COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

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COMPSUD 9: HOW CAN MARLIAMENT BETTER CONTRIBUTE TO THE

FFECTIVE DEPOLLUTION OF THE

MEDITERRANEAN?

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COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

The Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD in

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COMPSUD Report ................................

Day 1 Morning Session ................................

Day 1 Afternoon Session ................................

Day 2 Morning Session ................................

Day 2 Afternoon Session ................................

Day 2 COMPSUD Session

Annex 1 Meeting Agenda ................................

Annex 2 List of Participants

Annex 3 Background Document (EN)

Annex 4 Background Document (FR)

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COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

The Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

COMPSUD is an open, flexible and light structure, mechanisms to support the dialogue among Members of Parliaments (from EU and non-EU Mediterranean countries), politicians and other Stakeholders on the protection of the Mediterranean environment and the necessary socioconditions for the sustainable development of the region. The main objectives of COMPSUD are:1. The promotion of sustainable development

an integrated resources management approach, securing a healthy and peaceful environment, where the biodiversity and cultural diversity of the region are protected.

2. The strengthening of effective environmental governancemphasis on water governance

3. The promotion of public dialogue organizations and the public at large with Parliamentarians and among themselves.

4. The encouragement of production, dissemination and use of accurate, complete, relevant and accessible data and informationdecision makers and as a basis for public information and awareness raising on issues of sustainable developManagement (IWRM) in particular.

5. The promotion of capacity building, training and appropriate education with emphasis on Education for Sustainable Development directly or indirectly in making cintegrated water resources management.

The activities and achievements of COMPSUD can be found in the website the period 2010-2012, COMPSUD’s main achievement strong links with the most dynamic Med and Europrogrammes as the key Parliamentary partner, namely with:

• Horizon 2020 Initiative

• The MedParternship (UNEP/MPA/GEF

• Sustainable Water Integrated Management (SWIM) COMPSUD is also partner of the Barcelona Convention/ Mediterranean Commission of Sustainable Development (MCSD) and of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). It chaired the Civil Society Side E The Secretariat of the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD) is facilitated by the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable DevelWater Partnership - Mediterranean (GWP

Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

(COMPSUD) in a few words

n open, flexible and light structure, aiming to promote suitable mechanisms to support the dialogue among Members of Parliaments (from EU and

EU Mediterranean countries), politicians and other Stakeholders on the protection of the Mediterranean environment and the necessary socioconditions for the sustainable development of the region.

The main objectives of COMPSUD are: promotion of sustainable development in the Mediterranean region through

an integrated resources management approach, securing a healthy and peaceful environment, where the biodiversity and cultural diversity of the region are

strengthening of effective environmental governance with particular emphasis on water governance.

promotion of public dialogue among all relevant stakeholders, civil society organizations and the public at large with Parliamentarians and among

encouragement of production, dissemination and use of reliable, timely, accurate, complete, relevant and accessible data and informationdecision makers and as a basis for public information and awareness raising on issues of sustainable development and of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in particular.

promotion of capacity building, training and appropriate education with emphasis on Education for Sustainable Development for all those involved directly or indirectly in making critical choices, particularly those affecting integrated water resources management.

The activities and achievements of COMPSUD can be found in the website COMPSUD’s main achievement is that it has established

strong links with the most dynamic Med and Euro-Med processes, initiatives and programmes as the key Parliamentary partner, namely with:

Horizon 2020 Initiative

The MedParternship (UNEP/MPA/GEF and Partners)

Sustainable Water Integrated Management (SWIM)

COMPSUD is also partner of the Barcelona Convention/ Mediterranean Commission of Sustainable Development (MCSD) and of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). It chaired the Civil Society Side Event on the Water Strategy for the Mediterranean.

The Secretariat of the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD) is facilitated by the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE) and the Global

Mediterranean (GWP-Med).

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Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

aiming to promote suitable mechanisms to support the dialogue among Members of Parliaments (from EU and

EU Mediterranean countries), politicians and other Stakeholders on the protection of the Mediterranean environment and the necessary socio-economic

in the Mediterranean region through an integrated resources management approach, securing a healthy and peaceful environment, where the biodiversity and cultural diversity of the region are

with particular

among all relevant stakeholders, civil society organizations and the public at large with Parliamentarians and among

reliable, timely, accurate, complete, relevant and accessible data and information for use by decision makers and as a basis for public information and awareness raising on

ment and of Integrated Water Resources

promotion of capacity building, training and appropriate education with for all those involved

ritical choices, particularly those affecting

The activities and achievements of COMPSUD can be found in the website here. For is that it has established

Med processes, initiatives and

COMPSUD is also partner of the Barcelona Convention/ Mediterranean Commission of Sustainable Development (MCSD) and of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM).

vent on the Water Strategy for the Mediterranean.

The Secretariat of the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD) is facilitated by the Mediterranean Information Office for

ECSDE) and the Global

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The 9th Meeting of COMPSUD took place in Athens, Greece on 22the framework of the Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean EnvironProgramme, coordinated by the University of Athensentitled “How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the effective depollution of the Mediterranean”.

More than 120 Members of Parliament, journalists countries met in Athens and pledged to accelerate their efforts towards a depolluted Mediterranean by the year 2020. The twoMediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sus(MIO-ECSDE). It constitutes the first international meeting of Parliamentarians from Mediterranean countries after the events of the Arab Spring.

Day 1 – Morning Session

1 Participating countries included: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Jordan, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, oPalestinian territory, Portugal

Prof. Schennach, Prof. Scoullos and Ms. Silva Mejias

COMPSUD 9 Report

The 9th Meeting of COMPSUD took place in Athens, Greece on 22-23 October 2012Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environ

, coordinated by the University of Athens. The two day regional workshop“How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the effective depollution of

120 Members of Parliament, journalists and NGOs from 221

and pledged to accelerate their efforts towards a depolluted Mediterranean by the year 2020. The two-day workshop was organized by the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development

ECSDE). It constitutes the first international meeting of Parliamentarians from Mediterranean countries after the events of the Arab Spring.

The workshop was opened by Prof. Stefan Schennach, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Water of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA – UfM) and representative of the President of the European Parliament Mr. Martin Schulz. Prof. Schennach acknowledged the integrating role of Horizon 2020 in bringing together the multiple projects and initiatives currently underway in the region and highlighted the potential role of environmentally friendly policies and

Participating countries included: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus,

Egypt, France, Greece, Jordan, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, oerritory, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.

Prof. Schennach, Prof. Scoullos and Ms. Silva Mejias

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23 October 2012 within Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment

egional workshop was “How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the effective depollution of

1 Mediterranean and pledged to accelerate their efforts towards a depolluted

was organized by the tainable Development

ECSDE). It constitutes the first international meeting of Parliamentarians from

The workshop was opened by Prof. Stefan Schennach, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Water of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the

UfM) and representative of the President of the European Parliament Mr.

tin Schulz. Prof. Schennach acknowledged the integrating role of Horizon 2020 in bringing together the multiple projects and initiatives currently underway in the region and highlighted the potential role of environmentally friendly policies and

Participating countries included: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Jordan, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, occupied

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technologies in addressing problems of unemployment and low productivity, which are prevalent in the region. The Coordinator of UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan, Ms. Maria Luisa Silva Mejias, followed suit highlighting that “In the current context of combined politithroughout the Mediterranean, the leadership of members of Parliament is essential to achieve our objectives. The main difference between the current downturn and previous ones is that it occurs in a context of increased fragility oParliamentarians will be key actors in ensuring that the development strategies that will lift us from the current situation are not at the expense of our already depleted resources”.

issues. Furthermore, he invited all participants to urge their Governments to finilase and adopt the Strategy for Water in the Mediterranean as well as the Mediterranean Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development. Prof. Scoullos suggested that all countries of the Mediterranean join the Aarhus Convention for access to environmental information and public participation. Day 1 – Afternoon Session

The Afternoon Session of Day 1 was devoted the basis of the morning sessionstaken the floor to present the efforts of their Parliaments and Governments especially regarding the H2020 prioritieofficials and representatives of NGOs stressed the need for more trainings and workshops on environmental issues, including field visits, where firstbe acquired. Parliamentarians from Morocco, Egypt, and other countries suggested the organization of similar MP-with their National Parliaments. Furthermore, there was consensus among the participants that, alregional institutions in place, most governments and parliaments do not take advantage of the expertise and mechanisms provided to promote good governance in their countries. Horizon 2020 can address this exact issue through capacity its second phase, which is starting soon. In addition, journalists proposed the creation of an Award for Environmental Journalism within the framework of Horizon 2020. Such an initiative, apart from offering an incentivMediterranean, would also help to raise the profile of the Horizon 2020 programme.

es in addressing problems of unemployment and low productivity, which are

The Coordinator of UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan, Ms. Maria Luisa Silva Mejias, followed suit highlighting that “In the current context of combined political and economic crises throughout the Mediterranean, the leadership of members of Parliament is essential to achieve our objectives. The main difference between the current downturn and previous ones is that it occurs in a context of increased fragility of our natural capital. Parliamentarians will be key actors in ensuring that the development strategies that will lift us from the current situation are not at the expense of our already depleted resources”.

Horizon 2020 Team Leader and Chairman of the WMichael Scoullos presented the cluster of the existing regional institutions and initiatives (several of which were represented in the meeting) and stressed the pivotal role of MPs in encouraging Governments to coordinate their national strategies with the regional agreed priorities on environmental

issues. Furthermore, he invited all participants to urge their Governments to finilase and adopt the Strategy for Water in the Mediterranean as well as the Mediterranean Strategy on

Sustainable Development. Prof. Scoullos suggested that all countries of the Mediterranean join the Aarhus Convention for access to environmental information and

The Afternoon Session of Day 1 was devoted to contributions of Members of Parliament on the basis of the morning sessions. By the end of the first day, almost twenty participants had taken the floor to present the efforts of their Parliaments and Governments especially regarding the H2020 priorities. Overall, the participating MPs, journalists, government officials and representatives of NGOs stressed the need for more trainings and workshops on environmental issues, including field visits, where first-hand knowledge on the issues can

arliamentarians from Morocco, Egypt, and other countries suggested the -targeted Horizon 2020 workshops through and in cooperation

with their National Parliaments.

Furthermore, there was consensus among the participants that, although there are many regional institutions in place, most governments and parliaments do not take advantage of the expertise and mechanisms provided to promote good governance in their countries. Horizon 2020 can address this exact issue through capacity building activities, particularly in its second phase, which is starting soon. In addition, journalists proposed the creation of an Award for Environmental Journalism within the framework of Horizon 2020. Such an initiative, apart from offering an incentive to better reflect environmental issues in the Mediterranean, would also help to raise the profile of the Horizon 2020 programme.

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es in addressing problems of unemployment and low productivity, which are

The Coordinator of UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan, Ms. Maria Luisa Silva Mejias, followed cal and economic crises

throughout the Mediterranean, the leadership of members of Parliament is essential to achieve our objectives. The main difference between the current downturn and previous

f our natural capital. Parliamentarians will be key actors in ensuring that the development strategies that will lift us from the current situation are not at the expense of our already depleted resources”.

Horizon 2020 Team Leader and Chairman of the Workshop, Prof. Michael Scoullos presented the cluster of the existing regional institutions and initiatives (several of which were represented in the meeting) and stressed the pivotal role of MPs in encouraging Governments to coordinate their

tegies with the regional agreed priorities on environmental

issues. Furthermore, he invited all participants to urge their Governments to finilase and adopt the Strategy for Water in the Mediterranean as well as the Mediterranean Strategy on

Sustainable Development. Prof. Scoullos suggested that all countries of the Mediterranean join the Aarhus Convention for access to environmental information and

ontributions of Members of Parliament on y the end of the first day, almost twenty participants had

taken the floor to present the efforts of their Parliaments and Governments especially s. Overall, the participating MPs, journalists, government

officials and representatives of NGOs stressed the need for more trainings and workshops hand knowledge on the issues can

arliamentarians from Morocco, Egypt, and other countries suggested the targeted Horizon 2020 workshops through and in cooperation

though there are many regional institutions in place, most governments and parliaments do not take advantage of the expertise and mechanisms provided to promote good governance in their countries.

building activities, particularly in its second phase, which is starting soon. In addition, journalists proposed the creation of an Award for Environmental Journalism within the framework of Horizon 2020. Such an

e to better reflect environmental issues in the Mediterranean, would also help to raise the profile of the Horizon 2020 programme.

