MPA4Change — Policy & Climate Adaptation for Mediterranean MPAs

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.

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