Governance and management of Posidonia beach- dune systems across the Mediterranean

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The Posbemed 2 project will gather for the first time the key stakeholders involved in coastal management across the Mediterranean to work together in testing actions for a sustainable management of Posidonia landscape and beaches with Posidonia banquettes in Protected Areas(PAs).In many Mediterranean countries the management of beaches with banquettes is entrusted to regional and local governments.Often,beaches are an integral part of the tourist appeal and previous assessments on stakeholders’ views and management practices, make clear the need to promote better management of this littoral landscape on beaches.Enhanced support for more naturally-oriented practices from tourist sector or local authorities could be further increased with more capacity and knowledge of management options and policies for PAs.This project is based on the findings of the project Posbemed,developed within the past Interreg Med call with the aim of defining a joint strategy for the sustainable management of the beaches with banquettes.The objective of Posbemed 2 is to catalyse its results “to manage the Mediterranean coastline by developing planning strategies that recognize the value of the Posidonia beach-dune environment and integrate them into the overall coastal strategy,while also addressing concerns and educating stakeholders”.It further addresses key knowledge gaps,providing information that will enhance management decisions on adaptation,policies,planning and promotion in PAs.

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