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Finally, the Co-Chair of the closing session, Prof. Stefan Schennach invited MEdIES (Mediterranean Education Initiative for“Let’s do it” Campaign through is extensive and strong network of 4000 formal and nonformal educators. Day 2 – Morning Session

Heads of the Greek Delegations at the PA of the UfM and at the Parliamentary Assembly for the Mediterranean (PAM), Mr. Gerontopoulos and Mr. Orfanos respectively, by Commander (HCG) Lagouros, Director of Marine Environment Protection Directorate, representative of the Minister of Mercantile Marine and Ms. Panaritis, Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development).

During the session at the Hellenic Parliament, Prof. Michael Scoullos set the framework of the discussion with emphasis on issues of water management (water scarcity in relation twastewater treatment and water recycling as well as solid waste management including marine litter). Afterwards, Dr. Alessandro Galli of the Global Footprint Network Mediterranean Programme made a short presentation on the challenges, successes and lessons-learned in terms of the Environmental Footprint in the Mediterranean and the promotion of a green economy. The main issues that surfaced during this session concerned the need for: education and appropriate information for sustainable development; asupport mechanism for the Environmental Committees of the National Parliaments; the effective use of the two Parliamentary Assemblies (UfM and PAM) and other similar bodies such as COMPSUD, catalysing Parliamentarian action towaDevelopment.

Ms. Panaritis, Chair of COMPSUD

Chair of the closing session, Prof. Stefan Schennach invited MEdIES

(Mediterranean Education Initiative for Environment and Sustainability) to participate in the “Let’s do it” Campaign through is extensive and strong network of 4000 formal and non

On its second day (Tuesday 23 October 2012), the workshop was hosted by the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic Parliament and was held at the Greek Parliament. At the Parliament, the participants were addressed by the DMinister of External Affairs, Mr. Kourkoulas, the General Secretary of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment Energy and Climate Change, Ms. Evangelidou, the

Heads of the Greek Delegations at the PA of the UfM and at the Parliamentary Assembly for Mediterranean (PAM), Mr. Gerontopoulos and Mr. Orfanos respectively, by Commander

(HCG) Lagouros, Director of Marine Environment Protection Directorate, representative of the Minister of Mercantile Marine and Ms. Panaritis, Chair of COMPSUD (Circle of

terranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development).

The session was Chaired and introduced by the President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection, Ms. Avgerinopoulou and addressed by more than 20 Parliamentarians and other participants from Greece and all participating Mediterranean countries. An emotional intervention was made by a Palestinian MP who linked the environmental problems with the conditions in his

country, while most Parliamentarians expressed their solidarity in view of the current crisis in Greece.

During the session at the Hellenic Parliament, Prof. Michael Scoullos set the framework of the discussion with emphasis on issues of water management (water scarcity in relation twastewater treatment and water recycling as well as solid waste management including marine litter). Afterwards, Dr. Alessandro Galli of the Global Footprint Network Mediterranean Programme made a short presentation on the challenges, successes and

learned in terms of the Environmental Footprint in the Mediterranean and the promotion of a green economy.

The main issues that surfaced during this session concerned the need for: education and appropriate information for sustainable development; an environmental information support mechanism for the Environmental Committees of the National Parliaments; the effective use of the two Parliamentary Assemblies (UfM and PAM) and other similar bodies such as COMPSUD, catalysing Parliamentarian action towards achieving Sustainable

of COMPSUD

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Chair of the closing session, Prof. Stefan Schennach invited MEdIES Environment and Sustainability) to participate in the

“Let’s do it” Campaign through is extensive and strong network of 4000 formal and non-

On its second day (Tuesday 23 October 2012), the workshop was hosted by the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic Parliament and was held at the Greek Parliament. At the Parliament, the participants were addressed by the Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Mr. Kourkoulas, the General Secretary of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment Energy and Climate Change, Ms. Evangelidou, the

Heads of the Greek Delegations at the PA of the UfM and at the Parliamentary Assembly for Mediterranean (PAM), Mr. Gerontopoulos and Mr. Orfanos respectively, by Commander

(HCG) Lagouros, Director of Marine Environment Protection Directorate, representative of of COMPSUD (Circle of

The session was Chaired and introduced by the President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection, Ms. Avgerinopoulou and

than 20 Parliamentarians and other participants from Greece and all participating Mediterranean countries. An emotional intervention was made by a Palestinian MP who linked the environmental problems with the conditions in his

tarians expressed their solidarity in view of the current crisis in Greece.

During the session at the Hellenic Parliament, Prof. Michael Scoullos set the framework of the discussion with emphasis on issues of water management (water scarcity in relation to wastewater treatment and water recycling as well as solid waste management including marine litter). Afterwards, Dr. Alessandro Galli of the Global Footprint Network - Mediterranean Programme made a short presentation on the challenges, successes and

learned in terms of the Environmental Footprint in the Mediterranean and the

The main issues that surfaced during this session concerned the need for: education and n environmental information

support mechanism for the Environmental Committees of the National Parliaments; the effective use of the two Parliamentary Assemblies (UfM and PAM) and other similar bodies

rds achieving Sustainable

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Following relevant requests from the participants, Prof. Michael Scoullos, Horizon 2020 CB/MEP Team Leader, committed to explore the possible development of the requested by several MPs database/dataset/publication,regional Fora, mechanisms, projects, initiatives, NGOs and other partners that can facilitate the work of MPs. Finally, Ms. Avgerinopoulou suggested the development of platforms to facilitate communication between scientists and the Parliamentary Committees dealing with the environment. Day 2 – Afternoon Session

The final session of the workshop was resumed at the Central Building of the University of Athens where participants followed a presentation by Prof. Michael Scoullos on “Bringing Science into Parliaments”. The presentation sparked an interesting discussioeffective way to keep MPs up to date with scientific developments. The platforms previously suggested by Ms. Avgerinopoulou were among the possible remedies discussed. Another issue raised by the participants, especially those coming from Acascientific jargon and the need for its simplification. The language used in science and by Academia makes issues difficult for Parliamentarians and civil society to comprehend. Therefore, provisions should be made at all levels to conveycan be understood by the average individual. Finally, the North mentioned especially regarding the resources and mechanisms available to MPs. At the meeting’s Wrap Up session there was agreement that:� The workshop succeeded in enhancing participants’ understanding of the main

depollution challenges and urgencies to be addressed in the Mediterraneanthe relevant regional supportive mechanisms, opportunities such as Horizon 2020, the MedPartnership and SWIM.

� Regional platforms for dialogue among Parliamentarians such as the PA of the UfM, PAM and COMPSUD should be more effectively utilized.

� In an effort to address the need for (environmental) policyinformation, MPs need to consult

Following relevant requests from the participants, Prof. Michael Scoullos, Horizon 2020 CB/MEP Team Leader, committed to explore the possible development of the requested by several MPs database/dataset/publication, within the framework of Horizon 2020, to include regional Fora, mechanisms, projects, initiatives, NGOs and other partners that can facilitate

Finally, Ms. Avgerinopoulou suggested the development of platforms to facilitate n between scientists and the Parliamentary Committees dealing with the

The final session of the workshop was resumed at the Central Building of the University of Athens where participants followed a presentation by Prof. Michael Scoullos on “Bringing Science into Parliaments”. The presentation sparked an interesting discussioeffective way to keep MPs up to date with scientific developments. The platforms previously suggested by Ms. Avgerinopoulou were among the possible remedies discussed. Another issue raised by the participants, especially those coming from Academia, was that of scientific jargon and the need for its simplification. The language used in science and by Academia makes issues difficult for Parliamentarians and civil society to comprehend. Therefore, provisions should be made at all levels to convey scientific knowledge in way that can be understood by the average individual. Finally, the North - South divide was mentioned especially regarding the resources and mechanisms available to MPs.

At the meeting’s Wrap Up session there was agreement that: workshop succeeded in enhancing participants’ understanding of the main

challenges and urgencies to be addressed in the Mediterraneansupportive mechanisms, frameworks, initiatives and cooperation

es such as Horizon 2020, the MedPartnership and SWIM. Regional platforms for dialogue among Parliamentarians such as the PA of the UfM, PAM and COMPSUD should be more effectively utilized. In an effort to address the need for (environmental) policy based on sound scientific

MPs need to consult and engage in a standing dialogue with scientists from

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Following relevant requests from the participants, Prof. Michael Scoullos, Horizon 2020 CB/MEP Team Leader, committed to explore the possible development of the requested by

within the framework of Horizon 2020, to include regional Fora, mechanisms, projects, initiatives, NGOs and other partners that can facilitate

Finally, Ms. Avgerinopoulou suggested the development of platforms to facilitate n between scientists and the Parliamentary Committees dealing with the

The final session of the workshop was resumed at the Central Building of the University of Athens where participants followed a presentation by Prof. Michael Scoullos on “Bringing Science into Parliaments”. The presentation sparked an interesting discussion on the most effective way to keep MPs up to date with scientific developments. The platforms previously suggested by Ms. Avgerinopoulou were among the possible remedies discussed. Another

demia, was that of scientific jargon and the need for its simplification. The language used in science and by Academia makes issues difficult for Parliamentarians and civil society to comprehend.

scientific knowledge in way that South divide was

mentioned especially regarding the resources and mechanisms available to MPs.

workshop succeeded in enhancing participants’ understanding of the main challenges and urgencies to be addressed in the Mediterranean as well as

frameworks, initiatives and cooperation

Regional platforms for dialogue among Parliamentarians such as the PA of the UfM,

on sound scientific and engage in a standing dialogue with scientists from

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the early stages of the development of legislation all the way to the policies.

� More such trainings need to be organized. the workshop at national level, responded with the promisesub-regional level.

� The Mediterranean Strategy on Ebe finalized, adopted and promoted across the region.

� The Strategy for Water in development of the Action

� All the countries in the region need to environmental information and public participation.

� There is a prevalent need of an integrated database/dataset/publication of the relevant resources in the Mediterranean environmental field. Prof. Schennach (PAScoullos undertook the commitment to explore the possibility of developing such an integrated tool for MPs through the available resources.

� The development of awards for journalists and eframework of Horizon 2020 should be explored

� All undertakings should be based on existing institutions as no funds can be spared for the development of new institutions.

•The main depollution challenges and urgencies in the Mediterranean

•The regional frameworks, initiatives and cooperation opportunities such as Horizon 2020, the MedPartenrship, SWIM, etc.

•Regional platforms for dialogue among Parlaimentarians (PACOMPSUD, etc.)

•The need to bring Sicentific information closer to Parliamentary work.

Enhanced participants

understanding of:

•The Mediterranean Strategy on ESD

•The Strategy for Water in the Mediterranean

•The Aarhus Convention

Need for the finalisation and/or

adoption of:

•Replication of the workshop at national/ sub

•Development of an integrated tool for use by MPs to include the relevant regional bodies, mechanisms, initiatives, etc.

•Exploration of the establishment of awards within the framework of H2020, for journalists and MPs

Suggested future actions:

the early stages of the development of legislation all the way to the implementation of

More such trainings need to be organized. The participants called for the replication of the workshop at national level, to which the Horizon 2020 Team Leader Prof. Scoullos responded with the promise to explore the possibility of replicating the workshop at a

Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development (Ebe finalized, adopted and promoted across the region.

in the Mediterranean (SWM) should be urgently adoptedction Plan should start as soon as possible.

All the countries in the region need to join the Aarhus Convention for access to environmental information and public participation. There is a prevalent need of an integrated database/dataset/publication of the relevant

diterranean environmental field. Prof. Schennach (PAScoullos undertook the commitment to explore the possibility of developing such an integrated tool for MPs through the available resources. The development of awards for journalists and eventually Parliamentarians within the framework of Horizon 2020 should be explored. All undertakings should be based on existing institutions as no funds can be spared for the development of new institutions.

The main depollution challenges and urgencies in the Mediterranean

The regional frameworks, initiatives and cooperation opportunities such as Horizon 2020, the MedPartenrship, SWIM, etc.

Regional platforms for dialogue among Parlaimentarians (PACOMPSUD, etc.)

The need to bring Sicentific information closer to Parliamentary work.

The Mediterranean Strategy on ESD

The Strategy for Water in the Mediterranean

The Aarhus Convention

Replication of the workshop at national/ sub-regional levels.

Development of an integrated tool for use by MPs to include the relevant regional bodies, mechanisms, initiatives, etc.

