Marko Prem joined PAP/RAC in 2000. He contributed to the negotiation of the ICZM Protocol and continues to support its implementation. In 2011–2012, he served as Acting Director of the Centre. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Primorska (Slovenia), an MSc in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Hull (UK), and BSc degrees in Landscape Architecture and Agronomy from the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). His work focuses on coastal and marine planning and governance, as well as monitoring and assessment, and related policy and management initiatives of the Centre.