Mediterranean Region
A: General Information
Countries
Governing
Instruments
Governing Body
Contracting Parties: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, European Community, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya,
Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey (Serbia and Montenegro as from November 2003)
Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution (Entry into Force:
Convention
12 February 1978). Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal
Region of the Mediterranean, 1995 (not yet in force) (updated and revised version)
Protocols
 The Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Dumping
from Ships and Aircraft (Entry into Force: 12 February 1978); then the Protocol for the
Prevention and Elimination of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Dumping from
Ships and Aircraft or Incineration at Sea (amended protocol not yet in force)
 The Protocol concerning Co-operation in Combating Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea
by Oil and other Harmful Substances in cases of Emergency (Entry into Force: 12
February 1978); then the Protocol concerning Co-operation in Preventing Pollution
from Ships and, in cases of Emergency, Combating Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea
(Not yet in force)
 The Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Landbased Sources (Entry into Force: 17 June 1983); then the Protocol for the Protection of
the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources and Activities
(amended protocol not yet in force)
 The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the
Mediterranean (Entry into Force: 12 December 1999)
 The Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution resulting
from Exploration and Exploitation (Offshore Protocol) of the Continental Shelf and the
Seabed and its Subsoil (Not yet in force)
 The Protocol on the Prevention of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Transboundary
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (Not yet in force)
Action Plan for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Sustainable Development
Action Plan
of the Coastal Areas of the Mediterranean (Mediterranean Action Plan or MAP Phase II)
Conference of the Contracting Parties; Bureau of the Contracting Parties
Name (Conference of the Parties, etc)
President of the Bureau of the Contracting Parties
Name of the Chairperson or equivalent and contact details
H.E. M. Bernard Fautrier (until November 2003)
Ministre Plénipotentiaire
chargé de la Coopération Internationale pour
l’Environnement et le Développement
‘’Villa Girasole’’
16 Blv. de Suisse
MC-98000 Monaco-Ville
Monaco
Tel: +377-93-158333
Fax: +377-93-158888
E-mail: bfautrier@gouv.mc
In November 2003, the Contracting Parties will elect a new President at their Ordinary
Meeting
Administrative
Body
Name of the Regional Coordinating Unit
Name of the Coordinator or equivalent and contact details
Coordinating Unit for the Mediterranean Action Plan
Lucien Chabason
Coordinator UNEP/MAP
chabason@unepmap.gr
Arab Hoballah
Deputy Coordinator
hoballah@unepmap.gr
Programme and Regional Activity Centres for the
implementation of the Action Plan
Vas Konstantinou 48
116 35 Athens, Greece
Tel: + 30 210 72 73 100 Fax: +30 210 72 53 196/7
www.unpemap.org
Email: unepmap@unepmap.gr
MED POL Programme for the Assessment and Control of Marine Pollution
Francesco Saverio Civili, Coordinator,
fscivili@unepmap.gr
Vas Konstantinou 48
116 35 Athens, Greece
Tel: + 30 210 72 73 100 Fax: +30 210 72 53 196/7
www.unpemap.org
Email: unepmap@unepmap.gr
Blue Plan/Regional Activity Centre (BP/RAC)
Guillaume BENOIT, Director
Plan Bleu, 15 rue Beethoven, Sophia Antipolis, 06560 Valbonne, France.
Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 38 71 30 Fax: +33 (0) 4 92 38 71 31
gbenoit@planbleu.org
http://www.planbleu.org
E-mail: planbleu@planbleu.org
Priority Actions Programme/ Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC)
Kraj Sv. Ivana 11 21000 Split, Croatia
Ivica Trumbic, Director
Tel: +385 21 340 470 Fax: +385 21 340 490
ivica.trumbic@ppa.tel.hr
www.pap-thecoastcentre.org
E-mail: pap@gradst.hr,
Specially Protected Areas/ Regional Activity Centre (SPA/RAC)
Boulevard de l'Environnement
PB 337 CEDEX 1080 Tunis, Tunisia
Tel: +216 1 795 760 Fax: +216 1 797 349
Zeineb Belkhir, Director
www.rac-spa.org.tn
Email: car-asp@rac-spa.org.tn
Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea
(REMPEC)
Roberto Patruno, Director
Manoel Island, Gzira GZR 03, Malta
Tel: +356 21 33 72 96/7/8 Fax +356 21 33 99 51
www.rempec.org
Email: rempec@rempec.org
Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner Production (CP/RAC)
Victor Macia, Director
Paris, 184 - 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 93 415 11 12 Fax: +34 93 237 02 86
Email: vmacia@cema-sa.org
www.cema-sa.org
cleanpro@cema-sa.org
Environment Remote Sensing/ Regional Activity Centre (ERS/RAC)
2, Via G. Giusti, 90144 Palermo, Italy
Tel +39 091 342 368 Fax +39 091 308 512
http://www.ctmnet.it/
Email: ctmrac@tin.it
B: Actors within the Regional Seas Programme
Name
Ministry of Environment,
Albania
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP National Focal Point
(Mr. Besnik Baraj
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environment
27 Rruga e Durresit, Tirana, Albania
[355] 4225134, [355] 4 270625
albnea@albnet.net)
National Environment Agency, Tirana,
Albania
Faculty of Natural Sciences
University of Tirana,
Albania
Ministère de l'Amenagement du
Territoire, et de l'Environnement,
Algérie
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities ( National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, training in environmental inspection systems and in wastewater treatment), port
reception facilities existing situation and needs.
CAMP, training on ICAM, marine and coastal biodiversity, environmental performance indicators.
National Institute
Trend monitoring of heavy metals, organic contaminants, nutrients, biological-effects monitoring
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP National Focal Point
(Mme. Nadia Chenouf
Direction de la Conservation de la Biodiversité, du Milieu Naturel, des Sites et Paysages
Ministère de l'Amenagement du Territoire, et de l'Environnement
rue des Quatre Canons
16000 Alger, Algérie
[213] 21 432884, [213] 21 432848
n_chenouf@hotmail.com)
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of SAP, Strategic Action Programme to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), CAMP, training on ICAM, soil erosion and desertification control project,
environmental performance indicators, Med MPA, national diagnostic process for SAP-BIO, national
contingency plan and subregional contingency plan for SW Mediterranean, seminars on oil spill
response, environmental statistics (MED STAT Environment) in cooperation with National Office of
Statistics.
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr Djamel Echirkd.
echirk@environnement-dz.org
Name
Institut des Sciences de la Mer et de
l'Aménagement du Littoral (ISMAL),
Alger,
Algérie
Hydro Engineering Institute,
Bosnia and Herzegovina
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
National Institute
National Institute
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Research Programme participants.
MAP National Focal Point,
(Mr Tarik Kupusovic
Special Advisor to the Minister of Physical Planning and Environment
Hydro Engineering Institute
S. Tomica 1, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
[387] 33 207949, [387] 33 207949
mapbh@bih.net.ba)
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, training in environmental inspection systems), development of clean production center.
Priority Actions Programme/ Regional
Activity Centre (PAP/RAC),
Croatia
Regional Centre
Ministry of Environmental Protection
and Physical Planning,
Croatia
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP Regional Activity Centre for Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) and Priority
Actions to address problems and effects of development on the coast: significant work in the field of
natural resources, including water resources and soil, tourism and urban development, coastal
erosion, waste management, EIA and more. Technical assistance and coordination of local projects,
notably Coastal Area Management Programmes (CAMPs).
MAP National Focal Point,
(Mr Nenad Mikulic)
Head
Department for Environmental Impact Assessment and Contingency Planning
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Physical Planning
[385] 1 6118388, [385] 1 6772388
nenad.mikulic@duzo.tel.hr
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, training in wastewater treatment and environmental inspection systems), CAMP,
training on ICAM, environmental performance indicators, indicators for sustainable development in
coastal areas, case study on financing and cooperation for sustainable development, cooperation in
the development of sub-regional contingency plan for the Northern Adriatic, port reception facilities
existing situation and needs, implementation of SPA and Biodiversity Protocol, National Diagnostic
Process for SAP-BIO, tourism CCA projects.
Name
Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb,
Croatia
University of Split,
Croatia
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Environment,
Cyprus
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
National Institute
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Trend monitoring of organic contaminants, biological effects monitoring
ICAM; Economic instruments for environmental protection; biodiversity protection
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP National Focal Point, and EU/SMAP Correspondent
(Mr Nikos Georgiades
Director for Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
17 Taghmatarhou Pouliou, Ayios Andreas, CY-1100 Nicosia, Cyprus
[357] 22 303883, [357] 22 774945
esdirector@cytanet.com.cy)
Fisheries Department, Nicosia,
Cyprus
National Institute
Egyptian Environmental Affairs
Agency (EEAA),
Egypt
Governmental,
Administrative
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, training in environmental inspection systems), CAMP, environmental performance
indicators, MEDERMIS (indicators), environmental statistics (MEDSTAT Environment) in
cooperation with the Department of Statistics and Research, free trade and environment, development
of national contingency plans
Trend and state monitoring of heavy metals and organic contaminants. State monitoring of nutrients
in seawater, monitoring of effluents, marine litter and tar. Monitoring of atmospheric loads of trace
metals; implementation of SPA and Biodiversity Protocol, National Diagnostic Process for SAP-BIO,
Med MPA SMAP project, Regional Training in Marine Turtle Conservation.
MAP National Focal Point
(Dr. Mohamed Sayed Khalil
Chief Executive Officer, EEAA
Cabinet of Ministers
30 Misr-Helwan El-Zyrae Road, P. O. Box 955 Maadi , Cairo, Egypt
[20] 2 5256445, [20] 2 5256454
khalil@eeaa.gov.eg)
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), CAMP, environmental performance indicators, MEDERMIS (indicators),
environmental statistics (MEDSTAT Environment) in cooperation with the Central Agency for
Public Mobilization and Statistics, case study on economic tools for the environment, implementation
of SPA and Biodiversity Protocol, national diagnostic process for SAP-BIO.
NIOF, Alexandria,
Egypt
National Institute
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Ms Dahlia Lotayef
pftc@eeaa.gov.eg
The National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries is a MED POL Research Programme
participant
Name
European Union
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Intergovernmental
Short description
The EU is a
Contracting Party to
the Barcelona
Convention. The
European
Commission, among
other activities, funds
a number of
programmes in EU,
EU neighbouring
countries,
Mediterranean and
the rest of the world,
dealing with various
environment-related
issues.
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP Focal Point:
Ms Soledad Blanco
DG Environment-- Enlargement and Neighbouring Countries
Environment Directorate E - International Affairs (DG ENV-E-1)
Commission Européenne
Office: BU9 04/124
200 rue de la Loi, B-1049 Bruxelles, Belgique
[32] 2 2995182, [32] 2 2994123
Soledad.Blanco@cec.eu.int
MEDSTAT Focal Point:
Mr. Stéphane Quefelec
Tel. +352-430134987
Fax +352-43013259
Stephane.Quefelec@cec.eu.int
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr George Strongylis
George.Strongylis@cec.eu.int
Blue Plan/Regional Activity Centre
(BP/RAC),
France
Regional Centre
Atelier du Patrimoine de la Ville de
Marseille,
France
IFREMER, Issy-les-Moulinaux,
France
Regional
National
intergovernmental
institution
MAP Regional Activity Centre for systemic and prospective environment/socio-economic
development analyses. Mediterranean Environment and Development Observatory. Economic tools
for sustainable development. Integration of sustainability in sectorial policies. Indicators and statistics
for sustainable development.