Exploration of the establishment of awards within the framework of H2020, for journalists and MPs

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implementation of

ticipants called for the replication of Horizon 2020 Team Leader Prof. Scoullos

to explore the possibility of replicating the workshop at a

ducation for Sustainable Development (ESD) needs to

should be urgently adopted and the

join the Aarhus Convention for access to

There is a prevalent need of an integrated database/dataset/publication of the relevant diterranean environmental field. Prof. Schennach (PA-UfM) and Prof.

Scoullos undertook the commitment to explore the possibility of developing such an

ventually Parliamentarians within the

All undertakings should be based on existing institutions as no funds can be spared for

The main depollution challenges and urgencies in the Mediterranean

The regional frameworks, initiatives and cooperation opportunities such

Regional platforms for dialogue among Parlaimentarians (PA- UfM,

The need to bring Sicentific information closer to Parliamentary work.

regional levels.

Development of an integrated tool for use by MPs to include the relevant

Exploration of the establishment of awards within the framework of

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Day 2 – COMPSUD Session

Following the Wrap Up session, on the afternoon of the 239th Meeting at the central building of the the outgoing Chair, Ms. Panaritis, and the General Secretary Prof. Michael Scoullos. Tachievements of COMPSUD for 2011 and 2012 had been presented to the participantsthe previous day. As per the members. The 22 Members of ParliamentCircle, were all accepted as there were no objections. One of the first issues discussed be Parliamentarians. Ms. Panaritis suggested the development of a Circle of Emeriti for those members who are no longer MPs. Prof. Scoullos made clear that the Emeriti circle mission through a membership of active Parliamentarians. Prof. Scoullos acknowledgeinvolvement and expressed his belief that over the course of the next two years of2020 Capacity Building some members to coordinate with their National Parliaments in order to organize themselves at their Parliaments. MIOsupport. Regarding the issue of fundraising for the Circle is currenlty being funded solely by the past, the Circle has obtained only occasional (new and old members alike to there is a need for at least one COMPSUD meeting per year in order for the Circle to be more efficient.

other candidates. All were elected unanimously for their corresponding positions in the Board.

COMPSUD Board: Mr. Ramos

Avgerinopoulou, new Chair, Ms. Panariti, f

General Secretary of COMPSUD, Mr. Ameur,

Wrap Up session, on the afternoon of the 23rd of October, COMPSUD held its central building of the University of Athens. The session was Chaired by

the outgoing Chair, Ms. Panaritis, and the General Secretary Prof. Michael Scoullos. TUD for 2011 and 2012 had been presented to the participants

s per the agenda, the session commenced with the acceptance of new 22 Members of Parliament, who committed to become members of the

as there were no objections.

One of the first issues discussed was the status of COMPSUD members when Panaritis suggested the development of a Circle of Emeriti for

those members who are no longer MPs. Prof. Scoullos welcomed the idea, although it was that the Emeriti circle should be an informal body, as the Circle can

through a membership of active Parliamentarians.

Prof. Scoullos acknowledged the repeated request for national trainings and expressed his belief that over the course of the next two years of

some such trainings may be organized. However,members to coordinate with their National Parliaments in order to organize themselves at their Parliaments. MIO-ECSDE and GWP-Med would be able to provide

fundraising for the Circle, Prof. Scoullos reminded all being funded solely by the MIO-ECSDE. Despite the many

obtained only occasional (ad hoc) funding. The Secretary General invited new and old members alike to identify resources for the Circle. It was also

need for at least one COMPSUD meeting per year in order for the Circle to be

Following the discussionsCircle moved to the Election of its new Board. Theodora Avgerinopoulou, President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic Parliamentnominated for ChairChairs, Mr. Antonio Pretto, President of the Environment Committee of the Portuguese Parliament Mohammed Ameur, of the Moroccan Parliament and former Ministernominated. There were no

other candidates. All were elected unanimously for their corresponding positions in the

COMPSUD Board: Mr. Ramos Preto, new Vice Chair, Ms.

new Chair, Ms. Panariti, former Chair, Prof. Scoullos,

General Secretary of COMPSUD, Mr. Ameur, new Vice Chair

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of October, COMPSUD held its The session was Chaired by

the outgoing Chair, Ms. Panaritis, and the General Secretary Prof. Michael Scoullos. The UD for 2011 and 2012 had been presented to the participants on

agenda, the session commenced with the acceptance of new committed to become members of the

when they cease to Panaritis suggested the development of a Circle of Emeriti for

welcomed the idea, although it was can only fulfill its

the repeated request for national trainings with MP and expressed his belief that over the course of the next two years of Horizon

However, he invited all members to coordinate with their National Parliaments in order to organize such trainings

Med would be able to provide

the Circle, Prof. Scoullos reminded all members that many efforts of the

. The Secretary General invited resources for the Circle. It was also confirmed that

need for at least one COMPSUD meeting per year in order for the Circle to be

Following the discussions, the Circle moved to the Election of its new Board. Ms. Dionusia –

a Avgerinopoulou, President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic Parliament was

for Chair. For Vice Mr. Antonio Ramos

President of the Environment Committee of the Portuguese Parliament and Mr. Mohammed Ameur, Member of the Moroccan Parliament

former Minister were . There were no

other candidates. All were elected unanimously for their corresponding positions in the

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

Therefore, the newly elected Board of COMPSUDconsists of Ms. Dionusia – Chair and Mr. Antonio Ramos Pretto, Vice Chair.

he newly elected Board of COMPSUD, which will serve for the two coming years,

Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Chair, Mr. Mohammed Ameur, Vice Chair and Mr. Antonio Ramos Pretto, Vice Chair.

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h will serve for the two coming years, Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Chair, Mr. Mohammed Ameur, Vice

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Annex 1 – Agenda of the Meeting

Agenda of the Meeting

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Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean

“How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the effective depollution of

Athens, Greece

Introduction - The Horizon 2020 Initiative

The “Horizon 2020 Initiative

tackling the sources of pollution that account for around 80% of the overall pollution of the Mediterranean Sea: municipal waste, urban wastewater and industrial pollution.

Horizon 2020 was endorsed during tNovember 2006 and is one of the key initiatives(UfM). The H2020 2007-2013 Road

− Identification of projects to reduc

− Identification of capacitynational environmental administrations that are able to develop and police environmental laws.

− Use of the EC’s research budget tissues relevant to the Mediterranean and ensure this is shared.

− Develop indicators to monitor the success of Horizon 2020.

H2020 is made up of the following components: monitoring, reporting and research (RMR); investment; and capacity buildingH2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment Programme (H2020 CB/MEP) is the project aiming at enhancing the capacities to address pollution problems at institusociety level. In addition, through the H2020 MEP, a Hot Spot Investment Programme (HSIP) for the West Balkans and Turkey has been elaborated. The other two projects currently being carriedinvestment and RMR H2020 components are respectively the MeHSIP and the ENPI Shared Environmental Information System (ENPI SEIS).

The framework - Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment

Programme

Obviously pollution is expecproper functioning of major infrastructures (e.g. sewage treatment plants), installing pollution reduction technologies in industries, etc. However, this won’t work if institutional and individual capacities are not in place. This is what by operating within the existing and developing policy instruments, and supportimplementation of the commitments undertaken in the framework of the ENP as well as other regional agreements e.g. of the Barcelona Convention, while cooperating, coordinating and synergising with all relevant (EU and other) programmes.

Aims and objectives

The main objective of this project is to support the implementation of Horizon 2020 with a special focus on environmental mainstreaming. It aims to address the following problems:

− low political priority given to the environment;

Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment Programme

Regional workshop

How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the effective depollution of

the Mediterranean”

Athens, Greece, 22-23 October 2012

The Horizon 2020 Initiative

Horizon 2020 Initiative” aims to de-pollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020 by the sources of pollution that account for around 80% of the overall pollution of the

Mediterranean Sea: municipal waste, urban wastewater and industrial pollution.

Horizon 2020 was endorsed during the Environment Ministerial Conference held in Cairo in November 2006 and is one of the key initiatives run under the Union for the Mediterranean

2013 Road-Map focuses on the following four pillars:

Identification of projects to reduce the most significant sources of pollution.

Identification of capacity-building measures to help neighbouring countries create national environmental administrations that are able to develop and police environmental laws.

Use of the EC’s research budget to develop greater knowledge of environmental issues relevant to the Mediterranean and ensure this is shared.

Develop indicators to monitor the success of Horizon 2020.

H2020 is made up of the following components: monitoring, reporting and research (RMR); investment; and capacity building. Under each component, a project is currently being run. H2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment Programme (H2020 CB/MEP) is the project aiming at enhancing the capacities to address pollution problems at institusociety level. In addition, through the H2020 MEP, a Hot Spot Investment Programme (HSIP) for the West Balkans and Turkey - as complementary to the Mediterranean HSIP (MeHSIP) has been elaborated. The other two projects currently being carried investment and RMR H2020 components are respectively the MeHSIP and the ENPI Shared Environmental Information System (ENPI SEIS).

Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment

Obviously pollution is expected to be substantially reduced through the installation and proper functioning of major infrastructures (e.g. sewage treatment plants), installing pollution reduction technologies in industries, etc. However, this won’t work if institutional

l capacities are not in place. This is what the H2020 CB/MEP aimswithin the existing and developing policy instruments, and support

implementation of the commitments undertaken in the framework of the ENP as well as gional agreements e.g. of the Barcelona Convention, while cooperating,

coordinating and synergising with all relevant (EU and other) programmes.

The main objective of this project is to support the implementation of Horizon 2020 with a special focus on environmental mainstreaming. It aims to address the following problems:

low political priority given to the environment;

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Environment Programme

How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the effective depollution of

pollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020 by the sources of pollution that account for around 80% of the overall pollution of the

Mediterranean Sea: municipal waste, urban wastewater and industrial pollution.

he Environment Ministerial Conference held in Cairo in run under the Union for the Mediterranean

Map focuses on the following four pillars:

e the most significant sources of pollution.

building measures to help neighbouring countries create national environmental administrations that are able to develop and police

o develop greater knowledge of environmental

H2020 is made up of the following components: monitoring, reporting and research (RMR); . Under each component, a project is currently being run.

H2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment Programme (H2020 CB/MEP) is the project aiming at enhancing the capacities to address pollution problems at institutional and society level. In addition, through the H2020 MEP, a Hot Spot Investment Programme (HSIP)

as complementary to the Mediterranean HSIP (MeHSIP) – out under the

investment and RMR H2020 components are respectively the MeHSIP and the ENPI Shared

Horizon 2020 Capacity Building/Mediterranean Environment

ted to be substantially reduced through the installation and proper functioning of major infrastructures (e.g. sewage treatment plants), installing pollution reduction technologies in industries, etc. However, this won’t work if institutional

the H2020 CB/MEP aims to enhance within the existing and developing policy instruments, and supporting the

implementation of the commitments undertaken in the framework of the ENP as well as gional agreements e.g. of the Barcelona Convention, while cooperating,

The main objective of this project is to support the implementation of Horizon 2020 with a special focus on environmental mainstreaming. It aims to address the following problems:

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

− insufficient integration of environment in the different sector policies (agriculture, tourism, transport or energy) ato international level;

− Insufficient capacities and resources at institutional and civil society level.

More specifically, the purpose is to support the implementation of the Horizon 2020 Initiative Road Map and Work Plan through capacity building and awareness raising activities, and to promote integration of environment issues in other sectors policies.

Partners

This project is funded by the European UnionKapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) the United Nations Environment Programme and its Regional Activity Centres and Programmes (UNEP/MAP and its RACs),Regional Solid Waste Exchange of Information and Expertise Network in Mashreq and Maghreb Countries (SWEEPNet), Umweltbundesamt GmbH (AEA), Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water Electrical Resources (LMoEW), Hellenic Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate Change, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (UNESCOInformation Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIOArab Network for Environment andOffice (WWF MedPO), Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACWUA).

Partner Countries

The Partner countries are: Albania, Algeria, BosniaJordan, Lebanon, [Libya], Montenegro, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey.

Course Description – “How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the

effective depollution of the Mediterranean

Introduction to the workshop

This two-day workshop is organised in the framework of the Hin synergy with the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD) and the Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (MedPartnership)The working languages are English and French.

Target group

This capacity building activity is directed to participants from the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, occupied Palestinian Members of Parliament from various Mediterranean EU countries.

The activity is specifically designed for:

insufficient integration of environment in the different sector policies (agriculture, tourism, transport or energy) and lack of inclusion of the different actors from local to international level;

Insufficient capacities and resources at institutional and civil society level.

