Syllabus

The course aims to provide participants with an overall knowledge of planning and management of marine and coastal areas, the principles, and approaches that can be adopted for its effective elaboration and implementation. Specific focus will be addressed on available stakeholder engagement approaches and communication strategies to support planning and management.

Main subjects of the teaching modules:

The terrestrial-marine continuum, an overview (physical, environmental, socio-political aspects)
Planning process (key steps: visioning, problem scoping, analysis, elaboration of planning measures and implementation program)
Monitoring and planning implementation evaluation;
Stakeholder engagement
Communication and public awareness

Specific focus will be devoted to the Mediterranean basin through the overview of coastal-marine planning and management experiences, case studies and good practices localized on its coasts and waters.