MAP Programme for the Protection of Coastal Historic Sites, training in optimal site management
practice.
IFREMER's fields of
activity are: coastal
environment
management, marine
living resource
management, ocean
research engineering
and marine
technology,
managing ocean
research vessels and
tools for underwater
intervention
-
Marine pollution training and research
Joint preparation of Guidelines for selection and protection of sites suitable for aquaculture
Co-organisation of training on various aquaculture issues
Name
Atelier Technique des Espaces
Naturels (ATEN)
France
Ministère des Affaires étrangères,
France
Direction de l'eau, Ministère de
l'écologie et du développement
durable,
France
Ministère de l’Environnement,
France
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
National Insitute
Governmental,
Administrative
Governmental,
Administrative
Governmental
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Implementation of the Med MPA (Marine Protected Areas) SMAP Project
MAP National Focal Point:
M. Philippe Lacoste
Sous-Directeur pour l'environnement et les accords économiques sectoriels
Direction des Affaires économiques et financières et des accord économiques
Ministère des Affaires étrangères
37, Quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris, France
[33] 1 43175353, [33] 1 43175745
philippe.lacoste@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities: National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme to combat pollution from land based sources and
activities (SAP).
EU/SMAP Correspondents:
Ms Emmanuèle Leblanc
emmanuele.leblanc@environnement.gouv.fr
Centre of Documentation, Research
and Experimentation on accidental
water pollution (CEDRE)
France
MED POL Programme for the
Assessment and Control of Marine
Pollution, MEDU, Athens,
Greece
National Institution
Regional Programme
Mr François Leyrat
franηois.leyrat@environnement.gouv.fr
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution (oil and HNS)
Environmental assessment component of MAP. Assistance to Mediterranean countries in drawing up
and implementing pollution monitoring programmes, and national action plans to implement the
Strategic Action Programme to Address Pollution from Land Based Sources and Activities (SAP).
Follow-up work on the implementation by Mediterranean countries of the LBS, Dumping and
Hazardous Wastes Protocols.
Name
Mediterranean Commission on
Sustainable Development (MCSD),
MEDU, Athens,
Greece
Department of Applied Physics Laboratory of Meteorology and
Oceanography, University of Athens,
Greece
Water Section, Ministry of the
Environment, Physical Planning and
Public Works,
Greece
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Regional Commission
National Academic
Department
Governmental,
Administrative
Nature Management Section,
Environmental Planning Division,
General Directorate for the
Environment, Ministry of the
Environment, Physical Planning and
Public Works,
Greece
University of the Aegean Mytilene,
Lesvos,
Greece
Governmental,
Administrative
Ministry of Industry, Energy and
Technology, National Centre for
Marine Research, Institute of
Oceanography,
Greece
National Institute
National Institute
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
The MCSD has a mandate to identify evaluate and assess major economic, ecological and social
problems set out in Agenda MED 21 and to advise MAP on sustainable development solutions and
offer recommendations and proposals for action.
MAP National Focal Point:
Prof. Alexander Lascaratos
Assistant-Professor of Oceanography
Department of Applied Physics - Laboratory of Meteorology and Oceanography,
University of Athens
Building Phys-V, Panepistimioupolis, GR-157 84 Athens, Greece
2107276839, 2107295282
alasc@oc.phys.uoa.gr
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities: National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, CAMP, MEDERMIS (indicators)
EU/SMAP Correspondents:
Ms Maria Peppa, Mr Ilias Mavroidis
deu@minenv.gr
Implementation of SPA and Biodiversity Protocol, National Diagnostic Process for SAP-BIO,
Monitoring, ICAM, Biodiversity protection
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr Harris Coccossis
hkok@aegean.gr
Trend and state monitoring of heavy metals and organic contaminants. State monitoring of nutrients,
chl-a etc. Biological effects monitoring, compliance monitoring of shellfish waters.
Name
Ministry of the Environment,
Israel
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP National Focal Point:
Ms Miki Haran
Director General, Ministry of the Environment
P.O. Box 34033, 5 Kanfei Nesharim Street, 95464 Jerusalem, Israel
[972] 2 6553720/2, [972] 2 6535939
ori@environment.gov.il
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, CAMP, Implementation of SPA and Biodivesity Protocol, MED MPA SMAP Project
and national diagnostic process for SAP-BIO in cooperation with Division of Science and
Conservation, NNPPA, MEDERMIS (Indicators), environmental statistics (MEDSTAT
Environment) in cooperation with the Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel, RESSAC project.
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Ms Ori Livne
ori@environment.gov.il
State and trend monitoring in coastal and hot spot areas
Ministry of the Environment,
International Relations Division
Israel
Ministry of Infrastructure,
Oceanographic & Limnological
Research Institute,
Israel
Environment Remote Sensing
Regional Activity Centre (ERS/RAC),
Italy
Governmental,
Administrative
Regional Centre
MAP Regional Activity Centre for cooperation with Mediterranean countries to support planning and
decision-making processes aiming at the sustainable development of marine and coastal areas
through the application of data derived from remote sensing.
Ministero dell'Ambiente,
Italy
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP National Focal Point:
Mr Corrado Clini
Direttore, Protezione Internazionale Ambiente, Ispettorato Centrale per la difesa del Mare,
Ministero dell'Ambiente
Via Cristoforo Colombo 44, 00147-Rome, Italy
[39] 06 57223429-31, [39] 06 57228175
corrado.clini@minambiente.it
National Institute
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), participation in the development of a sub-regional contingency plan for the Northern
Adriatic.
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr Antonio Strambaci
ecomed@romacivica.net
Name
Italian National Environmental
Protection Agency (ANPA),
Italy
The Central Institute of Research
Applied to the Sea (ICRAM),
Italy
Ministry of Environment,
Lebanon
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental ,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Training in environmental compliance and enforcement
National Institution
Cooperation in the development of Mediterranean marine protected areas (SMAP MedMPA),
preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution, prevention of pollution from ships.
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP National Focal Point:
Mr Berj Hatjian
Director General, Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 70-1091, Antelias, Beirut, Lebanon
[961] 4 522222, [961] 4 525080
dgmoe@moe.gov.lb
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), CAMP, environmental performance indicators, MEDERMIS (indicators),
environmental statistics (MEDSTAT environment) in cooperation with the Central Administration of
Statistics of Lebanon, coastal land degradation CoLD project in cooperation with National Centre for
Remote Sensing (NCRS), marine turtle nesting assessment, national diagnostic process for SAP-BIO,
implementation of SPA and Biodiversity Protocol.
National Council for Scientific
Research, Jounieh,
Lebanon
Environment General Authority,
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Governmental Council
Governmental,
Administrative
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Ms Nancy Khoury
n.khoury@moe.gov.lb
Research Programme Participants
MAP National Focal Point:
Dr Omar Mohammed Sudani
Minister for Environment, Environment General Authority
P. O. Box 83618,Turkey Street,Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
[218] 21 4870266, [218] 21 4839991
ega@egalibya.org
www.egalibya.org
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, training in wastewater treatment), case study on indicators for sustainable development
in coastal areas, environmental statistics, identification of monk seal hot spot areas of presence, port
reception facilities existing situation and needs, development of national contingency plan (NCP).
Name
Regional Marine Pollution Emergency
Response Centre for the
Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC),
Malta
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Regional Centre
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP Regional Activity Centre to assist Mediterranean countries with their commitments under the
Emergency Protocol, to build up national capabilities in the preparedness and response to major
marine pollution incidents. The centre also facilitates cooperation between countries in combating
accidental marine pollution from a range of hazardous substances including oil, the dissemination of
information prior to and during an emergency and provision of training and technical assistance.
Follow-up work relating to the implementation by Mediterranean countries of the Offshore Protocol.
Research Programme Participants
Department of Biology, University of
Malta, Msida,
Malta
Ministry for the Environment,
Environmental Protection Department,
National Institute
Governmental,
Administrative
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr Louis Vella
lovella@waldonet.net.mt
Malta Environment and Planning
Authority (MEPA),
Governmental,
Administrative
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities: National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme to combat pollution from land based sources and
activities (SAP), CAMP, national report on ICAM, environment statistics (MEDSTAT Environment)
in cooperation with the National Statistics Office, MedMPA SMAP Project, development of national
contingency plan (NCP)
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP National Focal Point:
Malta
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Malta
Service de l'Environnement,
Monaco
Governmental,
Administrative
Ministère d'Etat,
Monaco
Governmental,
Administrative
Mr Anthony Borg
Director, Multilateral Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Palazzo Parisio, Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta
[356] 21242191, [356] 21237822
tony.borg@magnet.mt
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities: National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme to combat pollution from land based sources and
activities (SAP).
MAP National Focal Point:
S. E. M. Bernard Fautrier
Ministre Plénipotentiaire, Chargé de la coopération internationale pour l'environnement et le
développement, Ministère d'Etat
"Villa Girasole", 16, Boulevard de Suisse, Monaco-Ville, Monaco
[377] 93 158333, [377] 93 158888
bfautrier@gouv.mc
Name
Ministère de l'aménagement du
territoire, de l'environnement
de l'urbanisme, et de l'habitat,
Maroc
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP National Focal Point:
M. Abdelfetah Sahibi
Chef, Division Planification et Prospective, Ministère de l'aménagement du territoire, de
l'environnement, de l'urbanisme, et de l'habitat
36, avenue Al Abtal Agdal, Rabat, Maroc
[212] 37 772662, [212] 37 777697
sahibi@minenv.gov.ma
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), CAMP, soil erosion and desertification control project, environmental performance
indicators, environment statistics (MEDSTAT Environment) in cooperation with the national
Statistical Office, implementation of SPA and Biodiversity Protocol, MedMPA SMAP project, case
studies in projects on free trade and the environment, case study on financing and cooperation for
sustainable development, development of national contingency plan (NCP), participation in the
development of a sub-regional contingency plan for the south western Mediterranean, emergency
plan for the port of Nador, seminars on oil spill response.