More specifically, the purpose is to support the implementation of the Horizon 2020 oad Map and Work Plan through capacity building and awareness raising

activities, and to promote integration of environment issues in other sectors policies.

This project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the National and ian University of Athens (NKUA) in consortium with: Mediterranean Action Plan of

the United Nations Environment Programme and its Regional Activity Centres and rammes (UNEP/MAP and its RACs), National Waste Management Agency (ANGed)/

ste Exchange of Information and Expertise Network in Mashreq and Maghreb Countries (SWEEPNet), Umweltbundesamt GmbH – Austrian Environment Agency (AEA), Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water - the General Directorate of Hydraulic and

LMoEW), Hellenic Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate IHE Institute for Water Education (UNESCO-IHE), Mediterranean

Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIOArab Network for Environment and Development (RAED), WWF Mediterranean Programme Office (WWF MedPO), Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACWUA).

: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Montenegro, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian T

How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the

depollution of the Mediterranean”

workshop

is organised in the framework of the Horizon 2020 CB/MEP programin synergy with the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (MedPartnership). It will take place in Athens, Greece on 22-23

working languages are English and French.

activity is directed to participants from the following countries: Herzegovina, Croatia, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, [Libya],

ccupied Palestinian territory, [Syria], Tunisia, and Turkey. There will also be Members of Parliament from various Mediterranean EU countries.

The activity is specifically designed for:

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insufficient integration of environment in the different sector policies (agriculture, nd lack of inclusion of the different actors from local

Insufficient capacities and resources at institutional and civil society level.

More specifically, the purpose is to support the implementation of the Horizon 2020 oad Map and Work Plan through capacity building and awareness raising

activities, and to promote integration of environment issues in other sectors policies.

and implemented by the National and Mediterranean Action Plan of

the United Nations Environment Programme and its Regional Activity Centres and National Waste Management Agency (ANGed)/

ste Exchange of Information and Expertise Network in Mashreq and Austrian Environment Agency

the General Directorate of Hydraulic and LMoEW), Hellenic Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate

IHE), Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE),

Development (RAED), WWF Mediterranean Programme Office (WWF MedPO), Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management (ACR+), Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACWUA).

Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Territory, [Syria],

How Members of Parliament can better contribute to the

2020 CB/MEP program in synergy with the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine 23 October 2012.

activity is directed to participants from the following countries: [Libya], Montenegro,

There will also be

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- Members of Parliament from the above countries who are active in prom

environmental protection and sustainable development - Representatives of Ministries of Environment - NGOs and journalists working on H2020 priority areas

campaigns or projects involving Members of Parliament and elected ogeneral

Objective of the workshop

The workshop aims to inform Mediterranean 2020 Initiative to depollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020 and the existing regional fora and platforms which currently faenvironmental issues and in promoting commonly agreed priorities for the region. The workshop will also provide the opportunity for the exchange of experiences and ideas on how Members of Parliament can eH2020 priorities at regional and national levels (synergies, etc.).

Preliminary overview of the

The main pillars or issues covered during the sessions

- What is Horizon 2020

- What is the general political and socio

achieve its objectives?

- Horizon 2020 and other complementary regional processes and projects: making the

link with Mediterranean

- National experiences/challenges with focus on successful cases with significant

impact on the depollution of the Mediterranean: brief structured interventions by

Members of Parliaments

- Maximising impacts through the regional framewor

region: Panel discussion with representatives of:

- European Parliament (Environment Committee)

- Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

- Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM)

- Circle of Mediter

(COMPSUD)

- Bringing science closer to Mediterranean Parliaments

- Open dialogue of the participating Members of Parliament and regional bodies with Mediterranean Journalists and NGOs.

- The workshop also includes a Protection of the Hellenic ParliamentParliament.

Members of Parliament from the above countries who are active in promenvironmental protection and sustainable development

Ministries of Environment NGOs and journalists working on H2020 priority areas and also with a background in campaigns or projects involving Members of Parliament and elected o

o inform Mediterranean Members of Parliament aboutInitiative to depollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020 and the existing regional

fora and platforms which currently facilitate Members of Parliament to make an impact on environmental issues and in promoting commonly agreed priorities for the region. The workshop will also provide the opportunity for the exchange of experiences and ideas on how Members of Parliament can enhance their involvement in the implementation of the H2020 priorities at regional and national levels (identification of the needed moda

reliminary overview of the workshop:

The main pillars or issues covered during the sessions of the workshop are:

Horizon 2020?

What is the general political and socio-economic setting within which it must

achieve its objectives?

other complementary regional processes and projects: making the

link with Mediterranean Parliaments apparent

National experiences/challenges with focus on successful cases with significant

impact on the depollution of the Mediterranean: brief structured interventions by

Members of Parliaments

Maximising impacts through the regional frameworks of MPs collaboration in the

region: Panel discussion with representatives of:

European Parliament (Environment Committee)

Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM)

Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

Bringing science closer to Mediterranean Parliaments

Open dialogue of the participating Members of Parliament and regional bodies with Mediterranean Journalists and NGOs.

ludes a Sitting of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic Parliament with the participants of the Workshop at the Hellenic

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Members of Parliament from the above countries who are active in promoting

and also with a background in campaigns or projects involving Members of Parliament and elected officials in

about the Horizon Initiative to depollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020 and the existing regional

cilitate Members of Parliament to make an impact on environmental issues and in promoting commonly agreed priorities for the region. The workshop will also provide the opportunity for the exchange of experiences and ideas on

in the implementation of the the needed modalities,

economic setting within which it must

other complementary regional processes and projects: making the

National experiences/challenges with focus on successful cases with significant

impact on the depollution of the Mediterranean: brief structured interventions by

ks of MPs collaboration in the

Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)

ranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development

Open dialogue of the participating Members of Parliament and regional bodies with

Sitting of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental with the participants of the Workshop at the Hellenic

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How can Members of Parliament better contribute to the effective depollution of the

Acropolis Museum,

08:20 Departure from hotel lobby (on foot)

08.30-09.00 Arrival at the Museum, Security check and registration

Session 1:

Opening of the Workshop

09:00-09:30 Welcome addresses and opening words by:

- Team Leader of - Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Water of the Parliamentary Assembly of the (PA-UfM), S. - Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan- Chairperson of the Sustainable Development

Session 2: Challenges and Options

09:30-10:45 “Setting the Framework” presentation by the Team Leader of H2020 CB/MEP followed by a panel discussion on the challenges and options in keeping environmental protection high on political agendas in the Mediterranean: PAUNEP/MAPRAED (E. Adly), ProgrammeHimmich)

10:45-11:00 Coffee break

Session 3: The Horizon 2020 Initiative

11:00-11:15 11:15-11:30 11:30-11:45

The Horizon 2020 Initiative to depollute the Mediterranean addressing the major polluting sources: urban wastewater, municipal solid waste and industrial and Dr. Emad AdlyThe investment component of the Horizon 2020 Initiative funding infrastructures that contribute toMediterraneanQuestions and Answers

Session 4: Other complementary regional projects and Initiatives

11:45-12:45 12:45-13:00

- Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem, the "MedPartnership", (UNEP/MAP/GEF and Partners), Virginie Hart

- Sustainable Water Integrated Management Support Mechanism (SWIM

- Integration of Climatic Variability and Change into National Strategies to Implement the ICZM Protocol in the Mediterranean

- The Mediterranean Educational Initiative for ESustainability (MEdIES)

Questions and Answers

13:00-14:00 Lunch break

Session 5: Tackling the issues at stake at national level

14:00-15:30 Contributions of Members of Parliament on the basis of the morning sessions: the-ground recommendations/solutions(NGOs and journalists are also welcome to contribute with brief questions/positions/proposals)

15:30-16:00 Coffee breakSession 5 (cont’d): Tackling the issues at stake at national level

16:00-17:30 Contributions of Members of Parliament on the basis of the morning sessions: the-ground recommendations/solutions(NGOs and journalists are also welcome to contribute with brief questions/positions/proposals)

17:30-18:00 Wrap up and prelude for next day’s morning Hellenic Parliament

18.00-19.00 Guided Tour of the Museum

How can Members of Parliament better contribute to the effective depollution of the

Mediterranean?

Day 1: Monday 22nd

of October Acropolis Museum, Auditorium, 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street

Departure from hotel lobby (on foot)

Arrival at the Museum, Security check and registration

Welcome addresses and opening words by:

Team Leader of H2020 CB/MEP, Prof. M. Scoullos Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Water

of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean UfM), S. Schennach

Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan-Barcelona Convention, M.L. Silva Mejias

Chairperson of the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD), E. Panariti

“Setting the Framework” presentation by the Team Leader of H2020 CB/MEP followed by a panel discussion on the challenges and options in keeping environmental protection high on political agendas in the Mediterranean: PA-UfM (S. Schennach), UNEP/MAP (M.L. Silva Mejias), League of Arab States (N. Wafa), RAED (E. Adly), Global Footprint Network - Mediterranean Programme (A. Galli), COMPSUD (N. Geordiadis), COMJESD (Z.

Coffee break

The Horizon 2020 Initiative to depollute the Mediterranean by addressing the major polluting sources: urban wastewater, municipal solid waste and industrial emissions, Prof. M. Scoullos and Dr. Emad Adly The investment component of the Horizon 2020 Initiative – funding infrastructures that contribute to the depollution of the Mediterranean, Vasilios Nikitas Questions and Answers

Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean Sea Large Marine Ecosystem, the "MedPartnership", (UNEP/MAP/GEF and Partners), Virginie Hart Sustainable Water Integrated Management Support Mechanism (SWIM-SM), Vangelis Constantianos Integration of Climatic Variability and Change into National Strategies to Implement the ICZM Protocol in the Mediterranean, (UNEP/MPA/GEF and Partners), Virginie Hart The Mediterranean Educational Initiative for Environment and Sustainability (MEdIES), Vicky Malotidi

Questions and Answers Lunch break

Contributions of Members of Parliament on the basis of the morning sessions: innovative responses/actions and practical, on-

ground recommendations/solutions (NGOs and journalists are also welcome to contribute with brief questions/positions/proposals) Coffee break Contributions of Members of Parliament on the basis of the morning sessions: innovative responses/actions and practical, on-

ground recommendations/solutions (NGOs and journalists are also welcome to contribute with brief questions/positions/proposals) Wrap up and prelude for next day’s morning session at the Hellenic Parliament Guided Tour of the Museum - The Highlights (EN & FR)

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How can Members of Parliament better contribute to the effective depollution of the

15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street

Presentation and Panel discussion

Presentation

Presentation

Plenary Forum

Presentations

Plenary Forum

Plenary Forum

Plenary Forum

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Day 2: Tuesday 23rd of October

Sitting of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic

Parliament with the participants of the Workshop Hellenic Parliament, Senate Hall (first floor)

09.15 Departure from hotel lobby (by bus)

09.30-10.00

Arrival to the Hellenic Parliament and

10.00-11.00

Guided Tour of the Hellenic Parliament and Coffee Break Session 1 11.00-

11.45 Welcome addresses:

- President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection

of the Hellenic Parliament,

- Hellenic Parliament representative

- Deputy Minister

Kourkoulas

- General Secretary of the

Climate Change

- Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean

- Chairperson of COMPSUD, Ms. Elena Panaritis

Introductory presentation on the

meeting, Prof. Michael Scoullos, Secretary General of COMPSUD

Session 2 11.45-12.45

Framework Setting presentation by Prof. Michael ScoullosBrief country interventions by the Members successes and lessons learned in terms of water scarcity in relation to wastewater treatment and water recycling as well as solid waste management, including marine litter, in the backdrop of current socioMediterranean region.

12.45-13.00

Coffee Break

Session 3 13.00-14.00

Framework Setting presentation by Dr. Network- Mediterranean ProgrammeBrief country interventions by the Members of Parliament on challenges, successes and lessons learned in terms of cleaner industrial production and the promotion of a green economy through greening of sectors such as tourism, agriculture, etc.

Session 4 14.00-14.15

Wrap-up and Conclusions

Day 2: Tuesday 23Historical Central Building of the University of Athens

30 Panepistimiou Ave., Entrance from Riga

14:30-15.30 Light

Athens

Session 5 15:30-16:30 Bringing Science into Parliaments properly informed about the Michael Scoullos

Session 6 16:30-17:00 Wrap

COMPSUD Session

17:00-19:00 - - - -

19:00-21:30 Dinner

Day 2: Tuesday 23rd of October – morning session

Sitting of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic

Parliament with the participants of the Workshop Hellenic Parliament, Senate Hall (first floor), 2-4 Vas. Sofias Str

Departure from hotel lobby (by bus) Arrival to the Hellenic Parliament and security check Guided Tour of the Hellenic Parliament and Coffee

Welcome addresses:

President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection

of the Hellenic Parliament, Dr. Dionysia – Theodora Avgerinopoulou

Hellenic Parliament representative

Deputy Minister of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr.

