Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation Workshop: Is a Path to Policy Coherence in the Mediterranean Possible?

The CrossGov Fisheries & Biodiversity Workshop explores the complex relationship between fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean. This workshop will dive into the policy coherence challenges that policymakers face while balancing economic growth and environmental protection.

Join us as we explore the EU policy framework and share insights from key projects focused on Mediterranean fisheries and biodiversity. From examining regional challenges to showcasing good practices, this workshop will provide actionable recommendations to support sustainable governance in the Mediterranean.

🔹 What to Expect:

📌 Welcome & Introduction: The session will kick off with a welcome message from the moderator, followed by a quick overview of the workshop’s objectives.

📌 Introduction to Fisheries & Biodiversity: Explore the key dilemma between economic growth and environmental protection, with a focus on the EU policy framework and the results from related projects.

📌 The Mediterranean: Facts, Challenges, Good Practices. A deeper dive into the current state of fisheries and biodiversity in the Mediterranean, addressing the challenges and highlighting successful initiatives.

📌 Regional Focus: Northern Adriatic, French Mediterranean & Torre Guaceto MPA. This segment will zoom into specific Mediterranean areas, showcasing regional challenges and good practices in fisheries and biodiversity conservation.

📌 Breakout Groups: Discussion on Good Practices & Recommendations
Participants will engage in group discussions on integrated governance, management tools, and stakeholder engagement, working to develop recommendations.

📌 Sharing Findings & Closing. Each group will share their insights, followed by closing remarks and next steps

Speakers:

Jonas Kyrönviita – University of Eastern Finland
Sašo Gorjanc & Laura Bastide – ACTeon Environment Consultancy
Ginevra Capurso – The National Research Council Italy (CNR)
Moses Adjei – Wageningen University

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with experts and share insights on the future of Mediterranean fisheries and biodiversity.