Institut National de Recherches
Halieutiques (INRH), Casablanca,
Maroc
Laboratoire de pollution
atmosphérique et marine, Ecole
Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (E.M.I.),
Rabat, Maroc
Office National de l´eau potable
(ONEP), Rabat,
Maroc
Ministry for the Protection of the
Environment and Physical Planning,
Serbia & Montenegro
National Institute
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr Abdelfetah Sahibi
dcop@minenv.gov.ma
Research Programme participants
National Institute
Research Programme participants
Governmental,
Administrative
Research Programme participants
Governmental,
Administrative
MAP National Focal Point:
Ms Jelena Knezevic
Advisor, Ministry for the Protection of the Environment and Physical Planning
PC Vektra, 81000 Podgorica, Serbia & Montenegro
[381] 81 482313, [381] 81 234131
jelenaeco@yahoo.com
Name
Ministry for Environment and
Physical Planning,
Slovenia
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP National Focal Point:
Mr Mitja Bricelj
Director Water Department, Nature Protection Authority,
Ministry for Environment and Physical Planning
48 Dunajska, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
[386] 1 4787384, [386] 1 4787419
mitja.bricelj@gov.si
Ministry of Science and Technology,
National Institute of Biology, Marine
Biological Station Piran,, University
of Ljubljana,
Slovenia
National Institute
Ministry of Culture
Piran,
Slovenia
Ministry of Science and Technology,
Jozef Stefan Institute,
Department of Environmental
Sciences, Ljubljana
Slovenia
Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner
Production (CP/RAC),
Spain
Governmental,
Administrative
Cavanilles Biodiversity Institute,
University of Valencia,
Spain
Department of Marine Biology
(UBM), Alicante University,
Spain
National Institute
CAMP, implementation of SPA and Biodivesity Protocol in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture,
national test in project on sustainable development indicators, environmental performance indicators,
development of a national contingency plan (NCP), participation in the development of a subregional contingency plan for the Northern Adriatic, port reception facilities existing situation and
needs.
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities: National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme to combat pollution from land based sources and
activities (SAP), mapping and monitoring of Posidonia meadows in cooperation with the Ministry of
Culture.
Trend monitoring of organic contaminants, quality of shellfish waters.
Conservation of endangered species and habitats, mapping and monitoring of Posidonia meadows.
National Institute
Trend monitoring of heavy metals.
Regional Centre
MAP Regional Activity Centre for the promotion and dissemination of pollution prevention and the
reduction of pollution at source in the industrial sector, providing technical support to the Contracting
Parties, institutional organisations and businesses wishing to promote less polluting and more ecoefficient techniques and practices in their activities.
Management of Mediterranean database on cetacean strandings (MEDACES). MEDACES is being
developed as a joint initiative between SPA/RAC and ACCOBAMS.
National Institute
Implementation of the MedMPA (Marine Protected Areas) SMAP project
Name
Ministry of Environment,
Spain
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP National Focal Point:
M. German Glaria
Director General, Direccion General de Calidad y Evaluaciَ n Ambiental,
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente
Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz s/n, 28071 Madrid
Espagne
[34] 91 5976067, [34] 91 5975980
aarozarena@mfom.es
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, environmental performance indicators with the regional environmental department of
Sancti Petri, Seville), CAMP.
Ministry of State for Environmental
Affairs,
Syrian Arab Republic
Governmental,
Administrative
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Ms Amparo Rambla Gil
amparo.rambla@sgri.mma.es
MAP National Focal Point:
Ms. Reem Abed Rabboh
Director, Water Management Directorate, Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs
P.O. Box 3773, Tolyani Street, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
[963] 11 3336027, [963] 11 3335645
reemabedrabboh@mail.sy
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities, environmental inspection systems, training in wastewater treatment), CAMP,
environmental performance indicators, case study in project on sustainable development indicators in
coastal areas, environment statistics (MEDSTAT Environment), implementation of SPA and
Biodivesity Protocol, MedMPA SMAP project, coastal land degradation CoLD project in cooperation
with General Organization for Remote Sensing (GORS), development of national contingency plan
(NCP) in cooperation with the Syrian Federal Directorate of Ports.
Trend monitoring of loads from land based sources and compliance monitoring of effluents at the
Lattakia Environmrnt Laboratory and Tartous Environment Directorate.
EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Mr Ahmad Al-Mohammad
Env-Min@net.sy
Name
High Institute for Marine Research,
Tishreen University, Lattakia,
Syrian Arab Republic
Atomic Energy Commission of Syria
(AECS), Environment Protection
Division (DEP), Damascus,
Syrian Arab Republic
Specially Protected Areas/ Regional
Activity Centre (SPA/RAC),
Tunisia
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
National Institute
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Trend monitoring of chemical contaminants in hot spot areas, of loads from land-based point sources,
biological effects monitoring, compliance monitoring of effluents.
Compliance monitoring of effluents, trend monitoring in coastal zone areas, Trend monitoring of
loads from land-based point sources, trend monitoring of loads from pilot airborne pollution
Regional Centre
Ministère de l'Agriculture, de
l'Environnement et des Ressources
Hydrauliques,
Tunisie
Governmental,
Administrative
Agence Nationale de Protection de
l'Environnement (ANPE),
Tunisie
Governmental,
Administrative
Secrétariat d'État, Recherche
Scientifique et Technologie, L'Institut
National des Sciences et des
Technologies de la Mer (INSTM),
Salammbo,
Tunisie
National Institute
MAP Regional Activity Centre for the protection of Mediterranean species, their habitats and
ecosystems. Assistance to countries for the technical implementation of the Biodiversity Protocol,
including habitat management, establishment and management of specially protected areas of
Mediterranean importance –SPAMIS, implementation of action plans for the conservation of
endangered species, monitoring of the introduction of alien marine and invasive species, elaboration
of indicators on marine and coastal biodiversity. Establishment and implementation of strategies and
plans for the implementation of the GEF SAP BIO project
MAP National Focal Point and EU/SMAP Correspondent:
M. Nejib Trabelsind
Directeur Général, Direction générale de Environnement et de la qualité de vie
Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Environnement et des Resources Hydrauliques
Centre Urbain Nord - Bàtiment I.C.F., B.P. 52, 2080 Ariana, Tunis, Tunisie
[216] 71 702779, [216] 71 702431
dgeqv@mineat.gov.tn
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), CAMP, national report on ICAM, environmental performance indicators, national test
on sustainable development indicators, MEDERMIS project (indicators), environment statistics
(MEDSTAT Environment) in cooperation with the National Institute of Statistics, case study in
project on free trade and the environment, case study on financing and cooperation for sustainable
development, MedMPA SMAP project, mapping and monitoring of Posidonia meadows,
development of a national contingency plan (NCP), participation in the development of a subregional contingency plan for the south western Mediterranean, seminars on oil spill response.
Trend monitoring of chemical contaminants, biological effects monitoring
Capacity building on environmental impact assessment in 14 Mediterranean countries with the
support of METAP
Name
Foreign Relations Department,
Ministry of Environment,
Turkey
IMS/METU-Institute of Marine
Sciences/ Middle East Technical
University, Erdemli, Icel,
Turkey
MAJOR ACTORS
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Governmental,
Administrative
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MAP National Focal Point and EU/SMAP Correspondent:
Ms Kumru Adanali
Head, Foreign Relations Department, Ministry of Environment
Eskisehir Yolu 8 Km, Ankara 06100, Turkey
[90] 312 2851705, [90] 312 2853739
kumruadanali@hotmail.com
National Institute
Coordination of national MED POL Programme activities (National Monitoring Programme,
Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to combat pollution from land based sources
and activities), CAMP, national report on ICAM, environmental performance indicators, environment
statistics (MEDSTAT Environment) in cooperation with the State Institute of Statistics, green turtle
monitoring, development of a national contingency plan (NCP).
Trend Monitoring of heavy metals and organic contaminants. Monitoring of loads.
Name
MAJOR ACTORS (UN AGENCIES)
UNEP/GPA Secretariat
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Intergovernmental
World Health Organization (WHO)
Intergovernmetal
International Atomic Energy
Agency/Marine Environment
Laboratory (IAEA/MEL)
International
Organisation
IAEA-MEL assists Member States to understand, monitor and
protect the marine environment and co-ordinates technical
aspects of international ocean protection, training and assistance
programmes.
International
Organisation
ICS/UNIDO assists countries in their industrial development
through technology transfer programmes.
United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP)
International
Organisation
Food and Agriculture Organisation
(FAO)
Intergovernmental
UNDP uses its global network to help the UN system and its
partners to raise awareness and track progress in reducing
poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation
and discrimination against women, while it connects countries
to the knowledge and resources needed to achieve these goals.
The UNDP implements and supports programmes that integrate
social, economic, and environmental concerns into local and
national development.
The lead United Nations agency for agriculture, forestry,
fisheries and rural development. An intergovernmental
organization, FAO has 183 member countries plus one member
organization, the European Community.
The International Centre for Science
and High Technology of the United
Nations International Development
Organization (ICS/UNIDO)
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Through the adoption of the Global Programme of Action for
the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based
Activities in 1995, 108 governments and the European
Commission declared their commitment to protect and preserve
the marine environment from the adverse environmental
impacts of land-based activities. UNEP was tasked to lead the
coordination effort and to establish a GPA Coordination Office.
WHO is the United Nations specialized Agency for Health,
governed by 192 Member States through the World Health
Assembly which is composed of representatives from WHO's
Member States
Providing guidance and sharing experience for the
implementation of the LBS Protocol and the SAP.
Long-standing cooperation with MAP/MED POL in the
assessment and control of marine pollution. Key
contributor to the implementation a number of activities
under the GEF/MED SAP project. Development of
standards and quality criteria for human health related
issues.
Technical supervision of the National Monitoring
Programmes data quality assurance of chemical analyses
through and inter-training, inter-calibration, scientific
visits, purchase of instruments and quality control.
Cooperation with MAP in the framework of the MED GEF
Project through the launching of one pre-investment study
and the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)
Project. In the field of ICAM there is a co-organization of
training courses on the influence of industrial development
in coastal areas.
Cooperation in formulating, designing and implementing
policies, practices and environmental programmes
compatible with sustainable development.
Collaboration in the framework of the SAP-BIO project on
the interaction of fisheries and marine ecosystems.
Cooperation under the Silva Mediterranea forestry project,
with the BP/RAC on agricultural issues and the PAP/RAC
on soil erosion issues. Cooperation in relation to
responsible fishing through the General Fisheries
Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM). Cooperation
on the effects of pollution in marine organisms.
Intergovernmental
Official network for the Mediterranean Forests (under the
auspices of FAO)
International Maritime Organization
(IMO)
Intergovernmental
IMO is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for
improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships
World Meteorological Organisation
Intergovernmental
The WMO facilitates international cooperation in the
establishment of networks of stations for making
meteorological, hydrological and other observations; and to
promote the rapid exchange of meteorological information, the
standardization of meteorological observations and the uniform
publication of observations and statistics
Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
Intergovernmental
UNESCO – ROSTE, Venice, Italy
UN agency
A specialised United Nations agency for educational, scientific
and cultural co-operation.
Adriatic and Ionian initiative (AII)
Intergovernmental
The Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) was formally established in
2000, following the adhesion of six coastal countries: Albania,
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy and Slovenia, to
the Ancona Charter. The main fields of activity of the AII
include inter-port co-operation, economics, tourism and smalland medium-sized enterprises development, scientific cooperation for safeguarding the resources of the Adriatic and
Ionian seas, co-operation between institutes of higher education,
in particular universities and combating organized crime in the
Adriatic and Ionian basin.
Sylva Mediterranea/ FAO
The IOC focuses on four major themes: to develop, promote
and facilitate international oceanographic research programmes
to improve our understanding of critical global and regional
ocean processes and their relationship to the sustainable
development and stewardship of ocean resources; to ensure
effective planning, establishment and co-ordination of an
operational global ocean observing system to provide the
information needed for oceanic and atmospheric forecasting, for
oceans and coastal zone management by coastal nations, and for
global environmental change research; to provide international
leadership for education and training programmes and technical
assistance; and to ensure that ocean data and information
obtained are efficiently handled and made widely available.
