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
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- Development of policy briefs and communication materials supporting climate adaptation in Mediterranean MPAs.
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- Contribution to policy and advocacy actions linked to the MPA4Change initiative and the 100MPA MedAlliance.
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- Support for strategic communication and science-policy dialogue related to Marine Protected Areas as nature-based solutions for climate adaptation.
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- Contribution to materials promoting the integration of climate adaptation into MPA governance and management frameworks.
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- Participation in capacity-building and policy-oriented activities supporting Mediterranean MPA managers and institutions.
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- Support for strengthening visibility and uptake of climate adaptation toolkits and governance approaches across Mediterranean MPAs.
Results & Impact
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- Contribution to policy-oriented initiatives supporting climate adaptation in Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas.
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- Support for the promotion and visibility of the 100MPA MedAlliance initiative.
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- Development of strategic communication and advocacy materials linked to climate resilience and MPA governance.
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- Contribution to regional dialogue on climate adaptation, governance and long-term resilience of Mediterranean MPAs.
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- Support for integrating climate adaptation considerations into Mediterranean marine conservation and governance frameworks.