Network Constitution Seminar on Environment and Aquaculture in the Mediterranean "EAM", Athens, June 14-15 1993

MEDRAP II
RAB/89/005-RER/87/009

FIELD DOCUMENT

93/23

NETWORK CONSTITUTION SEMINAR ON ENVIRONMENT AND AQUACULTURE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN «EAM»
Athens, June 14–15 1993

Edited by MEDRAP II Regional Center
Tunis - Tunisia

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Preparation of this Document

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Abstract

The seminar on the constitution of the “Environment and Aquaculture in the Mediterranean” (EAM) was held on June 14–15, 1993, in accordance with the recommendations of the Steering Committee meeting of Tirana.

The Network Document presented during the constitution seminar of EAM Network served as a basis for discussions.

The project coordinator introduced the basic principles of the EAM Network, proposing that a working group be held in September to elaborate a specific programme of activities for 1994–95, to be submitted to MEDRAP II Steering Committee fourth session, and to the Contracting Parties' Meeting of MAP.

The Representative of UNEP-MAP-PAP/RAC introduced the structures and rules of procedure and mentioned that the implementation of EAM Network would have to follow UNEP rules.

The meeting then discussed the priority topics and agreed on the following:

Lagoon management
Interaction between aquaculture and environment
Site evaluation and protection
Ecologically sound integrated management of molluscs culture

As a general recommendation, the meeting asked the Project Coordinator to revise and redraft the Network Document in line with th recommendations and discussions of the seminar.

Acknowledgements

The Editor would like to thank the MAP-PAP/RAC Director, Mr. Arsen Pavasovic and the UNEP Staff who assisted in the organisation of the meeting at the UNEP premises in Athens.

The Editor would like also to thank the participants and the experts for their contribution and the Representatives of the Coordinating Institution, namely MAP-PAP/RAC and FAO delegates.

Note from the reviser

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• Agenda

• List of participants

• Seminar Report

• Ad Hoc Group Report

• EAM Network Document

A. BACKGROUND

1. Description of Aquaculture sector

2. Mediterranean Aquaculture Cooperation

3. Institutional framework

B. NETWORK STRATEGY

1. Needs for aquaculture development in an integrated costal area management

2. Network operating Principles