Collaboration in developing a prospective and strategic
vision for a better contribution of the forestry sector to
sustainable development (fight against desertification)
Memorandum of understanding with MAP (BP/RAC)
Cooperation in the exchange of information on maritime
safety, maritime traffic, port reception facilities and the
prevention of maritime pollution, in the designation of
sensitive marine areas, in the protection of the marine
environment form aquatic organisms transferred in ships
ballast, in preparedness and response to accidental marine
pollution.
Cooperation in the monitoring of airborne pollution,
preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution,
prevention of pollution from ships
Cooperation in the monitoring of eutrophication and the
implementation in the Mediterranean of the Global Ocean
Observing System (MedGOOS/MAMA project).
ICAM:
Co-implementation of the Adriatic Environmental Master
Plan, Module Croatia
Cooperation in the field of marine monitoring and river
basin management
Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) Secretariat
International
Convention
Bern Convention (Convention on the
Conservation of Migratory Species
CMS) Secretariat
Secretariat of
International
Convention
CITES (Convention in International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora) Secretariat
Secretariat of the Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Secretariat of
International
Convention
Secretariat of
International
Convention
Basel Convention (on the Control of
Transboundary Movements of
Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal)
Secretariat
Secretariat of
International
Convention
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat
Secretariat of
International
Convention
The Convention on Biological Diversity, commonly referred to
as the Biodiversity Treaty, was one of two major treaties
opened for signature at the United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development (UNCED) in 1992. Parties to
the Biodiversity Treaty affirm sovereign rights over the
biological resources found within their countries, while
accepting responsibility for conserving biological diversity and
using biological resources in a sustainable manner.
CMS is the only global (and UN-based) intergovernmental
organization, which is established exclusively for the
conservation and management of migratory species. Many are
not dealt with adequately by other global conventions
concerned with wildlife conservation, due to limitations in their
scope or taxonomic coverage. Moreover, the obligations of
CMS are more direct than some other multilateral instruments.
CMS has legally binding provisions that impact directly on
harvesting of endangered species within a country. Regional
agreements concluded under the auspices of CMS to a certain
extent overlap some global or regional conventions. For this
reason, the CMS Secretariat has developed instruments to
communicate and co-operate effectively with the Secretariats of
other international conventions.
CITES is an international agreement between Governments. Its
aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild
animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
The UNCCD is the internationally legally binding framework
set up to address the problem of desertification. The Convention
is based on the principles of participation, partnership and
decentralization. It now has more than 180 country Parties to
the Convention. National Action Programmes are at the heart of
the Convention and constitute the conceptual and legal
framework for implementing it at the national and local levels.
Their purpose is to identify the factors contributing to
desertification and the practical measures necessary to combat
desertification and mitigate the effects of drought.
The Basel Convention is devoted to setting up a framework for
controlling the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes.
It has also developed the criteria for “environmentally sound
management”. A Control System, based on prior written
notification, has also been put into place. The other area of
focus is the minimization of hazardous waste generation.
The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human
health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants
(POPs).
Memorandum of Cooperation signed in 2000 with the
CBD Executive Secretary for the harmonized
implementation of the CBD and SPA Protocol in the
Mediterranean and for the better implementation of the
CBD programme on the conservation and sustainable use
of marine and coastal biological diversity.
Cooperation on the Conservation of marine turtles,
migratory bird and fish species.
The Secretariat of the CMS Convention is on the SAP BIO
Advisory Committee.
Exchange of information and expertise on the conservation
of biodiversity and endangered species.
Exchange of information and expertise on
erosion/desertification issues. The UNCCD provides for
guidelines and arrangements necessary for the effective
implementation of the Convention in affected country
Parties of the northern Mediterranean region and Africa in
the light of their particular conditions.
Cooperation in the implementation of the Barcelona
Convention Hazardous Wastes Protocol.
Assistance in the management of hazardous wastes in
Mediterranean countries.
Cooperation in the reduction and eventual elimination of
POP releases.
Name
MAJOR ACTORS (Other Intergovernmental Organisations, Funding Institutions, Agreements, Conventions etc.,)
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
European Commission
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Intergovernmental
The European Commission, among other activities, funds a
number of programmes in EU, EU neighbouring countries,
Mediterranean and the rest of the world, dealing with various
environment-related issues.
European Environment Agency (EEA)
Intergovernmental
European Space Agency (ESA)
Intergovernmental
EBRD
International financing
institution
World Bank
International
Organisation
The European Environment Agency's core task is to provide
decision-makers with the information needed for making sound
and effective policies to protect the environment and support
sustainable development. The information provided by the EEA
focuses in particular on assessing the current and future state of
the environment across Europe and the pressures upon it;
disseminating best practice in environmental protection and
technologies; supporting the European Commission in diffusing
information on the results of environmental research.
An international organization composed of 14 European
Member States, which aims to provide cooperation in space
research and technology.
EBRD uses the tools of investment to help build market
economies and democracies in 27 countries from central Europe
to central Asia. The EBRD is the largest single investor in the
region and mobilises significant foreign direct investment
beyond its own financing.
The Bank´s essential aim is to assist developing countries in
controlling pollution and protecting the urban environment,
managing natural resources, protecting the rural environment
and capacity building.
Cooperation within the framework of the EuroMediterranean Partnership. Implementation of projects in
eligible Mediterranean countries, including ICAM, projects
funded under the EU/SMAP Pogramme (Management of
Coastal Regions, Free Trade, Tourism, Biodiversity,
Protected Areas), under the implementation of the
MEDSTAT Environment Programme (Environment
Statistics), the LIFE Third Country Programme (national
systems for preparedness and response to maritime
pollution, Clean Production, monitoring of coastal land
degradation, forest fire management), MEDA (Port
reception facilities for the collection of ship generated
waste), NATURA 2000 (inventorying of sites of
conservation interest) and other EU Programmes.
Cooperation in the field of data collection, information,
analysis and reporting, indicators, statistics, joint
environment/development reports, remote sensing.
Monitoring of accidental and operational marine pollution,
preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution,
prevention of pollution from ships.
ICAM; Renewable sources of energy; Water resources
management; Solid & liquid waste management; CAMP
Financial support for the preparation and implementation
of projects related to land based pollution, conservation of
water resources, soil conservation, air pollution, threatened
marine and coastal resources, ICAM.
Name
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
MAJOR ACTORS (Other Intergovernmental Organisations, Funding Institutions, Agreements, Conventions etc.,)
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
International Funding
Institution
Mediterranean Technical Assistance
Programme (METAP)
Regional Organisation
International Oil Pollution
Compensation Fund (IOPC Fund)
Intergovernmental org.
Centre for Environment and
Development for the Arab Region and
Europe (CEDARE)
The League of Arab States
Intergovernmental
Intergovernmental
Association
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Set up by the World Bank, with UNEP and UNDP, the Global
Environment Facility (GEF) provides grant and concessional
funds to eligible countries for projects and activities that aim to
protect the global environment.
Cooperation and financial support for the implementation
of the MAP Strategic Action Programme to address
pollution from land based activities through the MED GEF
Project “Determination of priority actions for the further
elaboration and implementation of the Strategic Action
Programme for the Mediterranean Sea”.
METAP is an innovative partnership that brings together
countries in the Mediterranean region and multilateral donors to
assist beneficiary countries in project preparation and strengthen
their capacity in regional environmental management. The 15
member beneficiary countries of METAP are Albania, Algeria,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon,
Libya, Morocco, Syria, Slovenia, Tunisia, Turkey, and West
Bank and Gaza. The Six METAP Partners that oversee METAP
activities include the EC, the EIB, UNDP and the World Bank.
Intergovernmental organisation that provides compensation for
oil pollution damage resulting from spills of persistent oil from
tankers.
The remit of CEDARE is to assist member countries in
environmental management, technology transfer and policy
development
The League of Arab States is a voluntary association of
independent countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic
speaking. Its stated purposes are to strengthen ties among the
member states, coordinate their policies, and promote their
common interests. The Arab League is involved in political,
economic, cultural, and social programmes designed to promote
the interests of member states.
Cooperation and financial support for the implementation
of the SAP BIO project: Strategic Action Plan for
Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Region.
Key partner in the implementation of the GEF/MED
Project (pre-investment studies in sensitive areas, national
action plans and capacity building). Cooperation on
environmental performance indicators, free trade and
environment issues, on integrated coastal zone
management and on the biodiversity of specially protected
areas.
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
Joint activities and exchange of information in issues of
common concern, including training activities, translations
into Arabic of MAP publications, workshops etc.
Exchange of information and implementation of activities
related to sustainable development.
International Centre for Advanced
Mediterranean Agronomic Studies
(ICAMAS)
Intergovernmental
International Union for the
Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Intergovernmental
EUCC – European Union for Coastal
Conservation, Leiden, Netherlands
International
association
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Intergovernmental org.
ICAMAS/CIHEAM, was founded under the aegis of the OECD
and the European Council to provide additional, both economic
and technical, education and to promote the spirit of
international co-operation between supervisors in the area of
agriculture and rural development in the Mediterranean
countries. Currently, the Centre numbers thirteen member
countries: Albania, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy,
Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia and Turkey.
CIHEAM has four Mediterranean Agronomic Institutes, where
Mediterranean agriculture supervisors are trained: Bari MAI
(Italy), Chania MAI (Greece), Montpellier MAI (France) –
Saragoza MAI (Spain)
The mission of the IUCN is to influence, encourage and assist
societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and
diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural
resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. It is mainly
involved in promoting the conservation of biodiversity and the
sustainable use of natural resources. The IUCN Mediterranean
Programme focuses on: Islands; use of natural resources
(forests, fisheries etc.,); conservation of biodiversity and
landscapes; hydrological resources; arid lands, transition areas
and desertification.
An association with members and member organisations in 40
countries. It is promoting coastal conservation by bridging the
gap between scientists, environmentalists, site managers,
planners and policy makers. It is also the largest network of
coastal practitioners and experts in Europe.
International organization that provides governments a setting
in which to discuss and develop economic and social policy,
including tose concerning environmental issues.
Collaboration in the work in the agriculture and forestry
sectors and in promoting sustainable rural development
Cooperation in the implementation of the SAP BIO Project
(Member of the SAP BIO Advisory Committee)
ICAM, Biodiversity protection
Co-operation on Mediterranean ICAM Clearinghouse
Co-operation on "Distance Training for Biodiversity
Conservation and Integrated Coastal Management in
Croatia, Poland, Russia and Turkey"
Cooperation in environmental statistics, preparedness and
response to accidental marine pollution, prevention of
pollution from ships
Name
MAJOR ACTORS (Other Intergovernmental Organisations, Agreements, Conventions etc.,)
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Intergovernmental
Treaty
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
RAMSAR provides the framework for national action and
international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of
wetlands and their resources.
Memorandum of Cooperation signed in 2001 between
MEDU of MAP and the Bureau of the RAMSAR
Convention to reinforce the conservation and integrated
management of the Mediterranean wetlands; exchange
information and ensure the participation of their respective
representatives in technical meetings of common interest;
ensure the coordination and complimentarily of technical
tools and modules prepared by MedWet and the RAC/SPA
for the survey of sites and training on subjects related to
wetlands, as well as on other subjects of common interest
developed by other regional centres of activity; cooperate
to establish guidelines for the sustainable use of wetlands
in the region; establish joint biannual operational plans for
the two Conventions.
