On the 26th of January 2023, Albania hosted a local workshop within the framework of CAMP Otranto Transboundary project, as an opportunity for stakeholders and local actors (including prefecture, municipalities, academic institutions, local agencies, civil society) to be informed about the progress made so far, as well as tackling relevant topics like the recycling of fishing gear.
The meeting served as a forum on future project events for the Vlora region and transboundary activities, highlighting the importance of collaboration between Albania and Italy for coastal and marine management in the Otranto Strait.
Afternoon technical sessions covered specific topics like ICZM Methodological Guidance with experts discussing the importance of raising awareness and building capacity, as well as sharing the next steps for the project in 2023.
About CAMP Otranto
The Coastal Areas Management Programme (CAMP) in Otranto Strait seeks to reinforce sustainable development, integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) and marine spatial planning (MSP) across the South Adriatic to eliminate marine litter, prevent pollution on coast and sea and to strengthen biodiversity conservation in the project regions of Vlora (Albania) and Puglia (Italy). The project is coordinated by PAP/RAC with the support of INFO/RAC and national project coordinators. Implementation is overseen by the CAMP Otranto Steering Committee, with the particular involvement of the Albanian Ministry of Tourism and Environment (AMTE), and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (IMEES) along with Vlora region (AL) and Puglia region (IT).