Kourkoulas

General Secretary of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and

Climate Change, Ms. Maro Evangelidou

Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, Mr. G. Orfanos

Chairperson of COMPSUD, Ms. Elena Panaritis

Introductory presentation on the framework, objectives and aspirations of the

meeting, Prof. Michael Scoullos, Secretary General of COMPSUD

Framework Setting presentation by Prof. Michael Scoullos Brief country interventions by the Members of Parliament on challenges, successes and lessons learned in terms of water scarcity in relation to wastewater treatment and water recycling as well as solid waste management, including marine litter, in the backdrop of current socio-economic developments in the Mediterranean region.

Framework Setting presentation by Dr. Alessandro Galli of the Global Footprint Mediterranean Programme

interventions by the Members of Parliament on challenges, successes and lessons learned in terms of cleaner industrial production and the promotion of a green economy through greening of sectors such as tourism, agriculture, etc.

up and Conclusions

Tuesday 23rd

of October – afternoon session Historical Central Building of the University of Athens, “Alkis Argyriadis” Amphitheatre

30 Panepistimiou Ave., Entrance from Riga Feraiou str. (on the left of the main entrance)

Light Lunch at the Historical Central Building of the University of

Athens

Bringing Science into Parliaments – how can Parliamentarians be properly informed about the latest scientific developments?, Prof. Michael Scoullos

Wrap-up and Conclusions of the Workshop

COMPSUD in a changing Mediterranean Elections of the new COMPSUD Board The next meeting of COMPSUD (COMPSUD 10) Other administrative issues

Dinner at the Kostis Palamas Bulding of the UoA (48 Academias S

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Sitting of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection of the Hellenic

President of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection

Theodora Avgerinopoulou

Mr. Dimitris

Ministry of Environment, Energy and

framework, objectives and aspirations of the

Short opening remarks

of Parliament on challenges, successes and lessons learned in terms of water scarcity in relation to wastewater treatment and water recycling as well as solid waste management, including

in the

Brief

interventions and

plenary

discussion

Global Footprint

interventions by the Members of Parliament on challenges, successes and lessons learned in terms of cleaner industrial production and the promotion of a green economy through greening of sectors such as tourism,

Brief

interventions and

plenary

discussion

“Alkis Argyriadis” Amphitheatre

Feraiou str. (on the left of the main entrance)

Historical Central Building of the University of

how can Parliamentarians be Prof.

Short presentation and plenary discussion

All participants are

welcome

at the Kostis Palamas Bulding of the UoA (48 Academias Str. and Sina str.)

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Annex 2 – List of Participants

Participants

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1. Mr. BANO Ilir Member of the Assembly of the Republic ofDemocratic Party of Albania

2. Mr. BARAJ Besnik Member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Socialist Party of Albania

3. Ms. MEKHAREF Saliha Députée à l'Assemblée Rassemblement National Démocratique (RND)

4. Mr. LASKRI Ali Député à l'Assemblée Nationale (APN) et Secrétaire Générale parti FRONT des Forces Socialistes (FFS)

5. Mr. MAZALICA Srdan Member of Parliament, Republika Srpska National Assembly

6. Mr. SHAMS Emad Former Member of the Egyptian Parliament, Environmental Activist and GeneralEnvironment

7. Mr. ELSHAER Akram Former Member of the Egyptian Parliament and Head of the Parliamentary Committee on Health and Environment

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Position/Affiliation Country

Member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Democratic Party of Albania

ALBANIA

Member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Socialist Party of Albania

ALBANIA

Députée à l'Assemblée Populaire Nationale (APN) du Partie du Rassemblement National Démocratique (RND)

ALGERIA

ssemblée Nationale (APN) et Secrétaire Générale parti FRONT des Forces Socialistes (FFS)

ALGERIA

Member of Parliament, Republika Srpska National Assembly BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Former Member of the Egyptian Parliament, Environmental Activist and General Secretary of the Egyptian Union for the EGYPT

Former Member of the Egyptian Parliament and Head of the Parliamentary Committee on Health and Environment

EGYPT

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Email

banoilir@yahoo.com

besnik_baraj@yahoo.com

dr.smek@yahoo.fr

alilaskri@yahoo.fr

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA srdjanmazalica@blic.net

dr_shams_66@yahoo.com

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8. Mr. GEORGIADIS Nick Former Member of the Hellenic Parliament

9. Mr. ASASFEEH HABASHNEH

Abdulgadir Mah`d M. Adir

Member of the Environment & Health Committee

10. Mr. ARSLAN Mohammed Former Parliamentarian

11. Mr. ALAWAMLEH Mo`Tasem Abdul Karim Heider

Member of the Health Committee

12. Mr. GAMMOH Jamal Issa Jeries

Member of the Committee

13. Mr. VUKOVIC Miograd Member of the Parliament, Chairman of the Committee on International Relations and European Integration

14. Mr. BOJADZIC Jasmin Advisor to the Committee on International Relations and European Integration

15. Mr. TCHIKITOU Adil Membre du Parlement Marocain, Député à la Chambre des Représentants -

16. Mr. ABBOU Mohammed Membre du Parlement Marocain, Membre du Bureau, Chambre des Représentants indépendants

17. Mr. AMEUR Mohammed Membre du Parlement Marocain Représentants

18. Mr. REJDALI Moh Membre du Parlement Marocain

19. Mr. HEGAZI Mohammed S.M.

Member of Parliament

20. Mr. ALAKHRAS Radwan S.S. Member of Parliament

Former Member of the Hellenic Parliament GREECE

the Jordanian Parliament, Member of the Environment & Health Committee

JORDAN

Former Parliamentarian/ current candidate JORDAN

the Jordanian Parliament, Head of the Environment & Health Committee

JORDAN

the Jordanian Parliament, Head of Energy & Resources JORDAN

Member of the Parliament, Chairman of the Committee on International Relations and European Integration

MONTENEGRO

Advisor to the Committee on International Relations and Integration

MONTENEGRO

Membre du Parlement Marocain, Député à la Chambre des - Groupe istiqlalien de l’unité et de l’égalitarisme

MOROCCO

Membre du Parlement Marocain, Membre du Bureau, Chambre des Représentants - Groupe du Rassemblement national des MOROCCO

Membre du Parlement Marocain - Député à la Chambre des

MOROCCO

Membre du Parlement Marocain MOROCCO

Member of Parliament PALESTINE

Member of Parliament PALESTINE

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nikos.g.georgiadis@gmail.com

nzbeidi@yahoo.com

mparslan@yahoo.com

nzbeidi@yahoo.com

jamal@hiba-eng.com

jasmin.bojadzic@skupstina.me

jasmin.bojadzic@skupstina.me

s_satraouy@hotmail.com

s_satraouy@hotmail.com

ameur.granza@yahoo.fr

m_rejdali@hotmail.MA

albaitalsaid96@hotmail.com

albaitalsaid96@hotmail.com

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21. Mr. KOKALY Fuad Member of Parliament

22. Mr. RAMOS PRETO Antonio Member of the

23. Ms. NAFFATI Assia Député, Assemblé Nationale Constituante

24. Mr. KAMOUN Moez Direction de la Commission de l'Énergie, A.N.C.

25. Ms. RAIES Suheir Former Member of Parliemant/Environmental Protection (SCSEP)

SURNAME NAME

26. Mr. MUSABELLIU Gezim Director, Directory of Water Policies at the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration

27. Ms. CORAK Mirna Ministry of Environmental and Nature Protection

28. Ms. PEPPA Maria Director, Department of International Relations and EU AffairsHellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

29. Ms. PAPAIOANNOU Maria Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Department of International Relations and EU Affairs

30. Ms. STAMOULI Evaggelia Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

31. Ms. DRORI Neta Head of Legislation and Legal CounEnvironmental Protection

32. Mr. AL QUDAH Basel Researcher, Ministry of Environmnent

33. Ms. SEKKAT Mouna Ministère de l'Energie, des Mines, de l'Eau et Département de l'Environnement

Member of Parliament PALESTINE

the Portuguese Parliament PORTUGAL

Député, Assemblé Nationale Constituante TUNISIA

Direction de la Commission de l'Énergie, A.N.C. TUNISIA

Former Member of Parliemant/Syrian Coast Society for Environmental Protection (SCSEP)

SYRIA

MINISTRIES OF ENVIRONMENT

Position/Affiliation Country

Directory of Water Policies at the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration

ALBANIA

Ministry of Environmental and Nature Protection CROATIA

Department of International Relations and EU Affairs, Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

GREECE

Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Department of International Relations and EU Affairs

GREECE

Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change GREECE

Head of Legislation and Legal Council, Legal Department, Ministry of Environmental Protection

ISRAEL

Researcher, Ministry of Environmnent JORDAN

Ministère de l'Energie, des Mines, de l'Eau et de l'Environnement, Département de l'Environnement

MOROCCO

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aisha_alahmad@yahoo.com

ramospreto@ps.parlamento.pt

as.naffati@gmail.com

kamoun_moez2@yahoo.fr

suheirraies@ymail.com

Email

Gezim.Musabelli@moe.gov.al

mirna.corak@mzoip.hr

m.peppa@prv.ypeka.gr

m.papaioannou@prv.ypeka.gr

e.stamouli@prv.ypeka.gr

Basel_jordan@hotmail.com

Neta@sviva.gov.il; Netadrori101@gmail.com

mouna_sekkat@yahoo.fr

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

34. Mr. ALBARADEIYA Issa M.M. Director General for Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment

SURNAME NAME

35. Ms. ZEROUATI Fatma Zohra Féderation Nationale de la Protection de l'Environnement

36. Mr. KARTUS Kruno Croatian Environmental Press Centre

37. Ms. ZAKI RIZK Souzan Mohamed Deputy Editor in Chief, Al Gomhoria Daily Newspaper

38. Mr. EL SAYED Mohammed Mahmoud H2020 CB/MEP Communication Officer

39. Mr. SOLIMAN Fawzy Al Ahram Newspaper

40. Mr. JEMAI Ahmed Journaliste Reporter, Act

41. Ms. GRAMMATIKOGIANNI Vasiliki Journalist, Athens Voice

42. Mr. KALLITSIS Giannis ERT

43. Ms. ALEXAKOU Lilian Freelancer Journalist

44. Mr. ALHMAIDI Tariq Jordan Press Foundation

45. Ms. WALKER-LEIGH Vanya Malta Times Online Newspaper

46. Mr. TARIK Rachid Journal "Le matin"

47. Ms. HIMMICH Zouhour Société Nationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision (SNRT)

48. Mr. TAFRAOUTI Mohammed Rédacteur en Chef, Prospects for Environment

Director General for Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment PALESTINE

JOURNALISTS

Position/Affiliation Country

Féderation Nationale de la Protection de l'Environnement

ALGERIA

Croatian Environmental Press Centre CROATIA

Deputy Editor in Chief, Al Gomhoria Daily Newspaper EGYPT

H2020 CB/MEP Communication Officer EGYPT

Al Ahram Newspaper EGYPT

Journaliste Reporter, Act Medias Presse FRANCE

Journalist, Athens Voice GREECE

ERT GREECE

Freelancer Journalist GREECE

Jordan Press Foundation JORDAN

Malta Times Online Newspaper MALTA

Journal "Le matin" MOROCCO

Société Nationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision (SNRT)