RAMOGE
Intergovernmental
The RAMOGE Agreement signed in 1976 is the instrument
adopted by the Governments of France, Monaco and Italy to
ensure that the coastal areas of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Region, the Principality of Monaco and the Ligurian Region
should constitute a pilot zone for preventing and combating
pollution of the marine environment.
On the SAP BIO Advisory Committee
Cooperation in the field of biomonitoring and development
of the methodology for the preparation of baseline budgets
of pollutant releases. Cooperation in the description of
potential Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean
Importance (SPAMIs), and on the conservation of marine
vegetation .
ACCOBAMS Agrement on the
Conservation of Cetaceans of the
Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and
Contiguous Atlantic Area
Sub-Regional
Agreement
The purpose of the ACCOBAMS Agreement is to reduce the
threat to Cetaceans in Mediterranean and Black Sea waters and
improve our knowledge of these animals. It is the first
Agreement binding the countries in these two sub-regions,
enabling them to work together on a matter of general interest
ACCOMABS is on the SAP BIO Advisory Committee.
The ACCOBAMS Secretariat and MAP (SPA/RAC)
signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate the
joint implementation of ACCOBAMS and the Barcelona
Convention Action Plan on cetaceans.
HELCOM and OSPAR Commissions
Regional Seas
Conventions
HELCOM administers the Convention on the Protection of the
Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea and provides a legal
regime for the prevention of pollution of the sea from landbased sources and for the protection of marine and coastal
biological diversity.
Cooperation to ensure harmonization of programmes and
methodologies
RAMSAR Convention
Med Wet Programme
The OSPAR Commission administers the Convention for the
Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East
Atlantic and develops policy and international agreements in
this field.
Name
Council of Europe/Bern Convention
(Convention on the conservation of
European wildlife and natural habitats)
Secretariat
MAJOR ACTORS (Other Intergovernmental Organisations, Agreements, Conventions etc.,)
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Secretariat of
International
Convention
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
An important instrument for the protection of wildlife and
natural habitats, the Convention has today 45 Contracting
Parties, including 39 Council of Europe Member States, the
European Community, Monaco and four African States. It
includes help for implementation (technical assistance on legal
and scientific issues) and the setting-up of the Emerald Network
- a Network of Areas of Special Conservation Interest created in
1998 and compatible with the EU network Natura 2000 - as
well as work on monitoring and control of threatened species.
Cooperation on the conservation of Mediterranean
biodiversity. The Council of Europe (secretariat of the
Bern Convention) is on the SAP BIO Advisory
Committee.
MAJOR ACTORS (NGOS1)
Name
WWF-Mediterranean
Office (MedPO).
1
Programme
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
NGO
Greenpeace Mediterranean Office
NGO
Friends of the Earth MedNet
NGO
(EEB) European Environment Bureau
International
Organisation
MEDCOAST
Regional Organisation
IAMF. International Association for
Mediterranean Forests
Regional Organisation
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
WWF focus primarily on the conservation and sustainable
management of the forests, freshwater and marine ecosystems.
A tourism initiative was recently created to protect nature from
the negative impacts of mass tourism. Its work transcends manmade boundaries building partnerships with NGOs,
governments, foundations, businesses, and other organisations
Since 1986, Greenpeace ships have sailed the Mediterranean
researching environmental problems, meeting the public and
local authorities, raising awareness and carrying out direct
actions on selected targets.
The Friends of the Earth Mediterranean Programme was
established in 1992. Its objectives are to: promote sustainable
development in the region and increase awareness of the need to
protect the environment; strengthen the environmental
movement and promote NGOs cooperation within and between
Southern, Eastern and Northern Mediterranean countries;
monitor important political issues for the Mediterranean
environment particularly regarding the Euro-Mediterranean
Partnership, the Barcelona Convention and other relevant
international fora.
The EEB is a federation of NGOs with many members in the
Mediterranean countries of the EU. The EEB can play a role in
this in various ways (ensuring that the Mediterranean dimension
is properly present, including specific Mediterranean aspects in
the regular work of its Working Groups; giving special
emphasis to discussions and awareness raising with decisionmakers and opinion leaders from the region or organising
specific activities to strengthen the capacity of the members)
MEDCOAST, an NGOs network of Euro-Mediterranean
academic institutions, aims to contribute to coastal and marine
conservation in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, through
improved coastal management practices.
The IAMF, the aim of which is to encourage the exchange of
information, particularly as regards Mediterranean natural and
forest spaces, has been working for six years in the
Mediterranean basin. The objective is the exchange of
experiences and knowledge between on-the-spot workers.
MAP partner.
Cooperation notably in the implementation of the SAP,
including the identification of areas of importance to
biodiversity. Cooperation in preparedness and response to
accidental marine pollution and prevention of pollution
from ships.
MAP partner
Cooperation notably in raising awareness on
environmental problems in the Mediterranean and seeking
alternative solutions.
MAP partner
Cooperation in building up the capacity of southern and
eastern Mediterranean environment NGOs to participate
actively in the Euro-Mediterranean partnership.
This is an indicative list. A full list of MAP NGO Partners is available at www.unepmap.gr/pdf/partners.pdf
MAP partner
MAP partner
Cooperation notably in the promotion of improved coastal
management practices through enhanced scientific and
professional collaboration.
MAP partner
Cooperation in the exchange of experience and knowledge
on Mediterranean natural spaces, notably forests
Name
Mediterranean Association to save the
Sea Turtles (MEDASSET)
MAJOR ACTORS (NGOS)
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
Regional Organisation
MED Forum, Mediterranean NGOs
Network for Ecology and Sustainable
Development
Regional Forum
MIO-ECSDE, Mediterranean
Information Office for Environment,
Culture and Sustainable Development
Regional Organisation
Arab Network for Environment and
Development (RAED)
International
Organisation
MedCities
Regional Organisation
Global Water Partnership(GWP)
MEDTAC
Network of NGOs and
intergovernmental
organizations
Regional Organisation
Institut du Droit Economique de la
Mer (INDEMER)
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
MEDASSET - the Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea
Turtles, is an International Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO) founded in 1988, working exclusively on the
conservation of sea turtles and their habitats through scientific
research programmes, environmental education, political
liaison, publicity and public awareness throughout the
Mediterranean.
MED Forum is an «umbrella» organization created in Barcelona
in 1995. The aim of MEDFORUM is to promote the protection
of the environment within a framework of sustainable
development in the Mediterranean region. MED Forum
promotes intercultural dialogue and cooperation for sustainable
development between North and South.
MIO-ECSDE is a Federation of Mediterranean NGOs for
Environment and Development. MIO-ECSDE acts as a political
and technical platform for the formulation and presentation of
views and interventions of NGOs in the Mediterranean scene. In
co-operation with Governments, Intergovernmental and
International Organisations, universities, scientific institutes and
other socio-economic partners, MIO-ECSDE plays an active
role in the development of policies for the protection of the
environment and the promotion of the sustainable development
of the Mediterranean region and its countries.
RAED is a network of more than 200 Arab NGOs with the
objective to coordinate the exchange of skills, experiences and
information between regional community organizations and to
encourage community participation in government programmes
to achieve sustainable development.
Medcities is a network of Mediterranean coastal cities created in
Barcelona in November 1991 at the initiative of the
Mediterranean Technical Assistance Programme (METAP). A
Medcities objective is the promotion of the role of sustainable
urban development as a general policy for the Mediterranean
Region.
Cooperation for integrated water resources management in the
Mediterranean countries.
MAP partner cooperating closely with SPA/RAC on the
conservation of marine turtles
INDEMER carries out research and studies on legal,
administrative and economic problems related to maritime
issues and the use of the marine environment. It organizes
relevant workshops and round tables and provides education
and training of experts on the law of the sea.
MAP partner
Cooperation for the promotion of sustainable development
activities and intercultural dialogue between North and
South
MAP partner
Cooperation in the development and promotion of policies
for the protection of the environment and sustainable
development.
MAP partner
Cooperation in promoting community participation in
regional sustainable development activities
Cooperation in the promotion of sustainable urban
development in the region.
MAP (Blue Plan/RAC) is one of the GWP Med members.
Cooperation in elaborating the “Vision for Water” in the
Mediterranean
MAP partner.
Cooperation in the exchange of information and expertise
on matters related to maritime law most recently with
REMPEC on legal matters related to the navigation of
leisure craft in the Mediterranean.
Name
International Tanker Owners Pollution
Federation (ITOPF)
MAJOR ACTORS (NGOS)
Category (NGOs, IFIs,
Intergovernmental
orgs. etc.)
NGO (international
industry association)
The International Association of
Independent Tanker Owners
(INTERTANKO)
NGO (international
industry association)
International petroleum Industry
Environmental Conservation
Association (IPIECA)
NGO (international
industry association)
Mediterranean Oil Industry Group
(MOIG)
NGO (international
industry association)
The European Chemical Industry
Council (CEFIC)
NGO (international
industry association)
International Chemical Environment
(ICE)
NGO (international
industry association)
GISIG, Genoa, Italy
International NGO
Les Eco Maires, Paris, France
International NGO
Short description
Fields of cooperation with the RS
Non-profit-making organisation, funded by the vast majority of
the world's shipowners, providing a wide range of technical
services related to accidental marine pollution.
An international association representing the interests of
independent tanker owners around the world with the main
goals of achieving safe transport, cleaner seas and free
competition.
A voluntary non-profit organization whose membership
includes both petroleum companies and associations at the
national, regional or international levels.
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
(oil and HNS)
A regional oil industry forum on oil spill preparedness and
response for the Mediterranean Region. MOIG represents a
network of industry experts in oil spill response that aims at
ensuring good coordination by the oil industry in case of a
major oil spill incident in the Mediterranean Sea.
An industry association established to maintain and develop a
prosperous chemical industry in Europe by promoting the best
possible economic, social and environmental conditions, with a
commitment to the continuous improvement of all its activities
including the safety, health and environmental performance.
ICE is a co-operative programme set up by the chemical
industry related to the transport of chemicals, whose two
objectives are emergency response and prevention.
A sectoral non-profit Association on Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) grouping about 100 organisations from more
than 20 countries..
Association of more than 500 town mayors from all over the
world to promote environment protection and sustainable
development.
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
(oil)
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
(oil)
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
(oil)
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
(HNS)
Prevention of pollution from ships
Preparedness and response to accidental marine pollution
(HNS)
Prevention of pollution by chemicals (HNS)
GIS; Marine protection
Co-implementation of NATURE-GIS, "A European
Thematic Network for Protected areas (IST Programme)"
Industrial Risks Management; Urban management
Co-implementation of MIRIAD 21, project to define
different methods regarding major industrial risks
prevention and forecast and to help decision-making
process regarding risk management and territories
planning.
C: Past, Current and Future Projects within the Regional Seas Programme
Name
ON-GOING PROJECTS LEAD BY THE RS
Cost
(US$)
GEF Med.
