Morocco
Project overview The CAMP Morocco – The Central Rif project was implemented under the Mediterranean Action Plan of the Barcelona Convention to support the Government of Morocco in applying ICZM principles in the Central Rif coastal area. The project addressed the increasing pressures on the Moroccan Mediterranean coast stemming from rapid urbanisation, tourism development, environmental […]
Montenegro
Project overview The Coastal Area Management Programme (CAMP) Montenegro was implemented under the Barcelona Convention following a request by the Government of Montenegro, with the Project Agreement signed in May 2011 after preparatory phases (2007–2010). The project covered the entire coastal zone, including six municipalities (Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Budva, Bar and Ulcinj), approximately 1,591 […]
Malta
Project overview CAMP Malta was the first integrated coastal area management initiative implemented within the Maltese Islands under the UNEP/MAP Coastal Area Management Programme initiative. The project focused on supporting sustainable coastal development and environmental protection, with particular attention to the northwest area of Malta, where pressures from tourism, urbanisation, water management, and land degradation […]
Lebanon
Project overview CAMP Lebanon focused on the southern coastal region of the country, covering approximately 615 km², or about 6% of Lebanon’s total land area. The coastal stretch extends 85 km, accounting for 33% of the national coastline, from Khaldeh to Sour (Tyre). The project area was defined at two levels: National level: the broader coastal area south of Beirut Local level: three key municipalities – Damour, Sarafand, and Naqoura This area holds significant ecological, agricultural, and socio-economic value but faces intense urbanisation pressures, as well as a wide range of interlinked environmental and governance issues: Absence of a […]
Italy
Project overview CAMP Italy was implemented in three coastal regions—Emilia-Romagna, Sardinia, and Tuscany—selected following a national Feasibility Study involving all Italian coastal regions. These areas represent diverse coastal challenges and opportunities and were chosen for their potential to serve as models for integrated management at both regional and national levels. Among the key challenges, the project focused on several governance-related issues, such as: Lack of a central authority or dedicated coastal management body – absence of a national coastal law Fragmented governance across sectors (e.g. environment, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, infrastructure) Sectoral implementation of coastal management with limited integration These institutional challenges called for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach in line with the ICZM Protocol and EU ICZM Recommendation (2002). Key objectives The project aimed to promote national ICZM strategies and test integrated coastal management practices in a multi-regional context. Its strategic goals included: Implementing the ICZM Protocol and EU ICZM principles Improving […]
Israel
Project overview This project facilitates the implementation of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Protocol, ratified by Israel in 2014. Spanning the entire Mediterranean coastline – from Hof Ashkelon to Matte Asher – it engages 21 coastal authorities with diverse demographic and governance structures. CAMP Israel translates ICZM principles into actionable tools and operational mechanisms […]
Greece
Project overview CAMP Rhodes was one of the first pilot applications aimed to establish integrated coastal planning and management processes capable of addressing increasing environmental pressures linked to tourism development, urbanisation, pollution, and infrastructure expansion. The project was implemented in three phases. The first phase focused on preparatory activities and data collection regarding the island’s […]
France
Project Overview The CAMP Var (France) project was implemented within the framework of the Mediterranean Action Plan of the Barcelona Convention to support France in applying ICZM principles along the Var coastal area. The Var coastline, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, faces strong development pressures linked to tourism, urbanisation, infrastructure expansion and environmental degradation. […]
Egypt
Project Overview The Coastal Area Management Programme (CAMP) Fuka–Matrouh was implemented under the Barcelona Convention in cooperation with the Government of Egypt to support integrated coastal area management (ICAM) in a largely undeveloped and environmentally sensitive coastal region. The project covered approximately 100 km of coastline from Marsa Matrouh to Fuka, including a 10–20 km […]
Cyprus
Project Overview CAMP Cyprus was one of the early pilot projects implemented under the Mediterranean Action Plan of the Barcelona Convention. The project aimed to support the Government of Cyprus in applying ICZM principles to address growing pressures on the island’s coastal areas. CAMP Cyprus focused on testing practical tools and governance mechanisms for sustainable […]