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25th September 2018
Mediterranean Coast day: economic growth and the protection of the environment can and need to be conciliated
For this Mediterranean Cost Day, numerous experts are gathering on 25 September in Split the Croatian city hosting PAP/RAC, “the Mediterranean Coastal Management Centre”, to discuss past successes and shortcomings of Mediterranean coastal management, as well as new environmental challenges that require a more ambitious and urgent action.
The Mediterranean Sea, an important source of employment and economic growth
14th September 2018
We are surrounded by toxic chemicals: SCP/RAC provides 20 case studies to prevent their use and to find alternatives.
- The new publication of UN Environment/MAP - SCP/RAC intends to inspire and provide practical indications to phase out toxic chemicals in the Mediterranean region.
- SCP/RAC and the EU-funded SwitchMed Programme support entrepreneurs and CSOs to take action through technical assistance and seed funding.
- These solutions not only would benefit the environment in the MENA region but also provides socio-economic development.
Pedro Fernandez (1st on the right) at the side event ©BRSmeas
12th September 2018
SCP/RAC at the Basel Convention Open Ended Working Group meeting: marine litter plastics as a top priority topic
For the 11th edition of its Open-Ended Working Group meeting, the Basel Convention1 organized a side event on marine litter plastics and microplastics, stressing the need to take urgent action against plastics.
15th May 2018
Cross cutting strategies to free the Mediterranean from Marine Litter
The Mediterranean Region has been recognized as one of the areas most affected by marine litter in the world. But the region doesn’t want to lag behind and took up the challenge of freeing its sea from Marine Litter. It is developing a common culture of innovation and progress based on care for the Mediterranean environment and the efficient and circular use of resources.
It is our role to:
- To lead the switch to non-toxic and circular economies
22nd February 2018
SCP/RAC is hiring! Find our call for proposals for the GEF MedProgramme
DEADLINE: 1ST MARCH
SCP/RAC is hiring two consultants in the framework of the GEF-funded programme entitled “Mediterranean Sea Programme (MedProgramme): Enhancing Environment Security”.
SCP/RAC is involved in the preparation phase of the GEF MedProgramme, and on the preparation of the project document for the component 1. Child Project 1.1.
SCP/RAC also carries out the prevention and elimination of POPs/New POPs and the elimination of Mercury.
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