Client
EUROPARC Federation
Region
Mediterranean / Europe
Year
2025
Areas
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Climate Adaptation, Policy & Advocacy, Capacity Building, Nature-based Solutions, Mediterranean Governance
Short Summary
Policy and technical consultant supporting the MPA4Change initiative focused on strengthening Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation across the Mediterranean region.
The consultancy contributed to policy-oriented outputs, communication materials and strategic initiatives aimed at supporting climate adaptation planning, governance strengthening and long-term resilience of Mediterranean MPAs.
Particular contributions focused on the development of policy briefs, communication tools and advocacy support linked to the 100MPA MedAlliance initiative.
Key Contributions
- Development of policy briefs and communication materials supporting climate adaptation in Mediterranean MPAs.
- Contribution to policy and advocacy actions linked to the MPA4Change initiative and the 100MPA MedAlliance.
- Support for strategic communication and science-policy dialogue related to Marine Protected Areas as nature-based solutions for climate adaptation.
- Contribution to materials promoting the integration of climate adaptation into MPA governance and management frameworks.
- Participation in capacity-building and policy-oriented activities supporting Mediterranean MPA managers and institutions.
- Support for strengthening visibility and uptake of climate adaptation toolkits and governance approaches across Mediterranean MPAs.
Results & Impact
- Contribution to policy-oriented initiatives supporting climate adaptation in Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas.
- Support for the promotion and visibility of the 100MPA MedAlliance initiative.
- Development of strategic communication and advocacy materials linked to climate resilience and MPA governance.
- Contribution to regional dialogue on climate adaptation, governance and long-term resilience of Mediterranean MPAs.
- Support for integrating climate adaptation considerations into Mediterranean marine conservation and governance frameworks.
Funding & Partners
EUROPARC Federation.
Developed within the framework of the Interreg Euro-MED MPA4Change initiative.