Progetto AMIS: Algerian coast Management through Integration and Sustainability [Third Regional Environment Programme in the Meditterranean (SMAP III) - Budget line(s) 19 08 02 01 (Meda)+

The project involves CIRSA experts on different environmental topics dealing with water quality, coastal erosion, beaches rehabilitation, collection and management of environmental data, environmental conformity, etc. Senior expert and President of the Steering Commitee is Giovanni Gabbianelli (CIRSA). In more details: The proposed project aims to support national efforts in promoting sustainable use of coastal resources in Algeria and simultaneously contribute to the protection of the environment and sounder development of coastal zones in the Mediterranean. The project focuses on improving planning and management of coastal zone in the Wilaya d’Alger; providing technical assistance to the relevant Algerian institutions for the updating and enhancing national legislative frameworks on coastal zone management; and mainstreaming the application of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) approach into local and regional development policy in Algeria. The project will be implemented by a the consortium consisting of Italian research institute CIRSA (beneficiary) and Algerian agency for the protection of the Wilaya d’Alger coast - Agence Urbaine chargée de la Protection et de la Promotion du littoral et des zones touristiques de la Wilaya d’Alger (APPL) project partner. IMET will also be supporting the project financially and participating to its implementation through its expertise and institutional relationship with Algeria. Project activities will target Wilaya d’Alger authorities as well as its coastal municipalities and others relevant institution involved in ICZM issue. The total project duration is 2 years