Project
FFEM
+11 M
+2 M
Period
Partners
Three years
MAP/MED POL,
BP/RAC, PAP/RAC,
SPA/RAC, CP/RAC,
ERS/RAC, WHO, World
Bank, METAP,
ICS/UNIDO, UNEP/GPA
and concerned countries
Three years
MAP/MED POL, World
Bank, METAP and
concerned countries
Objective
Expected outputs
Support in the implementation
of the Strategic Action Plan
(SAP) for the elimination and
control of LBS pollution
National Diagnostic Analyses and Baseline
budgets of pollutant releases; Pre-investment
studies for pollution hot spots, the analysis of
pollution sensitive areas, the preparation of
regional guidelines and plans for the elimination
and control of pollution; training; the creation of
a sustainable financial platform for the continued
implementation of the SAP; the preparation of a
regional programme for public participation; the
preparation adoption and implementation of
National Action Plans for the elimination of
pollution from land based activities;
Support for the preparation of a
SAP for Biodiversity, for the
integration of species and
ecosystem conservation and
protection measures into socioeconomic development
strategies, notably for fishing,
tourism and maritime transport.
Identification of the needs of countries in the
region to produce a SAP for the conservation of
biodiversity, as a basis for the implementation of
the new SPA and Biodiversity Protocol.
Principles, approaches, measures, targets,
timetables and priorities for action to conserve
biodiversity in the Mediterranean region.
Support in the implementation
of a Strategic Action Plan
(SAP) for the elimination and
control of LBS pollution
Pre-investment studies for pollution hot spots in
Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia;
Regional training on the preparation of National
Action Plans.
Comments/Further info
(http://www…)
Reduction and
Elimination of
Land Based
Pollution (LBS
Protocol)
Continuous
MAP/MED POL, WHO,
IAEA/MEL,
Mediterranean countries
and the EU
Dumping
Protocol
Continuous
MED POL and concerned
countries
Hazardous
Wastes Protocol
Continuous
MED POL, Basel
Convention and
Stockholm Convention
Secretariats and concerned
countries
2002/2005
Other MAP Centres, EEA
and EC
EC/ EuroMed
Partnership
Environment/
Development
Reporting
(MCSD, Blue
Plan/RAC
Activity)
+1M
Implementation of the Strategic
Action Plan to combat
pollution from land based
sources and activities;
assistance to countries for the
formulation and
implementation of national
monitoring programmes;
development and management
of the MED POL database;
data quality assurance;
development of marine
pollution indicators.
Assistance to Mediterranean
countries for the
implementation of the
Dumping Protocol (Updating
and implementation of
dumping guidelines, etc.)
Assistance to Mediterranean
countries in the implementation
of the Hazardous wastes
protocol (Assistance for the
management of hazardous
wastes etc)
Support to “Environment and
Development Report”
To strengthen "Mediterranean
awareness", to look back over
the major changes in the region
and to alert readers to the risks
of changes which are not
sustainable in the long term.
This report attempts to bring
out the unity and the diversity
of situations, the efforts being
currently made towards
sustainable development, good
practice, and the difficulties
encountered.
Reduction and elimination of land based
pollution, implementation of relevant capacity
building programmes, national monitoring
programmes on land based pollution (trend,
compliance and biomonitoring); MED POL
database; development of marine pollution
indicators; strengthening of national pollution
inspection and enforcement systems.
Progress by Mediterranean countries in the
implementation of the Dumping Protocol
Progress by Mediterranean countries in the
implementation of the Hazardous wastes
Protocol
A new Environment/Development Report for
2004
A Retrospective and prospective analysis based
mainly on the indicators of sustainable
development
· Retrospective analysis
· Design of the Report (outline)
· Define the prospective framework
Steering Committee
5 Experts group meetings
Draft Report of the RED
Final report and dissemination
EC/EuroMed
Partnership –
MEDSTATEnvironment
project
(MCSD, Blue
Plan/RAC
Activity)
MEDERMIS
Environmental
performance
indicators
(MCSD
BP/RAC
activity)
Sustainable
development
indicators
(MCSD,
BP/RAC
activity)
Indicators for
sustainable
development in
coastal areas
(MCSD Blue
Plan/RAC,MED
POL activity)
Free trade and
the
Environment
(MCSD Blue
Plan/RAC,
activity)
Urbanization,
and sustainable
development
(MSCD Blue
Plan/RAC
activity)
+2M
2003-2006
EC, OECD, Eurostat, and
National Institutes of
Statistics
Creation or strengthening of
national environmental services
with statistical capacities,
acquisition of international
methodologies, collection and
publishing of first official
statistics on the environment.
- 4 regional training courses
- 48 support missions
- 24 study visits
- 3 taskforces
- 4 progress meetings
- 1 Final regional conference
- Data collection for the regional data bank [1st
phase = 17,000 facts collected over three years]
- 12 national compendium publications + 1
regional compendium publication and 4 regional
short publications
- Technical reports
Blue Plan /RAC and
concerned countries
(Cyprus, Egypt, Israel,
Lebanon, Malta, Tunisia).
METAP and concerned
countries
Information and environmental
reporting (indicators)
Documentation by Blue Plan of indicators for
sustainable development at the regional level.
Promoting the use of these
indicators as a means of
assessment of policies or
projects in relationship to
environmental goals in the 13
Mediterranean countries or
territories benefiting from the
METAP programme.
To select and document a series
of indicators of sustainable
development
Reinforcement of the use of environmental
performance indicators (EPIs) by the
environmental policy leaders of the
Mediterranean countries.
EC (LIFE Programme),
METAP and concerned
countries
EC and concerned
countries (Croatia, Libya,
Syria)
Reinforcement of the use of sustainable
development indicators (SDIs) by the
environmental and development policy leaders of
the Mediterranean countries.
Case studies on indicators in coastal areas,
including indicators for the long-term monitoring
of the quality of coastal waters.
ICAMAS, World
Bank/METAP and
concerned countries
(Cyprus, Morocco,
Tunisia)
Case studies on the possible
impact of free trade on
agriculture
Evaluation of possible impacts, the policy tools
to be developed, lessons to be learned in other
countries of the Southern and Eastern
Mediterranean.
EC and concerned
countries
Case studies on urban
regeneration; local finances;
mobility and modes of
transport; monitoring of land
use
Data and information on the urban environment
in the Mediterranean. Assessment of the impact
of urban sprawl. Methodological tools for urban
regeneration with particular reference to the
needs of cities in the southern and eastern
Mediterranean countries.
Sept 2002 –
Dec 2003
EU
$600000
2003/2006
French Ministry of
Agriculture, French
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs & FAO
400,000
Feb2002June2004
EC, GORS, NCRS and
concerned countries
Exchange of
experience and
Preparation of
the Guidelines
for Urban
Regeneration in
the
Mediterranean
region
(MCSD,
PAP/RAC
activity)
93,000
Mediterranean
forests and
sustainable
development
(MCSD
activity)
LIFE-third
countries CoLD
Project:
Monitoring of
coastal land
degradation
(MCSD
ERS/RAC,
PAP/RAC,
activity)
-
to improve knowledge and
learn lessons from the
existing practical
experiences on urban
regeneration in the region
to lay the foundations for
a region-wide mechanism
for the exchange of
experience on urban
regeneration
to provide Guidelines for
urban regeneration in the
Mediterranean region,
with special reference to
the southern and eastern
Mediterranean cities
to disseminate regionwide the Guidelines, in
English and in French,
produced in 500 copies,
each
To strengthen forestry cooperation and sustainable
development in the
Mediterranean region, to help
integrate forestry management
in regional planning.
- To identify erosion prone
areas in coastal areas of
Lebanon and Syria,
- To prepare management plans
for two pilot areas in each
country,
- To introduce or/and support
implementation of the
Interactive Participation
Programme
-
Thematic workshop gathering at least 5
selected cities where urban regeneration has
started or will start soon
Guidelines for urban regeneration in the
Mediterranean region
Regional network of urban regeneration
practitioners and stakeholders
Co-financed by EU General
Call for Proposals programme
Booklet
6 Case studies
Prospective approach
Regional forum
And proposal for a second phase of activities
-
Data collection and thematic maps,
Management plans for pilot areas,
Web site and a CD ROM
Co-financed by EU Life-Third
Countries programme and
MAP; Further info can be
obtained from ERS/RAC
Coastal Area
Management
Programmes
(CAMPs)
CAMP Algeria
660,000
2001-2004
PAP/RAC, BP/RAC,
SPA/RAC, ERS/RAC and
concerned countries
CAMP is oriented at the
implementation of practical
coastal management projects in
selected Mediterranean coastal
areas, applying Integrated
Coastal Areas Management
(ICAM) as a major tool, to:
develop strategies and
procedures for sustainable
development in project areas;
to identify and apply the
relevant methodologies and
tools; to contribute to capacity
building at local, national and
regional levels; and to secure a
wider use in the region of the
results achieved.
Ministry of Environment
of Algeria
MAP components (RACs)
-
-
-
To contribute to
sustainable development
and integrated coastal area
management;
To contribute to the
upgrading of relevant
institutions for sustainable
development and
management;
To apply methodologies,
tools and practices of
sustainable development,
of ICAM.
Diagnostic Analysis (Feasibility Study); the
Project Agreement and Terms of Reference;
Inception Report; Technical Specifications for
individual activities of the project; Project
Database and GIS; Systemic Sustainability
Analysis; Participatory Programme; Final
Reports of individual activities; Final Integrated
Report; Follow-up Proposals and Urgent
Investment Portfolio; Presentation Conference
Report; and the Report of the Presentation
Meeting at the host-country high governmental
level.
*In the 1990-98 period, two
cycles of the Programme were
implemented, consisting of
individual projects
implemented in: Albania (The
Albanian coast), Croatia (The
Kastela Bay), Greece (The
Island of Rhodes), Syria (The
Syrian Coast), Tunisia (The
City of Sfax) and Turkey (The
Izmir Bay). The project in
Fuka, Egypt, was completed in
1999, and the project in Israel
in June 2000. CAMP Malta
was completed in November
2002.
- Sustainable Development Strategy for coastal
areas;
- recommendations for the coastal area
management policy;
- Action Plans for the priority areas (urban
development, pollution, water resources, natural
and cultural heritage).
Implemented under 2002-2003
PAP programme as approved
by CPs; Co-financed by
national and local authorities;
Further info at www.papthecoastcentre.org
CAMP Lebanon
503,000
Nov 2001Mar 2004
Ministry of Environment
of Lebanon,
Local communities of
Damour, Sarafand and
Naqoura,
National consultants
MADA (NGO)
MAP components (RACs)
-
-
-
CAMP Slovenia
826,000
Sept 2003 –
Dec 2005
Ministry of Environment,
Spatial Planning and
Energy of Slovenia,
Local communities (8 in
total)
Regional Development
Agency,
NGOs
MAP components (RACs)
-
-
-
-
To contribute to
sustainable development
and integrated coastal area
management of the
national coastal area;
To strengthen
environmental
management institutions
in Lebanon;
To protect the coastal
resources of South
Lebanon by developing
and applying concepts of
sustainable development
and methods and tools of
Integrated Coastal Areas
Management to the
economic and social
development activities of
the area.
