Dear Colleagues,

We are thrilled to invite you to an online webinar dedicated to the presentation of the training program on “Developing Climate Change Adaptation Plans for Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean Region.”

This webinar/workshop will explore i) the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the strategy to mitigate and adapt to the climate emergency: context, opportunities and challenges and ii) the training program, focusing on the development of effective climate change adaptation plans for Mediterranean MPAs. The ultimate goal is to boost the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as pillars for resilience of coastal communities and biodiversity protection in the face of climate change.

 Why Attend?

• Discover the training program dedicated to the development of effective climate change adaptation plans.
• Gain insights into the impacts of climate change on Mediterranean marine ecosystems and the role of MPAs to face the climate crisis.
• Learn about key concepts related to climate change monitoring, vulnerability assessments, participatory approaches and adaptation.

Target audience:

• MPA Managers
• Policy makers and Government officials
• Environmental NGOs
• Scientists and researchers
• Further details on the agenda will be sent shortly.

 
This webinar and training are organized by the Interreg EuroMED MPA4Change and WWF’s Blue South Med Projects, with support from UNEP/MAP-SPA/RAC, MEDPAN and UfM.

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion and collective effort to safeguard Mediterranean biodiversity and coastal resilience.

Register Here: link