SMAP III

SMAP III supported the integration of environment and development across the Mediterranean by strengthening the policy and institutional frameworks needed for sustainable coastal management. With a strong focus on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), the project worked to improve the enabling environment in participating countries, while reinforcing cooperation between regional and international partners.

Through a coordinated approach involving UNEP/MAP components and the World Bank, the project contributed to more effective allocation of resources and more sustainable implementation of ICZM-related actions.

Implementation period

2006 – 2008

Implementing partners:

Priority Actions Programme/Regional Activity Centre
Plan Bleu
World Bank

Geographic scope

Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Authority (West Bank and Gaza), Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and the European Union

Key objectives

strengthen policy, institutional and legislative frameworks for ICZM
raise awareness on the value and state of coastal areas
support the improvement of the enabling environment for environment and development integration
enhance cooperation between EU/SMAP, UNEP/MAP and the World Bank

Main results

The project contributed to advancing ICZM across the region through a structured and phased approach:

ICZM policy briefs were prepared to support national-level decision-making
capacity-building and awareness-raising activities were carried out across participating countries
national policy frameworks were supported and progressively strengthened
synergies were created with other ICZM initiatives through coordinated activities, workshops and joint campaigns

The ICZM component was implemented through three main stages: initiation and policy brief preparation, capacity building and awareness promotion, and support to policy reform.

Role of PAP/RAC

PAP/RAC led the ICZM component of the project, supporting awareness-raising, capacity building and policy development, and working closely with national teams and partners to strengthen enabling frameworks for coastal management.

Partners