Ambitious steps of the Adriatic Sea Partnership

The First meeting of the Adriatic Sea Partnership (ASP) took place in Sarajevo, on April 3, 2007. Representatives of the five Adriatic countries of the Partnership, as well as representatives of other partners, such as REC, IUCN, Adricosm, and PAP/RAC, attended the meeting. The meeting discussed fundamental topics of the Partnership, including the formal/legal status of the partnership, the institutional structure and functioning of the ASP, the different roles of the countries and other partners, the main objectives and projects to be implemented in this framework and alike. Also, the representation of the ASP and its contribution to the Environment for Europe conference to take place in Belgrade, was on the agenda. In this way, the new Partnership, launched at the conference in Portoroz, in June 5-6, 2006, makes ambitious steps towards a better management of the Adriatic Sea Region. More information about ASP.