Integrated, Innovative and Participatory Management for N2000 network in the Marine Environment

The main objective of the LIFE-IP INTEMARES project is to implement the Prioritised Action Framework (PAF) for Natura 2000 in the Spanish marine Natura 2000 network and ensure that, upon completion, Spain has a consolidated network of marine Natura 2000 sites managed in a demonstrative, effective and integrated way, with the active participation of the sectors involved and with research as a basic tool for decision-making.

Specific objectives:

• Ensure the maintenance or restoration of the favourable conservation status of habitats and species listed in the annexes of the Habitats and Birds Directives;
• Ensure the effective management of the marine Natura 2000 Network;
• Train Natura 2000 network managers and other relevant stakeholders, and create networks to promote cooperation and the exchange of information;
• Improve critical knowledge for management;
• Improve monitoring of habitat types and species listed in the annexes of the Nature Directives for a better assessment of their conservation status;
• Promote innovative approaches to marine Natura 2000 site management (especially funding);
• Provide information, training and adequate awareness for achieving conservation targets in Natura 2000 sites; and
• Promote sustainable tourism and employment related to the Natura 2000 Network.

Expected results:

The overall expected result of the LIFE-IP INTEMARES project is the implementation of the PAF by means of a coherent management of the marine Natura 2000 Network, integrating the different interests of stakeholders, and based on the best scientific knowledge available.

Project Partners

• Biodiversity Foundation (coordinator), (ES);
• Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment (ES);
• Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), (ES);
• WWF (ES);
• Spanish Ornithology Society / BirdLife International (SEO/BirdLife) (ES);
• Spanish Fisheries Confederation (CEPESCA), (ES).