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MedPAN, the network of Mediterranean MPAs

MedPAN, the network of Mediterranean MPAs. Purificacio’ Canals, MedPAN President, pcanals@tinet.org. IUCN World ConservationCongress 2012. The Mediterranean Sea : a high spot of biodiversity. It hosts 8% of described marine species despite covering less than 1% of the global oceans.

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MedPAN, the network of Mediterranean MPAs

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  1. MedPAN, the network of Mediterranean MPAs Purificacio’ Canals, MedPAN President, pcanals@tinet.org IUCN World ConservationCongress 2012

  2. The MediterraneanSea : a high spot of biodiversity • It hosts 8% of described marine species despite covering less than 1% of the global oceans. • 28% of the marine fauna is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea • 60% of the flora species (including algae and seagrasses) is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea • It hosts 15 cetacean species present in the region • It comprise breeding grounds of the Atlantic Blue fin tuna , a white shark nursery areas, hundreds of sea turtles nesting sites, and the last population of one of the most endangered species, the monk seal

  3. The Mediterranean Sea: important threats • a strategic maritime route, including substantial oil traffic. • attract millions of tourists each year, including cruise ship tourists. • Both fish stocks and catches have decreased over the years, due to over-exploitation, fleet overcapacity, non-selective and destructive fishing practices. • Climate change • Pollution (eutrophication, toxic chemicals…)

  4. What protection in the Mediterranean? • About 21 countries • Close to 200 MPAs (apart 500 N2000 at Sea)

  5. Benefits of MPAs and success stories • to monitor environmental integrity and change & provide representative areas where to undertake research • to bring alternative income to local stakeholders and contribute to sustainable development • to bring indirect economic benefits at the national level • Marine protected areas: • to protect extraordinary features • to promote sustainable management of marine resources • to enhance public awareness of the marine environment and provide opportunities for applied education

  6. Some success stories • Environmental Education: Miramare MPA (Italy) • Sustainable financing (products/hotels..) : Cinque Terre Park (Italy) • Involve traditional fisheries into MPA management: Torre Guaceto MPA (Italy) • Sustainable tourism management (diving charter): Port-Cros National Park (France)

  7. Some success stories • Repcet in Pelagos Sanctuary (France-Italy-Monaco) : software system dedicated to to limit the risks of collision between large cetaceans and large vessels. • Monitoring : Port-Cros Park (France) – biodiversity and human uses Observatory • Designation of the Strait of Bonifacio (France) as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area.

  8. The MedPAN network: a snapshot • Aims to facilitate exchanges between MPAs managers to improve their management efficiency • A legally independent structure with an international governance • 9 founding members, 30 members, 22 partners • Development of strategic partnerships : RAC/SPA, WWF, IUCN, GFCM, CIESM…

  9. 2010-2012 MedPAN Strategy • Analyzes the MPA network: MPA database, Status and regional conference • Supports MPA managers: workshops, trainings, tools, resource center, small grants • Coordinates with regional/international bodies : • representation, • regional projects feedback/durability, • exchange with other networks in the world • Raises awareness on MPAs : website/newsletter Importance of this network in developing links and understanding between managers, scientists and decision makers.

  10. To create new coastal and High-Sea MPAs and/or extend size of existing MPAs To improve ecological coherence and representativity of MPA network Challenges of the MPA Network • Demonstrate benefits of MPAs • Involve all relevant stakeholders • Improve management efficiency of MPAs • Reinforce and sustain MedPAN network activities

  11. Whyyoushould come?/Pourquoi vous devriez venir ? Bridging the gap/ Combler le manque Field actions / Politicalcommitments Actions terrain / Engagements politiques Unique opportunity for dialogue/partnerships among all stakeholders Opportunité unique d’un dialogue/Partenariatsentre toutes les parties prenantes

  12. Whyyoushould come?/ Pourquoi vous devriez venir ? An active dialogue platformbetween / Plateforme de dialogue actif entre : National governments / Autorités nationales Civil society (NGOs, local and regional governments, private sector, scientists) / Société civile (ONG, autorités locales et régions, secteur privé, scientifiques)

  13. Whyyoushould come?/ Pourquoi vous devriez venir? To elaboratebetterinformeddecisions and provide for efficient implementationat all levels Pour élaborer des décisions mieux informées et soutenir une mise en œuvre efficace à tous les niveaux

  14. Whyyoushould come?/ Pourquoi vous devriez venir? • Adopting a common roadmap for 2020 Adopter unefeuille de route commune pour 2020 Contribute to achieve CBD objectives Contribuer à atteindre les objectifs de la CDB Support to political actions Soutien aux actions politiques Boosting MPA network for the benefits of the Mediterranean society Renforcer le réseaud’AMP pour les bénéfices de la sociétéméditerranéenne

  15. MedPAN Secretariat contact :www.medpan.org medpan@medpan.org Marie Romani, Executive Secretary Chloë Webster, Scientific Officer Magali Mabari & Pierre Vignes, Communication officers Bruno Meola, database officer Marianne Lang, workshops and guidebooks officer

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