frameworks.
- Development of restoration-related communication and policy support materials.
Results & Impact
- Contribution to strengthening restoration capacity and knowledge among Mediterranean MPA managers and practitioners.
- Development of practical and policy-oriented restoration resources aligned with regional conservation priorities.
- Support for integrating restoration considerations into MPA governance and management processes.
- Contribution to science-policy dialogue related to marine ecosystem restoration in the Mediterranean region.
- Strengthened alignment between restoration practice and emerging EU restoration policy frameworks.
Funding & Partners
MedPAN Network.
Developed within the framework of the REST-COAST initiative and Mediterranean restoration collaborations.