To contribute to the
planning and management
of sustainable
development in the coastal
area and the Adriatic river
basin in Slovenia;
To contribute to the
upgrading of relevant
institutions on the regional
level for sustainable
development and
management;
To contribute to the
development of human
capacities and reinforce
public participation on the
regional and national
levels;
To apply methodologies,
tools and practices of
sustainable development,
of ICAM and ICARM.
-
-
Integrated Coastal Management Strategy
and Recommendations;
Detailed urban management analysis;
Analysis and proposal for the management
of cultural heritage;
Analysis of water resources availability and
demand;
Proposal for the protection of a marine
protected area;
Detailed tourism and sustainable
development analysis; and
Regional recommendations for land use and
future development of tourism.
Implemented under 2002-2003
PAP programme as approved
by CPs; Co-financed by
national and local authorities;
Further info at www.papthecoastcentre.org
Systemic and Prospective Sustainability
Analysis;
Proposal of a Regional Concept of Spatial
Development;
Policies for urban and landscape plans
related to the coastal areas;
Regional Sustainable Tourist Development
Strategy;
Study for mitigation of non-pointed sources
of water pollution in the Reka river basin;
Regional Environmental Information
System;
Sensivity Maps for Contingency Plan.
Implemented under 2002-2003
PAP programme as approved
by CPs; Co-financed by
national and local authorities;
Further info at www.papthecoastcentre.org
Sub-regional
project on soil
erosion and
desertification
control in
Maghreb
countries
(Morocco,
Algeria)
Mediterranean
ICAM Clearing
House
65,000
2001-2004
FAO, Ministries of
Environment in Algeria
and Morocco
-
-
100,000
Jan 2003 -
MED Open,
First virtual
training course
on ICAM
50,000
Jan 2003 -
NATURE-GIS
A European
Thematic
Network for
Protected areas
(IST
Programme)
6,600
Mar 2003 –
June 2004
EU, EUCC
A consortium of several
partners, GISIGGeographical Information
systems International
Group from Genova being
the main one.
To prepare national
reports for the selected
watersheds,
To prepare management
plans for pilot areas.
-
Data base and maps,
Management plans for the pilot areas
Implemented under 2002-2003
PAP programme as approved
by CPs; Co-financed by
national and local authorities;
Further info at www.papthecoastcentre.org
-
To improve information
on the Integrated Coastal Area
Management (ICAM) in the
Mediterranean
-
ICAM projects inventory
ICAM projects funding guide
ICAM experts register
Books and articles on ICAM
ICAM legislation and institutions
ICAM policies, strategies and plans
Co-financed by EU;
Implemented under 2002-2003
PAP programme as approved
by CPs; Further info at
www.papmedclearinghouse.org
-
to assist Mediterranean
countries in building
capacities for coastal
management
-
Internet training course
CD - ROM
Implemented under 2002-2003
PAP programme as approved
by CPs; Further info at
http://www.papmedclearinghouse.org/medope
n/
Co-financed by EU and MAP;
Further info at www.gisig.it
-
-
To create a network of
GIS firms and institutions
dealing with nature
protection in Europe and
Mediterranean.
To establish contacts,
prepare an overview of the
situation in the region in
the fiels of GIS and
marine protected areas.
-
A list of stakeholders involved in the
protection of the marine protected areas,
Analysis of a Questionnaire,
Report on European and Mediterranean
context assessment for marine protected areas
GEF- SAP
MED
Development of
Economic
Instruments for
the Sustainable
implementation
of the Strategic
Action
Programme to
address marine
pollution from
land-based
activities in the
Mediterranean
EC/EuroMed
PartnershipSMAP
430,000
2M
Jan 2001 –
Dec 2004
Mediterranean GEF
eligible countries
Three years
SPA/RAC, EC, ICRAM,
UBM, ATEN, and
concerned countries
(Algeria, Cyprus, Israel,
Malta, Morocco, Tunisia,
Syrian Arabic Republic)
To develop
administrative, legal and fiscal
mechanisms for the
sustainable financing of the
implementation of SAP at
country level,
To enhance government
capability to identify, develop
and implement various types
of economic instruments
suitable for related country,
Generation of the political
will for change; actual change
in national legislation and
regulation; change in
management practices;
Improvement of
environmental database;
Capacity building of
national and local institutions;
Training of government
officials and non-government
stakeholders; public
participation;
Co-operation with and
training of NGOs; and
networking.
Support for the implementation
of a Regional Project for the
Development of Marine and
Coastal Protected Areas in the
Mediterranean Region
(MedMPA)
Continuous
SPA/RAC, EC,
ACCOBAMS, RAMSAR,
BERN/BONN
CONVENTION, CITES
and concerned countries
Support to countries for the
implementation of Action Plans
for the conservation of
threatened species and for
species management
Med MPA
Protection of
threatened
Mediterranean
marine species
and species
management
-
-
Report on the Meeting on
Implementation/Evaluation of Pilot Projects,
and Proposals for National Action Plans
Report of the Workshop on SAP MED Pilot
Projects Launching - Report of the training
course on application of economic instruments
in Croatia
Report of the Expert Meetings on
Development of Economic Instruments for the
Sustainable Implementation of the SAP MED
Report of the Instructive Seminar on
Introduction and Development of Economic
Instruments for the Sustainable Implementation
of the SAP MED
Analysis of the Application of Economic
Instruments for Combating the Land-based
Pollution in the Mediterranean Coastal Areas
Promotion materials
Database on marine biological diversity in the
Mediterranean; identification of marine sites of
conservation interest; management plans for
specific marine protected areas; guidelines and
technical tools to assist managers and authorities
in charge of protected areas; the notification of
specially protected areas of Mediterranean
importance (SPAMIs) to the relevant
international organizations.
Implementation of Action Plans for the
conservation of threatened species in the
Mediterranean (monk seal, marine turtles,
cetaceans, marine vegetation)
Co-financed by GEF and MAP;
Further info at www.papsapei.org
MEDA Project
on port
reception
facilities for
collecting shipgenerated
garbage, bilge
water and oily
wastes
(MED.B7.4100.
97.0415.8)
Development of
a Sub-regional
Contingency
Plan for the
South Western
Mediterranean
Development of
a Sub-regional
Contingency
Plan for the
Northern
Adriatic.
770,000
(approx.)
January
2002 December
2004
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45,000
(approx.)
27,000
(approx.)
January
2002 –
December
2003
February
2003
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MEDA financial
mechanism of the
European
Commission
(financial support)
REMPEC (IMO)
The Governments of
4 Mediterranean EU
member States and of
10 eligible non-EU
members
Mediterranean
countries.
IMO – Technical Cooperation Division
(financial support)
REMPEC
Governments of
Algeria, Morocco
and Tunisia
REMPEC
Governments of
Croatia
Government of Italy
Government of
Slovenia
The purpose of the Project is to
define the existing situation in
the participating Mediterranean
countries regarding port
reception facilities for oily
waters, oily wastes and
garbage, to propose optimum
solutions for collecting,
treatment and disposal of such
ship-generated wastes and to
propose standard designs of
port reception facilities and
waste treatment plants that
could be made available free of
charge to all Mediterranean
coastal States involved, for
implementation in their ports.
To provide Algeria, Morocco
and Tunisia with an efficient
and reliable mechanism for
facilitating mutual assistance
and international co-operation
in case of major marine
pollution incidents affecting the
sea, coasts and the related
interests of the three countries
concerned.
To provide Croatia, Italy and
Slovenia with an efficient and
reliable mechanism for
facilitating mutual assistance
and international co-operation
in case of major marine
pollution incidents affecting the
sea, coasts and the related
interests of the three countries
concerned in the Northern
Adriatic.
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A study concerning the current situation in
the relevant Mediterranean coastal States
regarding available an required capacities of
port reception facilities for oily bilge
waters, ballast waters, oily wastes and
garbage
A study containing optimum solutions for
collection, treatment and disposal of these
categories of waste.
Standard designs of port reception facilities
and treatment plants
A regional seminar on port reception
facilities
The first phase of the project is
being finalized in October 2003
and the whole project should be
completed by the end of 2004
A Sub-regional Contingency Plan for
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
A sub-regional Agreement, signed by the
Ministers of the three countries concerned,
on the implementation of the Sub-regional
Contingency Plan.
Several Ministerial Declarations facilitating
the implementation of the Agreement.
Most of the work has been
completed; the text of the Subregional Contingency Plan
agreed upon and the Agreement
on its implementation is
expected to be signed in
November 2003.
A Sub-regional Contingency Plan for
Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.
A sub-regional Agreement, signed by the
Ministers of the three countries concerned,
on the implementation of the Sub-regional
Contingency Plan.
The project that started in
February 2003 is expected to
be completed by mid-2004.
Development of
the national
system for
preparedness
and response to
accidental
marine pollution
in the Syrian
Arab Republic
(LIFE
TCY99/INT/01
7/SYR)
550,000
(approx.)

March
2000 –
December
2003
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
LIFE Third
Countries
mechanism of the
European
Commission
(financial support)
REMPEC
Syrian Ministry of
State for Env.
Affairs
Syrian General
Directorate of Ports
To establish an efficient and
reliable national preparedness
and response system in Syria
and a number of specific
objectives covering legal,
organizational, technical and
operational aspects of the
future system.
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Preparation of
an emergency
plan for the port
of Nador
(Morocco)
14,000
(approx.)
Assessment of
the existing
situation and
needs for port
reception
facilities for
bilge waters,
oily wastes and
garbage in the
GSP Libyan AJ.
Assessment of
the existing
situation and
needs for port
reception
facilities for
bilge waters,
oily wastes and
garbage in
Albania, Croatia
and Slovenia.
17,500
(approx.)
23,200
(approx.)
January
2002 –
December
2003

September
–
December
2003

September
–
December
2003
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Legal act establishing national system for
dealing with marine pollution incidents;
National system and organization for
response to marine pollution incidents;
Risk analyses for main Syrian ports and oil
terminals;
Revised, updated and tested National
Contingency Plan and related regional and
local plans;
Sensitivity maps and oil spill model as
decision support tools;
Identification of required oil spill response
equipment
and
facilitation of its
procurement;
National Operational Pollution Response
Centre;
Sufficient number of response personnel
trained at different levels, in various aspects
of oil spill response;
The project is expected to be
completed by the end of 2003
IMO – Technical Cooperation Division
(financial support)
REMPEC
Government of
Morocco
To prepare an emergency plan
for response to marine
pollution incidents in the port
of Nador.
A study on the sensitivity of the lagoon of Nador
and the marine pollution emergency plan for the
port of Nador (Morocco).
The technical part of the project
was completed and the results
submitted to the Moroccan
authorities in summer 2003.
IMO – Technical Cooperation Division
(financial support)
REMPEC
Governments of
Libya
To assist Libya to accede to
MARPOL 73/78 Convention
The study on existing situation and needs for
port reception facilities for bilge waters, oily
wastes and garbage in the GSP Libyan AJ.
The project was designed to
complement the ongoing
MEDA project on port
reception facilities, since Libya
is not an Euro-Med partner.
REMPEC
Governments of
Albania
Government of
Croatia
Government of
Slovenia
To assess the situation and
needs for port reception
facilities in the three countries
concerned.
