ABOUT THE COURSE - SYLLABUS
 


MedOpen BASIC
MedOpen ADVANCED
1.SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
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 Zone Management (ICZM), an approach globally recognised as optimal to a successful coastal management. Here, the ICZM 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 12 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 projects.

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

The simulation game will be introduced for the MedOpen advanced course. The game will start in the week 7, and it will last for 5 weeks.
3. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ICZM
Basic principles of ICZM, 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 ICZM
Introducing benefits provided by ICZM—socio- economic and environmental benefits, as well as institutional benefits.
5. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ICZM?
Presentation of the different actors who are coming into play in ICZM, with a reflection about their respective responsibilities and their interrelationships.		  
6. LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK
Introducing basic legal documents on which ICZM has been founded, legislative arrangements needed at different scales, as well as essential financing requirements for effective ICZM.		 Briefing for
principal
consultant or
team
7. EXAMPLES OF INTRODUCING ICZM AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
Overview of the examples of introducing ICZM at the national level, showing that introducing ICZM is not an easy task; it must progress cautiously, maturing over a period of time.		 SIMULATION GAME Introduction of the area and scenario The rolesm
8. HOW TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT ICZM PROJECTS?
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for the formulation and implementation of ICZM projects. The procedure is described according to phases and stages. 		 
9. TOOL BOX
Definitions, benefits and examples of different tools, techniques, instruments and methods to be used in ICZM.		 THE GAME DEVELOPS
10. GOOD PRACTICES DEMO
Examples and lessons learnt from the implementation of concrete ICZM actions at different level and scales.		 SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSALS FOR THE FINAL ESSAY TOPIC
11. THE PROTOCOL ON ICZM IN THE MEDITERANEAN
Introduction of the ICZM Protocol, the most recent and important instrument for implementation of the ICZM in the Mediterranean		 SUBMISSION OF GAME RESULTS
12. CONCLUSIONS AND IDEAS FOR FUTURE
Proposals for future, concerning ICZM policy formulation and implementation at the regional, national and local level.		  
      FINAL ESSAY SUBMISSION