The French Mediterranean Sea Case Study offers valuable insights into how the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) are implemented in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine regions. As Laura Bastide from ACTeon Environment, explains the study examines institutional frameworks, focusing on how policy documents are developed and managed at the regional level.
It also investigates the local impacts on stakeholders, such as Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers, and evaluates how fisheries and wind energy policies are integrated into regional governance. Shared mechanisms, such as financial and funding structures, are analyzed to uncover opportunities for greater coherence and collaboration.
Laura Bastide highlights the challenges and opportunities of aligning regional frameworks with biodiversity and sustainability goals, providing a roadmap for improved integration and marine conservation in the French Mediterranean.
