Client
MedPAN Network
Region
Lebanon / Mediterranean
Year
2022–2023
Areas
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Governance, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Facilitation
Short Summary
Lead facilitator and governance expert supporting the design and implementation of a regional training programme on Marine Protected Area (MPA) governance for marine professionals in Lebanon.
The training focused on strengthening governance approaches, stakeholder engagement, participatory management and long-term effectiveness of Mediterranean MPAs through practical capacity-building activities and collaborative learning processes.
The programme brought together marine professionals and practitioners from across the Mediterranean region to exchange experiences and strengthen governance capacities for marine conservation.
Key Contributions
- Lead facilitation and technical contribution to a regional governance training programme focused on Mediterranean MPAs.
- Delivery of training sessions related to MPA governance, stakeholder participation and management effectiveness.
- Contribution to practical learning activities and governance-focused capacity-building exercises.
- Support for knowledge exchange among marine conservation practitioners and MPA professionals from different Mediterranean countries.
- Collaboration with international MPA governance expert Sue Wells during the implementation of the training programme.
- Contribution to strengthening regional governance capacities for Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean.
Results & Impact
- Strengthened governance and stakeholder engagement capacities among Mediterranean MPA professionals.
- Contribution to regional knowledge exchange on participatory and effective MPA governance approaches.
- Support for professional capacity-building linked to long-term MPA management effectiveness.
- Strengthened collaboration and exchange between Mediterranean marine conservation practitioners and institutions.
Funding & Partners
MedPAN Network.
Training delivered in collaboration with regional and international MPA governance experts.
Related Resources
- MedPAN Workshop Proceedings on Marine Protected Areas Management Effectiveness MedPAN Workshop Proceedings