MOROCCO

Rédacteur en Chef, Prospects for Environment MOROCCO

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issadwan@yahoo.com

Email

zerouatifatmazohra@yahoo.fr samahamira@hotmail.com

kkartus@gmail.com

souzanzaki@yahoo.com

mohamed_m_m@hotmail.com fawzy007@gmail.com

actmedias.presse@yahoo.fr

gramvas@yahoo.gr

alexakou@yahoo.com

t.hmedy@yahoo.com

vanya_walkerleigh@yahoo.com

r.tarikinfo@gmail.com

zouhourtv@gmail.com

mtafraouti@gmail.com contact@marocenv.com

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

SURNAME NAME

49. Ms. MIMA Marieta ECAT Tirana

50. Ms. MAHMUTAJ Ermelinda EDEN

51. Mr. BENDAOUD Nacer Riad AEB

52. Mr. ADIM Walid TOUIZA

53. Mr. RADMAN Tomislav EMEF Croatia

54. Ms THEODOSIOU Antonia FEEO

55. Mr. VATYLIOTIS Demetris Friends of Akamas

56. Ms. MAGDY Lamia AOYE

57. Mr. MOHAMED AHMED ABDELAZEEM

Ahmed Balady Port and Customer

58. Mr. GERONIMI Jean Valere UMARINU

59. Mr. ARAPIS Gerasimos Elliniki Etaireia

60. Mr. KONES Matti NEGEV

61. Mr. GUERRINI Michele LEGAMBIENTE

62. Ms BONELLI Patrizia SCHOLE FUTURO

63. Mr. ALAWNEH Ziyad LHAP

NGOs

Position/Affiliation Country

ECAT Tirana ALBANIA

EDEN ALBANIA

AEB ALGERIA

TOUIZA ALGERIA

EMEF Croatia CROATIA

FEEO CYPRUS

Friends of Akamas CYPRUS

AOYE EGYPT

Balady Port Said Society for protection of Environment and Customer

EGYPT

UMARINU FRANCE

Elliniki Etaireia GREECE

NEGEV ISRAEL

LEGAMBIENTE ITALY

SCHOLE FUTURO ITALY

LHAP JORDAN

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Email

mima@ecat-tirana.org

ermelinda.mahmutaj@eden-al.org

aeb_boum@hotmail.com

touizaalger@yahoo.fr

kristina@emef.hr

theodosioua@cytanet.com.cy

friendsofakamas@gmail.com

l.magdy@aoye.org

zemo3000@yahoo.com

umarinu@wanadoo.fr

mani@aua.gr

matkones@netvision.net.il

festambiente2@gmail.com

patbonelli@gmail.com

ziyad@cyberia.jo

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64. Mr. AL-KOFAHI Ahmad JORDAN ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY

65. Mr. MAGHAYREH Islam Jordanian Society For Desertification Control & Badia Development

66. Mr. MEHYAR Munqeth Friends of the Earth Middle East

67. Ms. KREIDIE Hiam WINDOW TO ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION

68. Mr. GHANDOUR Malek AMWAJ

69. Ms NAMANI Sallama MAKHZOUMI Foundation

70. Mr. BELEMLIH Abdelhamid SPANA

71. Mr. ALATRASH Imad PWS

72. Mr. ALVES Mario ETNIA

73. Mr. VOGRIN Milan DPPVN

74. Mr. FOSSE Jeremie ECO

75. Ms QUILEZ VALDELVIRA Raquel MEDITERRANIA CIE

76. Mr. BEN BOUBAKER Habib ASM KELIBIA

77. Mr. CHERIF Lazhar ASM GAFSA

78. Mr. GHARBI Ali L’Association Nationale de Développement Durable et de la Conservation de la Vie Sauvage

79. Mr. SBOUI Sayed APNEK Tunisia

80. Mr. SARIGÜL Serdar TEMA

JORDAN ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY JORDAN

Jordanian Society For Desertification Control & Badia Development

JORDAN

Friends of the Earth Middle East - Jordan JORDAN

WINDOW TO ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION LEBANON

AMWAJ LEBANON

MAKHZOUMI Foundation LEBANON

SPANA MOROCCO

PWS PALESTINE

ETNIA PORTUGAL

DPPVN SLOVENIA

ECO-UNION SPAIN

MEDITERRANIA CIE SPAIN

ASM KELIBIA TUNISIA

ASM GAFSA TUNISIA

L’Association Nationale de Développement Durable et de la Conservation de la Vie Sauvage

TUNISIA

APNEK Tunisia TUNISIA

TEMA TURKEY

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akofahi@gmail.com

jsdc@cyberia.com.jo, islam_meghaireh@yahoo.com

munqeth@foeme.org

hiamkreidieh@yahoo.fr

amwajenvt@yahoo.com

s.namani@makhzoumi-foundation.org

belemlih@spana.org.ma, spana@spana.org.ma

pwls@wildlife-pal.org

mario.etnia@gmail.com

milan.vogrin@guest.arnes.si

jeremie.fosse@eco-union.org

direccion@mare-terra.org

hboubaker@yahoo.fr, geoclimat_bbh@yahoo.com

asm.gafsa@planet.tn

gharbi.ali10@yahoo.fr

apnektunisia@yahoo.fr

serdar.sarigul@tema.org.tr

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

SURNAME NAME

81. Ms. BOGIATZIS Dimitris H2020 CB/MEP Team

82. Mr. GHANAMA Hammou Embassy of

83. Ms. KAPSIMALLI Ioanna University of Athens, Chemistry Department

84. Ms. MANTZARA Bessie H2020 CB/MEP Team

85. Ms. MICHAIL Stella

86. Ms. OSMAN Youmna Embassy of Egypt, First Secretary

87. Ms. PAPATHANASOPOULOU Olga MIO

88. Ms. RIGA Maria University of

89. Ms. RONIOTES Anastasia H2020 CB/MEP Team

90. Mr. SACHITIS Periklis

91. Mr. SCOULLOS Joseph Technical Policy Group, University of Cambridge

92. Ms. STOURNARA Elsa H2020 CB/MEP Team

93. Ms. TRIANTAFYLLAKI Stella University of Athens

94. Ms. TSAKIRI Eleana H2020

95. Ms. VASILAKI Varvara H2020 CB/MEP Team

96. Ms. VLACHOGIANNI Thomais MIO

Greece-based participants

Position/Affiliation Country

H2020 CB/MEP Team GREECE

Embassy of Morocco, Financial Councilor EMBASSY OF MOROCCO

University of Athens, Chemistry Department GREECE

H2020 CB/MEP Team GREECE

CYPRUS

Embassy of Egypt, First Secretary EMBASSY OF EGYPT

MIO-ECSDE GREECE

University of Athens GREECE

H2020 CB/MEP Team GREECE

GREECE

Technical Policy Group, University of Cambridge GREECE

H2020 CB/MEP Team GREECE

University of Athens GREECE

H2020 CB/MEP Team GREECE

H2020 CB/MEP Team GREECE

MIO-ECSDE GREECE

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Email

bogiatzis@mio-ecsde.org

EMBASSY OF MOROCCO

mantzara@mio-ecsde.org

emb.egypt@yahoo.gr secretariat@mio-ecsde.org

roniotes@mio-ecsde.org

stournara@h2020.net

triantafyllaki@h2020.net

tsakiri@mio-ecsde.org

vasilaki@mio-ecsde.org

vlachogianni@mio-ecsde.org

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97. Ms. VULETIC Jela Embassy of Montenegro

98. Mr. ZACHOS Socrates MEPIELAN Centre, Panteion University of Athens

SURNAME NAME

99. Mr. ADLY Emad H2020 CB/MEP Deputy Team Leader

100. Ms. AVGERINOPOULOU Dionysia-Theodora President of the Special Parliamentary Committee for Environmental Protection, Hellenic Parliament

101. Mr. CONSTANTIANOS Vangelis Executive Secretary, Global Water PartnershipMediterranean (GWP

102. Ms. EVAGGELIDOU Maro General Secretaryand Climate Change

103. Mr. FTOUHI Mohamed CMED

104. Mr. GALLI Alessandro Senior Scientist and Director of Mediterranean Programme "Global Footprint Network"

105. Ms. HART Virginie Coastal and Marine Expert for the MedPartnership, UNEP/MAP

106. Mr. KOURKOULAS Dimitris Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

107. Ms. MALOTIDI Vicky Mediterranean Education Initiative for Environment & Sustainability (

108. Mr. NIKITAS Vasileios Project Coordinator

Embassy of Montenegro, First Secretary EMBASSY OF MONTENEGRO

MEPIELAN Centre, Panteion University of Athens MEPIELAN

SPEAKERS & FACILITATORS

Position/Affiliation

H2020 CB/MEP Deputy Team Leader EGYPT

President of the Special Parliamentary Committee for Environmental Protection, Hellenic Parliament

HELLENIC PARLIAMENT

Executive Secretary, Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med)

GWP-Med

General Secretary, Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

GREECE

CMED MOROCCO

Senior Scientist and Director of Mediterranean Programme "Global Footprint Network"

GLOBAL FOOTRPINT NETWORK

Coastal and Marine Expert for the MedPartnership, UNEP/MAP

UNEP/MAP

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs GREECE

Mediterranean Education Initiative for Environment & Sustainability (MEdIES)

MEdIES

Project Coordinator MEHSIP-PPIF

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EMBASSY OF MONTENEGRO

socrateszachos@gmail.com

Email

adly@h2020.net

d.avgerinopoulou@parliament.gr

vangelis@gwpmed.org

maroevan@gmail.com

Cmepe2000@yahoo.fr

alessandro@footprintnetwork.org

virginie.hart@unepmap.gr

malotidi@mio-ecsde.org

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109. Mr. ORFANOS George Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean

110. Ms. PANARITI Elena Chairperson of the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD)

111. Mr. SCHENNACH Stefan Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Water of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA

112. Mr. SCOULLOS Michael H2020 CB/MEP Team

113. Ms. SILVA MEJIAS Maria Luisa Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the UNEP/MAP

114. Ms. WAFA Nermin Fawaz Talaat Head of Programs & Activities Division, League of

Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean PAM

Chairperson of the Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for Sustainable Development (COMPSUD)

COMPSUD

Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Water of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM),

PA-UfM

H2020 CB/MEP Team Leader GREECE

Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the UNEP/MAP UNEP/MAP

Head of Programs & Activities Division, League of Arab States LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES

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info@orfanos.gr

epanaritis@gmail.com

Yilmaz.Kara@parlament.gv.at

scoullos@mio-ecsde.org

LEAGUE OF ARAB Sa22401@gmail.com

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

Annex 3 - Background Document

Introduction

The Mediterranean is a region of great diversity, richness and cultural background. It is not a UN region but there is a regional UN Convention in place aiming for the protection of its environment and sustainable development: the Barcelona Convention Mediterranean Sea Against Pollutioninnovative bodies, policies/strategies and tools have been adopted, such as the Mediterranean Commission of Sustainable Development (MCSD) (http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module=content2&catid=001017002Strategy on Sustainable Development (MSSD) (=content2&catid=001017002001), the unique Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, the MedPartnership (http://www.themedpartnership.org

As a follow up to the Euro(UfM) (http://www.ufmsecretariat.orgenvironmental protection were developed to provide for effective coordination at various levels. It is currently co-chaired by the European Commission and Jordan.

Until today, there have been many attempts for thedifferent political formations, including elected representatives of Mediterranean Parliaments with various degrees of success such as the Union for the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (UfMPA)(http://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/empa/content_en.htmlMediterranean (PAM) (http://pam.intSustainable Development (COMPSUD)

In the past five years the Mediterranean basin has seen significant changes both iNorth and Southern shores. The countries in the North have been severely hit by the enduring and financial crisis, while those in the South have seen an unprecedented wave regardless of their final outcome, have structures as well as a popular yearning for a different sort of political order.

An increased level of preparedness in the political world and civil society is required in order for our area which is an active NorthDevelopment.

Inevitably, the ongoing sociosouthern shores of the Mediterranean is also reflected in the political ageregional and national. Thus, the newlyemployment, productivity, etc. have acquired an increased momentum broadly characterized “green agenda”

The objectives however of democratization for the South and economic recovery for the North cannot be achieved today outside of the framework of encompasses all three elements, society, ecocommitment of world leaders at the for the development of a set of measurable further consolidates this fact.

Background Document (EN)

The Mediterranean is a region of great diversity, richness and cultural background. It is not a UN region but there is a regional UN Convention in place aiming for the protection of its environment and sustainable development: the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution (http://www.unepmap.org). Under the Barcelona Conventioninnovative bodies, policies/strategies and tools have been adopted, such as the Mediterranean

n of Sustainable Development (MCSD) http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module=content2&catid=001017002), the Mediterranean

Strategy on Sustainable Development (MSSD) (http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module ), the unique Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, the

http://www.themedpartnership.org).

As a follow up to the Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, the Union for the Mediterranean http://www.ufmsecretariat.org) was created and important programmes focusing on

environmental protection were developed to provide for effective coordination at various levels. It is chaired by the European Commission and Jordan.

