MPA Community Network

The MPA Community Network is an umbrella initiative developed to centralise and connect MPA-related projects across Europe, as well as fostering collaboration among MPA managers, stakeholders, and conservation experts. This initiative seeks to reduce fragmentation, improve coordination, and enhance networking for more effective marine conservation.

Core components

1) The Networking Platform

The Networking Platform (Working Group on BlueActionMatch) is space for MPA managers to connect, share experiences, and collaborate with key stakeholders, while staying informed on the latest tools, research, and methodologies. Join today to access key updates, resources, mentorship opportunities as well as discussions, ensuring you do not miss important developments that could benefit your work.

2) The Website

The website serves as a one-stop resource for MPA managers, ensuring easy access to critical information based on context specific selection support and reducing duplication across initiatives.

It showcases:

  • Tools
  • Best practices
  • Case studies
  • Guidelines from various EU-funded projects
  • Resources developed
  • 12+ Member Projects

 If you have any inquiries, questions or feedback, feel free to reach out to:

📩 Mariana Mata Lara – mml@submariner-network.eu

📩 Franziska Drews-von Ruckteschell – fdr@submariner-network.eu

Check out our Demo Sites ➜