SMAP III Workshop in Morocco

In the framework of SMAP III "ICZM for the Mediterranean", a workshop to present the project and a "Policy Brief" prepared for this country, was held in the premises of the National Institute for Land-use and Town Planning (INAU), in Rabat, on May 8, 2007. The workshop, which has been organised jointly by the Institute for Risks Monitoring and Prevention of the Ministry of Land-use Planning, Water and Environment, and PAP/RAC, brought together representatives of various national institutions dealing with ICZM, the delegation of the European Union, as a project sponsor, and PAP/RAC. During a vivid discussion, the participants exchanged their views on this important topic, which is aimed to ensure a better future for the Mediterranean coastal areas and future generations to inhabit them. In addition to the presentation of the "Policy Brief" for Morocco, the vision of the entire project and the "Coast Day" initiative led by the NGO "FUED" from Nador, as the other national partner in the project, this workshop was a good occasion to announce the two ICZM projects, which will be launched this year in the Mediterranean part of Morocco, namely, the "Destinations" project of LIFE - Third countries, and CAMP for the Central Reef of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP).