MedPAN REST-COAST — Strengthening marine restoration capacity in Mediterranean MPAs
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
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- Development of training materials and technical resources related to marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
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- Contribution to restoration policy guidance and strategic recommendations for Mediterranean MPAs.
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- Preparation of technical deliverables supporting restoration planning, governance and implementation.
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- Stakeholder engagement and synthesis of practitioner perspectives related to restoration challenges and opportunities.
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- Contribution to capacity-building initiatives supporting MPA managers and restoration practitioners.
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- Alignment of restoration tools and recommendations with the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and Mediterranean conservation frameworks.
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- Development of restoration-related communication and policy support materials.
Results & Impact
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- Contribution to strengthening restoration capacity and knowledge among Mediterranean MPA managers and practitioners.
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- Development of practical and policy-oriented restoration resources aligned with regional conservation priorities.
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- Support for integrating restoration considerations into MPA governance and management processes.
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- Contribution to science-policy dialogue related to marine ecosystem restoration in the Mediterranean region.
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- Strengthened alignment between restoration practice and emerging EU restoration policy frameworks.
Related Resources
1. Inventory Report on Restoration Needs, Competencies and Capacity Building in Mediterranean MPAs
Prepared by Michael Tanner and Patricia Puig Martí (Oceanogami) for MedPAN under the REST-COAST project.
Link: https://medpan.org/sites/default/files/media/downloads/inventory_report_on_restoration_needs.docx.pdf
2. Literature Review on Restoration in Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas
Technical review prepared by Patricia Puig supporting the development of restoration tools and training programmes for Mediterranean MPA managers.
Link: https://medpan.org/sites/default/files/media/downloads/restcoast_literature-review_restorationmpas-draft.docx-1.pdf
3. EU Nature Restoration Regulation – User-Friendly Note for MPA Managers
Developed within the REST-COAST project to support MPA managers in understanding and implementing the new EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
Link: https://medpan.org/en/resource-center/eu-nature-restoration-regulation-user-friendly-note-mpa-managers
4. EU Nature Restoration Regulation – FAQ Guide for MPA Managers and Stakeholders
Practical guidance document supporting implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation in marine and coastal environments.
Link: https://medpan.org/sites/default/files/media/downloads/d2._eu_nature_restoration_law_nrl_faq_guide.docx.pdf
5. Develop and Implement Ecological Restoration Actions in Marine Protected Areas
Official MedPAN training programme developed through REST-COAST for Mediterranean MPA managers and restoration practitioners.
Link: https://medpan.org/en/training/develop-and-implement-ecological-restoration-actions-marine-protected-area