Until today, there have been many attempts for the establishment of links among the different political formations, including elected representatives of Mediterranean Parliaments with

degrees of success such as the Union for the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (UfMPA)http://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/empa/content_en.html), the Parliamentary Assembly of the

http://pam.int) and the non formal Circle of Mediterranean PaSustainable Development (COMPSUD) (http://www.mio-ecsde.org/articles.asp?cMC=5&cID=52

In the past five years the Mediterranean basin has seen significant changes both iNorth and Southern shores. The countries in the North have been severely hit by the enduring

, while those in the South have seen an unprecedented wave of civic uprisingstheir final outcome, have highlighted the people’s dissatisfaction with existing power

popular yearning for a different sort of political order.

An increased level of preparedness in the political world and civil society is required in ich is an active North-South interface to find its way towards Sustainable

the ongoing socio-political change that is taking place in both the northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean is also reflected in the political agenda at all levels

he newly-charged issues of democratization, public participation, equityetc. have acquired an increased momentum with the risk of

“green agenda” to the sidelines.

The objectives however of democratization for the South and economic recovery for the North cannot be achieved today outside of the framework of Sustainable Development

encompasses all three elements, society, economy and environment on an equal footing. The commitment of world leaders at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

for the development of a set of measurable Sustainable Development Goals to complement the

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The Mediterranean is a region of great diversity, richness and cultural background. It is not a UN region but there is a regional UN Convention in place aiming for the protection of its

the Protection of the Barcelona Convention,

innovative bodies, policies/strategies and tools have been adopted, such as the Mediterranean n of Sustainable Development (MCSD)

), the Mediterranean http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module

), the unique Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, the

Mediterranean cooperation, the Union for the Mediterranean ated and important programmes focusing on

environmental protection were developed to provide for effective coordination at various levels. It is

establishment of links among the different political formations, including elected representatives of Mediterranean Parliaments with

degrees of success such as the Union for the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (UfMPA) the Parliamentary Assembly of the

and the non formal Circle of Mediterranean Parliamentarians for ecsde.org/articles.asp?cMC=5&cID=52).

In the past five years the Mediterranean basin has seen significant changes both in its North and Southern shores. The countries in the North have been severely hit by the enduring economic

of civic uprisings, which, highlighted the people’s dissatisfaction with existing power

An increased level of preparedness in the political world and civil society is required in South interface to find its way towards Sustainable

place in both the northern and at all levels - international,

charged issues of democratization, public participation, equity, with the risk of pushing the

The objectives however of democratization for the South and economic recovery for the Sustainable Development, which

nomy and environment on an equal footing. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development- Rio+20

to complement the MDGs

COMPSUD 9 Oct. 2012

The Mediterranean has the potential and accumulated expertise to act as

laboratory of change and as a source of inspiration and good practices

conventional water resources management, solar energy, etc.) for further utilization, upreplication within the region and beyond.

Further to the political formations, today there are numerous organizations, instituand projects, which are based on the principle of cooperation and strive for a better future in the region.Major EU funded projects, namely the Horizon 2020 Initiative(www.h2020.net); the Sustainable Water Integrated Management SWITCH-MED, which promotes sustainable consumption and production and resource efficiency in the Mediterranean and others, have been launched Sustainable Development. Also, other important the Regional – Governance and Knowledge generation Project

Civil Society organizations for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIOlarge number of essential initiatives such as the Mediterranean Educational Initand Sustainability (MEdIES) (www.medies.netCircle of Mediterranean Journalists for Environment and Sustainable Developmenttogether journalists from most of the Mediterranean ecsde.org/staticpages.asp?aID=261

Aims of the Workshop

The meeting of 22 and 23 October 2012

through the Horizon 2020 (Capacity Building/ Mediterranean Environment Programme) aims maximize on the momentum achieved to date

inform Mediterranean Members of Parliament Initiative to depollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020

and projects which currently facilitate Members of Parliament to make an issues and in promoting commonly agreed priorities

The workshop will provide the opportunity for the how Members of Parliament can enhance their involvement in the implementationpriorities at regional and national levels (identification of the needed modalities, synergies, etc.).

Expected preparation of the participants particularly in view of the morning session at the Hellenic

Parliament (October 23, 2012).

Keeping all of the above in mind, the country delegations’ sencouraged to be brief (maximum 5delegations to take the floor and Horizon 2020 priorities:

1. Water scarcity in relation to waste water treatment and recycling

2. Solid waste management, including

3. Cleaner industrial production

The Mediterranean has the potential and accumulated expertise to act as

source of inspiration and good practices on a number of issues (nonconventional water resources management, solar energy, etc.) for further utilization, up

within the region and beyond.

Further to the political formations, today there are numerous organizations, instituand projects, which are based on the principle of cooperation and strive for a better future in the region.

, namely the Horizon 2020 Initiative and the projects running under it Sustainable Water Integrated Management (SWIM) (www.swim

which promotes sustainable consumption and production and resource efficiency in the have been launched to help accelerate the region's progress towards

Also, other important GEF-funded projects are running in the region such as Governance and Knowledge generation Project, implemented by the Plan Bleu.

organizations such as the NGO Federation Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE), tirelessly continue to carry out a large number of essential initiatives such as the Mediterranean Educational Initiative for Environment

www.medies.net), which brings together some 4000 educators and the Journalists for Environment and Sustainable Developmentfrom most of the Mediterranean countries (

ecsde.org/staticpages.asp?aID=261).

The meeting of 22 and 23 October 2012 which is supported by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 (Capacity Building/ Mediterranean Environment Programme) aims maximize on the momentum achieved to date from all of the above mentioned initiatives in the region;

an Members of Parliament (as well as journalists and NGOs) about the Initiative to depollute the Mediterranean by the year 2020 and the existing regional

which currently facilitate Members of Parliament to make an impact on environmental commonly agreed priorities for the region.

The workshop will provide the opportunity for the exchange of experiences and ideas

how Members of Parliament can enhance their involvement in the implementationpriorities at regional and national levels (identification of the needed modalities, synergies, etc.).

Expected preparation of the participants particularly in view of the morning session at the Hellenic

Keeping all of the above in mind, the country delegations’ statements(maximum 5-7 minute statements/interventions) so as to allow for MPs from all

delegations to take the floor and focus on best practices or lessons learned linked

in relation to waste water treatment and recycling

, including marine debris and littering of the coasts

Cleaner industrial production (and consumption)

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The Mediterranean has the potential and accumulated expertise to act as an international on a number of issues (non-

conventional water resources management, solar energy, etc.) for further utilization, up-scaling and

Further to the political formations, today there are numerous organizations, institutions and projects, which are based on the principle of cooperation and strive for a better future in the region.

and the projects running under it www.swim-sm.eu); the

which promotes sustainable consumption and production and resource efficiency in the to help accelerate the region's progress towards

projects are running in the region such as , implemented by the Plan Bleu.

such as the NGO Federation Mediterranean Information Office tirelessly continue to carry out a

iative for Environment which brings together some 4000 educators and the

Journalists for Environment and Sustainable Development (COMJESD) bringing countries (http://www.mio-

which is supported by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 (Capacity Building/ Mediterranean Environment Programme) aims to

from all of the above mentioned initiatives in the region; about the Horizon 2020

and the existing regional fora, platforms impact on environmental

exchange of experiences and ideas on how Members of Parliament can enhance their involvement in the implementation of the H2020 priorities at regional and national levels (identification of the needed modalities, synergies, etc.).

Expected preparation of the participants particularly in view of the morning session at the Hellenic

tatements/interventions are 7 minute statements/interventions) so as to allow for MPs from all

linked with the following

and littering of the coasts

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4. Green economy through greening

economy)

5. Education for Sustainable Development

6. Integration of sustainability/ environmental criteria

Participants are also encouragedcountries, e.g. on improvements of Assessment and introduction of prosperity going beyond GDP. “Green economy” for instance, which has various interpretations, in its most accomplished version is linked with a different objective and indicator of progress: not the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but the “gross national prosperity” measur

Kindly send power point presentations or written statements in advance

the 18th

of October to Ms. Eleana Tsakiri (

Working languages of the meeting are English, French and Arabic BUT power

point presentations and statements must be in English or French.

through greening of sectors (e.g. green tourism as a contribution to green

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Integration of sustainability/ environmental criteria, etc. in various policies

encouraged to ‘report’, if possible, on the progress of the countries, e.g. on improvements of Integrated Water Resources Management, Environmental Impact

and introduction of Sustainable Development Indicators including for monitoringreen economy” for instance, which has various interpretations, in its

most accomplished version is linked with a different objective and indicator of progress: not the Gross t the “gross national prosperity” measured as usefulness or “happiness”.

Kindly send power point presentations or written statements in advance

to Ms. Eleana Tsakiri (tsakiri@mio-ecsde.org).

Working languages of the meeting are English, French and Arabic BUT power

point presentations and statements must be in English or French.

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reen tourism as a contribution to green

, etc. in various policies

on the progress of the MDGs in their Integrated Water Resources Management, Environmental Impact

including for monitoring reen economy” for instance, which has various interpretations, in its

most accomplished version is linked with a different objective and indicator of progress: not the Gross ed as usefulness or “happiness”.

Kindly send power point presentations or written statements in advance and by

Working languages of the meeting are English, French and Arabic BUT power

point presentations and statements must be in English or French.

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Annex 4 - Background Document (FR)

Introduction

La Méditerranée est une région d'une culturel très riche. Bien qu’elle ne soit pas une région de l'ONU, il y a une convention régionale des Nations Unies mis en place en matière de la protection de son environnement et du développement durable: la Convention de Barcelone pour la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution (http://www.unepmap.org). En vertu de la Convention de Barcelone, des organismes novateurs aussi que des politiques / stratégies etMéditerranéenne du Développement Durable (CMDD) (http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module=content2&catid=001017002Méditerranéenne pour le Développement durable (SMDD) (http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module =content2&catid=001017002001relatif à la Gestion Intégrée des Zones Côtières, le (http://www.themedpartnership.org

À titre de suivi de la coopération (UpM-http://www.ufmsecretariat.orgde l'environnement ont été développés pour assurer une coordination efficace à différents niveaux. L’UpM est actuellement co-présidé par la Co

A ce jour, il y a eu de nombreuses tentatives pour l'établissement de liens différentes formations politiques, y compris les représentants élus des parlements méditerranéensplus ou moins de succès, tels que l'Assemblée http://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/empa/content_en.htmlMéditerranée (PAM) (http://pam.intle Développement durable (COMPSUD)

Au cours de cinq dernières années, le bassin méditerranéen a connu des changements importants tant aux pays de la rive tant du Sud et que du Nordtouchés par la crise économique et financière, tandis que précédent de soulèvements civils, qui, indépendamment de leur résultat final, ont mis en lumière mécontentement du peuple à l'égard dpopulaire pour un autre type d'ord

La capacité accrue pour duest une liaison du Nord-Sud de trouver sa voie vers le Développement Durable.

Inévitablement, le changement sociopolitiquedans les deux rives de la Méditerranée,les niveaux - international, régional et national. Ainsi, les démocratisation, la participation du pubdynamisme accru avec le risque de poussersecond plan.

Toutefois, les objectifs de la démocratisation pour pour le Nord ne pourraient pas être réalisé

Background Document (FR)

Document d'information

La Méditerranée est une région d'une grande diversité, de richesse et d’un contexte culturel très riche. Bien qu’elle ne soit pas une région de l'ONU, il y a une convention régionale des Nations Unies mis en place en matière de la protection de son environnement et du développement

a Convention de Barcelone pour la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution ). En vertu de la Convention de Barcelone, des organismes novateurs aussi

que des politiques / stratégies et des outils innovants ont été adoptés, telle que la Commission Méditerranéenne du Développement Durable (CMDD) http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module=content2&catid=001017002), la Stratégie

Méditerranéenne pour le Développement durable (SMDD) http://www.unepmap.org/index.php?module =content2&catid=001017002001), le Protocole unique

a Gestion Intégrée des Zones Côtières, le http://www.themedpartnership.org).

À titre de suivi de la coopération Euro-Méditerranéenne, l'Union pour la Méditerranée http://www.ufmsecretariat.org) a été créé et des programmes importants axés sur la protection

de l'environnement ont été développés pour assurer une coordination efficace à différents niveaux. présidé par la Commission Européenne et la Jordanie.

a eu de nombreuses tentatives pour l'établissement de liens différentes formations politiques, y compris les représentants élus des parlements méditerranéens

tels que l'Assemblée parlementaire de l'Union pour la Méditerranéehttp://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/empa/content_en.html), l'Assemblée parlementaire de la

http://pam.int) et le Cercle non formel des Parlementaires Méditerranéens pour le Développement durable (COMPSUD) (http://www.mio-ecsde.org/articles.asp?cMC=5&cID=

cinq dernières années, le bassin méditerranéen a connu des changements pays de la rive tant du Sud et que du Nord. Les pays du Nord ont été gravement

par la crise économique et financière, tandis que les pays du Sud ont vu une vague sans précédent de soulèvements civils, qui, indépendamment de leur résultat final, ont mis en lumière

à l'égard des structures de pouvoir existantes ainsi comme un désir populaire pour un autre type d'ordre politique.