The study on existing situation and needs for
port reception facilities for bilge waters, oily
wastes and garbage in Albania, Croatia and
Slovenia.
The project was designed to
complement the ongoing
MEDA project on port
reception facilities, since the
three countries concerned are
not Euro-Med partners.
The project is financed by
funds made available to
REMPEC budget through the
MTF.
Subregional
Seminars on Oil
Spill Response
for Algeria,
Morocco and
Tunisia
51,000
(approx.)
January
2002 –
December
2003
DAPHNE
project
220.000
1995-1996
RESSAC
project
1997-1999
IMO – Technical Cooperation Division
(financial support)

REMPEC
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Governments of
Algeria, Morocco
and Tunisia
ERS/RAC, Telespazio
S.p.A. (Italy)
ERS/RAC, EC, Israel
OSM User
Survey
ERS/RAC, TROMSOE
SATELLITE STATION
AS (TSS) and concerned
countries.
LIFE-third
countries
Project:
Capacity
Building in
Bosnia
Herzegovina
ACORNEPICENTRE
Formulation and
adoption of
MED POL
Phase IV
CP/RAC, EC and Bosnia
Herzegovina
100,000
2005
CP/RAC, EC and
concerned countries
MAP/MED POL,
Mediterranean Countries
and the EU
To provide Algeria, Morocco
and Tunisia with a sufficient
number of personnel trained in
various aspects of accidental
marine pollution preparedness
and response.
10-20 officers in each of the three countries
concerned trained in dealing with oil spills at the
level of On Scene Commanders or decision
makers.
To achieve a better knowledge
of the vegetation conditions
and changes in the whole
Mediterranean Region, and at
building up a "system" based
on the use of advanced
techniques - as remote sensing
- able to supply continuously
updated information.
Remote sensing support to
analysis of coasts
Continuously updated information of the
vegetation conditions and changes in the
Mediterranean
An overview of the activities of
authorities/institutions involved
in, and/or in charge of oil
pollution monitoring in the
Mediterranean countries.
Creation of a clean production
centre in Bosnia Herzegovina
Environmental management for
SMEs
To formulate a new phase for
MED POL (2006-2013) for the
assessment, prevention and
control of marine pollution,
including eutrophication
monitoring and monitoring the
impacts of rivers.
A multi-satellite approach to assess and monitor
specific aspects relevant to coastal
transformations (i.e. coastal dynamics, land use
modifications) in the central part of Israel.
Identification of possible pilot users of a future
oil spill service -based on satellite remote
sensing- for the Mediterranean region.
Setting up a library for the future clean
production centre, issuing a newsletter (Voice of
Sustainability), various CP related capacity
building activities.
Methodology for the implementation of an
environmental management system for SMEs
An effective tool for achieving sustainable
development through the adoption of the
ecosystem approach as a management
framework for MEDPOL
The project was designed to
complement the development
of the Sub-regional
Contingency Plan for Algeria,
Morocco and Tunisia. . The last
planned training activity was
completed in July 2003.
Formulation of
National Action
Plans for the
elimination of
Land Based
Pollution as
foreseen by the
SAP
Development of
Economic tools
for sustainable
development
(MCSD,
BP/RAC
Activity)
Sustainable
rural
development in
the
Mediterranean
(MCSD,
BP/RAC
Activity)
« Mare
Nostrum »
Coastal Zone
Management
CAMP
Morocco
2005
MAP/MED POL GEF,
FFEM, METAP,
ICS/UNIDO, UNEP/GPA,
CP/RAC and concerned
countries
The formulation of National
Action Plans as foreseen by the
SAP
National Action Plans finalized and operational
2004-2005
FAO (Silva
Mediterranea), ICAMAS
and concerned countries
and NGOs
A cross-disciplinary
consideration of the degree to
which sustainability has been
adopted in agriculture and
forestry and the conditions for
sustainable development
Case studies, prospective vision and regional
workshop
REMPEC/RAC, Blue
Plan/RAC, MEO, ENI
Assessment of maritime traffic
in the Mediterranean and
related risks.
ICAM, pilot cases, relevant
legislation
To develop strategies and
procedures for a
sustainable development
in project areas;
To identify and apply the
relevant methodologies
and tools;
To contribute to the
capacity building at local,
national and regional
levels; and
To secure a wider use in
the region of the results
achieved.
Evaluation of the risks associated with maritime
traffic in the region
182,000
3-3,5M
3-4M
Aprox.
600,000
2004-2006
2005-2007
PAP/RAC, METAP and
National Institutions
Ministry of Environment
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Diagnostic Analysis (Feasibility Study);
Inception Report;
Technical Specifications for individual
activities of the project; Project Database
and GIS; - Systemic Sustainability
Analysis;
Participatory Programme;
Final Reports of individual activities;
Final Integrated Report;
Follow-up Proposals and Urgent Investment
Portfolio
CAMP Spain
Aprox.
800,000
2004-2006
Ministry of Environment
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-
-
-
CAMP Cyprus
Aprox.
650,000
2004-2006
Ministry of Environment
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-
-
-
To develop strategies and
procedures for a
sustainable development
in project areas;
To identify and apply the
relevant methodologies
and tools;
To contribute to the
capacity building at local,
national and regional
levels; and
To secure a wider use in
the region of the results
achieved.
To develop strategies and
procedures for a
sustainable development
in project areas;
To identify and apply the
relevant methodologies
and tools;
To contribute to the
capacity building at local,
national and regional
levels; and
To secure a wider use in
the region of the results
achieved.
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Diagnostic Analysis (Feasibility Study);
Inception Report;
Technical Specifications for individual
activities of the project; Project Database
and GIS; - Systemic Sustainability
Analysis;
Participatory Programme;
Final Reports of individual activities;
Final Integrated Report;
Follow-up Proposals and Urgent Investment
Portfolio
Diagnostic Analysis (Feasibility Study);
Inception Report;
Technical Specifications for individual
activities of the project; Project Database
and GIS; - Systemic Sustainability
Analysis;
Participatory Programme;
Final Reports of individual activities;
Final Integrated Report;
Follow-up Proposals and Urgent Investment
Portfolio
Adriatic Sea
Environmental
Master Plan
(ASEMP) –
Module Croatia
430,000
Sep 2003 –
March
2005
Croatian Ministry of
Environmental Protection
and Physical Planning,
UNESCO-ROSTE
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Major Industrial
Risks
Integration in
Agendas and
Development 21
(MIRIAD 21)
20,000
2004-2006
Les Eco Maires, France
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To develop a central
system
for
storing/accessing,
updating and integrating
all existing planning data
and to provide assistance
in
making
planning
decisions.
To support environmental
master planning of the
Croatian coastal zone. A
particular issue is for the
project to assist in efforts
to comply with EU
environmental legislation
in anticipation of possible
future membership of the
EU.
To support the
identification of projects
for environmental
improvement suitable to
the promoter, local
population and funding
agencies, and also
sustainable in a broader
sense.
To define different
methods regarding major
industrial risks prevention
To forecast and to help
decision-making process
regarding risk
management and
territories planning
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the final Planning Tool and any associated
computer hardware
a one-day workshop to be held in Zagreb to
demonstrate the Tool to users
three number 2-day training sessions will be
held for selected staff at the MoEPP plus 4
days of “technical support” if required
a Project Report
a Technical Reference Manual for the
Master Plan Tool
a User Guide to the Master Plan Tool
Conference of citizens
Recommendations for Agenda 21 of towns
exposed to major industrial risks
Project bidding in course
Nostrum-DSS
Network on
Governance,
Science and
Technology for
sustainable
water Resource
management in
the
Mediterranean;
The role of DSS
tools.
20,000
2004-2006
NOSTRUM network
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To promote the
development of DSS tools
in support of policy
making for Integrated
Water Resources
Management (IWRM);
To contribute to the
improvement of scientific
knowledge and applied
methodologies in the field
of IWRM;
To establish durable links
between scientific
institutions, governments
and NGOs and
stakeholders in the
Mediterranean countries.
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Best Practice Guidelines for the design,
development and implementation of DSS
tools for IWRM and policy- making.
Multi-sectoral State of the Art review of
DSSs use in the Mediterranean
State of the Art on Integrated Water
Resource Management using DSS tools in
the Mediterranean basin
Country specific reviews
Dedicated workshop at the end of the
project with Mediterranean institutions for
launching long term collaborations
www.feem.it
Strategic Action
Plan for
Biodiversity
(SAP Bio)
LIFE-third
countries
project: forestfire
management in
coastal areas of
the eastern
Adriatic
Development of
national
capacities of the
Republic of
Albania for the
prevention of,
preparedness for
and response to
marine pollution
from sea based
sources
+10M
2004-2006
740,000
(Approx.
)
01.01.2004
–
31.12.2006
FAO, NGOs, concerned
countries
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REMPEC
LIFE Third
Countries
mechanism of the
European
Commission
Albanian Ministry
of Environment
Action Plans for biodiversity
protection and development
To prevent, reduce, and to a
maximum possible extent
eliminate pollution of the
Albanian territorial waters and
coast by oil, other hazardous
and noxious substances, and
other forms of pollutants such
as garbage, originating from
maritime activities and in case
of emergency from other
related sources, through setting
up the institutional framework
and administrative structure for
dealing at national, regional
and local levels with
operational and accidental
marine pollution originating
from sea based activities, and
shipping in particular
Direct outcomes:
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Accession of Albania to the relevant IMO
Conventions dealing with the protection of
the marine environment
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Compliance with obligations under new
Prevention and Emergency Protocol to the
Barcelona Convention.
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National staff qualified to implement and
enforce these Conventions
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Guidance regarding collection, treatment
and disposal of liquid and solid ship
generated wastes
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A legal act for setting up the national
preparedness and response system.
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An operational preparedness and response
system
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Organizational structure
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National contingency plan
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Trained personnel
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Response strategy for dealing with oil and
HNS spills.

Proposal
concerning
spill
response
equipment and for its financing

A proposal for setting up a national
operational marine pollution emergency
response centre
REMPEC submitted project
proposal for consideration to
the LIFE Third countries unit
of the EC in November 2002 –
reply from the EC still pending
Development of
associated
capacity
building for
state of
readiness and
for response to
marine pollution
in the ports of
Mersin and
Iskenderun,
Turkey, in case
of emergency.
Baltic 21
Programme
495,000
(approx.)
January
2004 –
December
2005
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Turkish Ministry of
Environment
LIFE Third Countries
mechanism of the
European
Commission
REMPEC
To revise and further develop
emergency response plans for
the ports of Mersin and
Iskenderun in Turkey.
To set up a consultation and
cooperation mechanism
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Proposals for adjustment/ improvements to
be introduced within the emergency
preparedness and response system of the
two ports concerned;
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Revised ER Plans for Mersin and
Iskenderun, including proposals for their
better integration into local and national
emergency response systems;
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Proposals for required stockpiles of
response resources;
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Trained personnel (through several training
activities of different types for emergency
response personnel);
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A full-scale exercise at port/local level.
Exchange of information and experience,
cooperation in marine pollution and sustainable
development issues, for the better protection and
management of the two regional programmes.
Project proposal submitted for
consideration to the LIFE Third
countries unit of the EC in
November 2002 – reply from
the EC still pending