ABOUT THE COURSE - SYLLABUS
 


MedOpen BASIC
MedOpen ADVANCED
1.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Overview of the main issues related to environment and sustainable development in the Mediterranean region

ISSUES PER WEEKS

 PRACTICE
2. HOW TO RESPOND?
Introducing Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM), an approach globally recognised as optimal to a successful coastal management. Here, the ICAM at the regional level, in the Mediterranean, is going to be presented.

The topics for the advanced course are going to be the same as for the basic course, but additional materials will be provided.

Each topic will be presented in 1 week, so that the advanced course will last 11 weeks plus 1 more week for the preparation of the final essay.

Finally, the candidates of the advanced course are going to be asked to propose the subjects for their final essay.

The advanced candidates who will have participated in the simulation game, and whose essays will have been accepted, will be awarded a certificate from PAP/RAC.

The best candidate will be engaged in the current PAP/RAC CAMPs.

Five best candidates will be taken into consideration for engagement in the current and/or future CAMPs.

 Moreover, the simulation game will be introduced for the MedOpen advanced course. The game will start in the week 5, and it will last for 5 weeks.
3. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICAM
Basic principles of ICAM, both in terms of incorporation of established—and sometimes legally mandated—environmental principles and principles specific to the sustainable development of coastal [and marine] resources.
4. BENEFITS OF ICAM
Introducing benefits provided by ICAM—socio-economic and environmental benefits, as well as institutional benefits.
5. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ICAM?
Presentation of the different actors who are coming into play in ICAM, with a reflection about their respective responsibilities and their interrelationships. 		SIMULATION GAME
· Introduction of the area and scenario
· The roles
6. LEGISLATIVE, INSTITUTIONAL AND FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK
Introducing basic legal documents on which ICAM has been founded, legislative arrangements needed at different scales, as well as essential financing requirements for effective ICAM.		 Briefing for principal consultant or team
7. EXAMPLES OF INTRODUCING ICAM AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
Overview of the examples of introducing ICAM at the national level, showing that introducing ICAM is not an easy task; it must progress cautiously, maturing over a period of time.		 THE GAME DEVELOPS
8. HOW TO PREPARE & IMPLEMENT AN ICAM PROJECT?
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for the formulation and implementation of ICAM projects. The procedure is described according to phases and stages. 		 
9. TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ICAM Definitions, benefits and examples of different tools, techniques, instruments and methods to be used in ICAM. SUBMISSION OF GAME RESOLUTIONS
10. GOOD PRACTICES DEMO
Examples and lessons learnt from the implementation of concrete ICAM actions at different level and scales.		 SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSALS FOR THE FINAL ESSAY TOPIC
11. CONCLUSIONS AND IDEAS FOR FUTURE
Proposals for future, concerning ICAM policy formulation and implementation at the regional, national and local level.		  
      FINAL ESSAY SUBMISSION