La capacité accrue pour du monde politique et de la société civile pour notre région qui de trouver sa voie vers le Développement Durable.

le changement sociopolitique en cours qui est en train de de la Méditerranée, nord et sud, se reflète également dans l'agenda politique à tous

international, régional et national. Ainsi, les nouvelles questionsdémocratisation, la participation du public, l'équité, l'emploi, la productivité, etc. ont acquis un dynamisme accru avec le risque de pousser ce qui est généralement connue comme

es objectifs de la démocratisation pour le Sud et la récupération économpas être réalisés aujourd'hui en dehors du cadre du

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grande diversité, de richesse et d’un contexte culturel très riche. Bien qu’elle ne soit pas une région de l'ONU, il y a une convention régionale des Nations Unies mis en place en matière de la protection de son environnement et du développement

a Convention de Barcelone pour la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution ). En vertu de la Convention de Barcelone, des organismes novateurs aussi

des outils innovants ont été adoptés, telle que la Commission Méditerranéenne du Développement Durable (CMDD)

, la Stratégie Méditerranéenne pour le Développement durable (SMDD)

), le Protocole unique a Gestion Intégrée des Zones Côtières, le MedPartnership

éditerranéenne, l'Union pour la Méditerranée ) a été créé et des programmes importants axés sur la protection

de l'environnement ont été développés pour assurer une coordination efficace à différents niveaux.

a eu de nombreuses tentatives pour l'établissement de liens parmi les différentes formations politiques, y compris les représentants élus des parlements méditerranéens, avec

de l'Union pour la Méditerranée ), l'Assemblée parlementaire de la

des Parlementaires Méditerranéens pour ecsde.org/articles.asp?cMC=5&cID=52).

cinq dernières années, le bassin méditerranéen a connu des changements . Les pays du Nord ont été gravement

du Sud ont vu une vague sans précédent de soulèvements civils, qui, indépendamment de leur résultat final, ont mis en lumière le

es structures de pouvoir existantes ainsi comme un désir

civile pour notre région qui

est en train de se dérouler se reflète également dans l'agenda politique à tous

nouvelles questions en matière de la lic, l'équité, l'emploi, la productivité, etc. ont acquis un ce qui est généralement connue comme «agenda verte» au

la récupération économique aujourd'hui en dehors du cadre du Développement

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Durable, qui englobe tous les trois élémentsd'égalité. L'engagement des dirigeants du monde entier lors de la Développement Durable Rio+20, mesurables afin de compléter les davantage cet état de fait.

La Méditerranée a international de changement et comme nombre de questions (gestion des ressources en eau nonune utilisation ultérieure, mise à l'échelle et réplication

Suite aux formations politiques, il institutions et projets, qui sont fondées sur le principe de la coopération meilleur dans la région. Les grands projets financés par l'UE, à savoir l'initiative Horizon 2020 et les projets en cours d'exécution dans son cadre intégrée - Sustainable Water Integrated Management) (www.swimencourage des modes consommation et de production dans le bassin méditerranéen et d'autres, ont été lancés pour aider à accélérer les progrès de la région vers le Développement Durable. En outre, d'autres importants projets cours d'exécution dans la région tels que le connaissances (Regional – Governance and Knowledge generation Project)Bleu.

Organisations de la Méditerranéen pour l'Environnement, la Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development relâche à mener à bien un grand nombre d'initiatives essepour l'Education à l’environnement et au Développement Durable (MEdIES) (www.medies.net) qui rassemble quelque 4000 d’enseignants et le Cercle des Journalistesl'Environnement et le Développement Durable (COMJESD) réunissant des journalistes de la plupart des pays méditerranéens (http://www.mio

Objectifs de l’atelier

La réunion des 22 et 23

travers l'initiative Horizon 2020 (renforcement des capacités / Programme Environnement Méditerranée) vise à maximiser l'élan obtenu à ce jour

dans la région; informer les membres méditerranéens du Parlement (ainsi que des journalistes et des ONG) au sujet de l'initiative Horizon 2020 pour la dépollution de la Méditerranée d'ici à 2020

forums, plates-formes et des projets régionaux existants, Parlements d'avoir un impact sur es questions environnementales et à promouvoir convenues en commun pour la région.

L'atelier favorisera l'échange et le partage d'expériences et d'idées

membres du Parlement peuvent renforcer leur implication dans la mise en œuvre des priorités au niveau régional et national (identification des modalités nécessaires, les synergies, etc.)

tous les trois éléments: la société, l'économie et l'environnemen

d'égalité. L'engagement des dirigeants du monde entier lors de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le

, en faveur d'un ensemble d'Objectifs de Développement Durable

compléter les OMD (Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement

La Méditerranée a l'expertise potentielle et accumulée d'agir comme un laboratoire international de changement et comme une source d'inspiration et de bonnes pratiques

des ressources en eau non-conventionnelles, énergie solaire, etc.) pour une utilisation ultérieure, mise à l'échelle et réplication du modèle dans la région et au

Suite aux formations politiques, il y a aujourd'hui de nombreuses organisations, institutions et projets, qui sont fondées sur le principe de la coopération afin de meilleur dans la région. Les grands projets financés par l'UE, à savoir l'initiative Horizon 2020 et les

ets en cours d'exécution dans son cadre (www.h2020.net); le SWIM (Gestion durable de l'eau Sustainable Water Integrated Management) (www.swim-sm.eu), le SWITCH

encourage des modes consommation et de production durables ainsi que l'efficdans le bassin méditerranéen et d'autres, ont été lancés pour aider à accélérer les progrès de la région

urable. En outre, d'autres importants projets financés par le FEM (GEF)

égion tels que le Projet régional de Gouvernance et de Governance and Knowledge generation Project), mis

Organisations de la Société Civile tels que la Fédération des ONG «Bureau d’Infonvironnement, la Culture et le Développement Durable» (Mediterranean

Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development - MIO-ECSDE), continue sans relâche à mener à bien un grand nombre d'initiatives essentielles telles que l'Initiative

l’environnement et au Développement Durable (MEdIES) (www.medies.net) qui rassemble quelque 4000 d’enseignants et le Cercle des Journalistes Méditerranéens pour

oppement Durable (COMJESD) réunissant des journalistes de la plupart des http://www.mio-ecsde.org/staticpages.asp?aID=261)

22 et 23 Octobre 2012, qui est soutenu par la Commission européenne à travers l'initiative Horizon 2020 (renforcement des capacités / Programme Environnement

maximiser l'élan obtenu à ce jour de toutes les initiatives mentionnées cila région; informer les membres méditerranéens du Parlement (ainsi que des journalistes et des

l'initiative Horizon 2020 pour la dépollution de la Méditerranée d'ici à 2020

formes et des projets régionaux existants, qui facilitent actuellement d'avoir un impact sur es questions environnementales et à promouvoir

pour la région.

l'échange et le partage d'expériences et d'idées

membres du Parlement peuvent renforcer leur implication dans la mise en œuvre des priorités au niveau régional et national (identification des modalités nécessaires, les synergies, etc.)

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la société, l'économie et l'environnement sur un pied Conférence des Nations Unies sur le

Développement Durable Développement) et consolider

d'agir comme un laboratoire une source d'inspiration et de bonnes pratiques sur un certain

, énergie solaire, etc.) pour dans la région et au-delà.

breuses organisations, de construire un avenir

meilleur dans la région. Les grands projets financés par l'UE, à savoir l'initiative Horizon 2020 et les estion durable de l'eau

sm.eu), le SWITCH-MED, qui l'efficacité des ressources

dans le bassin méditerranéen et d'autres, ont été lancés pour aider à accélérer les progrès de la région financés par le FEM (GEF) sont en

ouvernance et de Développement des en œuvre par le Plan

ONG «Bureau d’Information urable» (Mediterranean

ECSDE), continue sans ntielles telles que l'Initiative Méditerranéenne

l’environnement et au Développement Durable (MEdIES) (www.medies.net) qui Méditerranéens pour

oppement Durable (COMJESD) réunissant des journalistes de la plupart des

, qui est soutenu par la Commission européenne à travers l'initiative Horizon 2020 (renforcement des capacités / Programme Environnement

toutes les initiatives mentionnées ci-dessus la région; informer les membres méditerranéens du Parlement (ainsi que des journalistes et des

l'initiative Horizon 2020 pour la dépollution de la Méditerranée d'ici à 2020 et les qui facilitent actuellement les membres des

d'avoir un impact sur es questions environnementales et à promouvoir les priorités

l'échange et le partage d'expériences et d'idées sur la façon dont les membres du Parlement peuvent renforcer leur implication dans la mise en œuvre des priorités d’H2020 au niveau régional et national (identification des modalités nécessaires, les synergies, etc.)

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Préparation prévue par les participan

Hellénique (23 Octobre 2012).

Compte tenu tout de ce qui précède, les déclarations / interventions des délégations nationales sont encouragés d’être bref (maximum 5députés de toutes les délégations à prendre la parole et de ou les leçons tirés liées aux priorités

1. La pénurie d'eau liée au traitement des eaux usées et le recyclage2. Gestion des déchets solides

3. La production industrielle plus propre

4. L'économie verte à traversl'économie verte)

5. Education en vue du Développement

6. Intégration de la durabilité / critères environnementaux

Les participants sont également invités à des OMD dans leur pays, par exemple, hydriques, l’évaluation d’impacts environnementaux

Durable, y compris pour le contrôle a des interprétations différentes, dans sa version la plus aboutie est liée à un objectif différent et indicateur de progrès: non le produit intérieur brut (PIB), mais lcomme utilité ou "bonheur"/prosperité.

Veuillez envoyer vos présentations PowerPoint ou déclarations écrites à l'avance

et jusqu’au 18 octobre à Mme Eleana Tsakiri

Les langues de travail de la réunion seront l'anglais, le français et l'arabe, MAIS

présentations PowerPoint et les déclarations doivent être

ou en français.

es participants en particulier en vue de la session matin

tout de ce qui précède, les déclarations / interventions des délégations nationales sont être bref (maximum 5-7 minutes déclarations / interventions) afin de permettre aux

députés de toutes les délégations à prendre la parole et de se concentrer sur les meilleures pratiques

priorités d'Horizon 2020 :

traitement des eaux usées et le recyclage Gestion des déchets solides, y compris les déchets marins et ceux des côtesLa production industrielle plus propre (et la consommation)

travers l'écologisation de secteurs (tourisme vert comme contribution à

éveloppement Durable (EDD) Intégration de la durabilité / critères environnementaux, etc. dans les différentes politiques

nt invités à donner une idée, si possible, sur les progrès réalisés en matière dans leur pays, par exemple, sur l'amélioration de la gestion intégrée

l’évaluation d’impacts environnementaux et l'introduction d'Indicateurs

contrôle de la prospérité au-delà du PIB. "L'économie verte" par exemple, qui a des interprétations différentes, dans sa version la plus aboutie est liée à un objectif différent et

roduit intérieur brut (PIB), mais la " prospérité brut/prosperité.

présentations PowerPoint ou déclarations écrites à l'avance

ctobre à Mme Eleana Tsakiri (tsakiri@mio-ecsde.org).

Les langues de travail de la réunion seront l'anglais, le français et l'arabe, MAIS

présentations PowerPoint et les déclarations doivent être écrites

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ts en particulier en vue de la session matinale au Parlement

tout de ce qui précède, les déclarations / interventions des délégations nationales sont 7 minutes déclarations / interventions) afin de permettre aux

se concentrer sur les meilleures pratiques

des côtes

l'écologisation de secteurs (tourisme vert comme contribution à

, etc. dans les différentes politiques

donner une idée, si possible, sur les progrès réalisés en matière intégrée des ressources

ndicateurs de Développement

delà du PIB. "L'économie verte" par exemple, qui a des interprétations différentes, dans sa version la plus aboutie est liée à un objectif différent et

prospérité brute nationale» mesurée

présentations PowerPoint ou déclarations écrites à l'avance

ecsde.org).

Les langues de travail de la réunion seront l'anglais, le français et l'arabe, MAIS

écrites soit en anglais