The National Marine Park of Zakynthos, Greece, is situated in the southern-most part of the island, in Laganas Bay. It is the first fully-established National Park in Greece to have integrated management status with the objective of sustainable development.
The area has suffered for a long period of time from uncontrolled
human development, building up pressure on the natural ecosystem and putting
in danger the local flora and fauna, especially the loggerhead sea turtles.
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to incorporate sustainable development principles in economic and social activities / functions;
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to protect the environment within the NMPZ using "on site" actions, and to ensure minimal disturbance to the species and habitats;
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to promote the idea of integrated coastal zone management and sustainable development, through local initiatives, amongst the people who are economically active in any sector in the area;
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to inform people living on the island about the values of the environment and their protection through integrated management and participation;
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to ensure that visitors to the area are correctly informed about the importance of natural habitats;
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to provide the necessary "on site" demonstration and guidance facilities that will help both the local population and visitors participate in the active management and protection of the area.
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Collaboration and involvement of local stakeholders in accordance to the National Marine Park objectives;
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Environmental management and protection in the area of the NMPZ;
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Upgrading, promotion and exploitation of the environment actions;
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International cooperation with other Marine Parks seeking transfer of know-how and common problem solutions with reference to ICZM;
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Programme management;
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Monitoring and evaluation system of the management agency of NMPZ;
| Initial Budget (Euro) | Modified budget (Euro) | |
| Personnel | 868.893 | 868.893 |
| Travel | 44.750 | 44.750 |
| External assistance | 292.050 | 263.050 |
| Durables: total non-depreciated cost | 270.000 | 122.000 |
| - Infrastructure sub-tot. | 180.000 | 75.000 |
| - Equipment sub-tot. | 90.000 | 47.000 |
| - Prototypes sub-tot. | ||
| Consumables | 40.000 | 35.000 |
| Other costs | 29.000 | 29.000 |
| Overheads | 75.000 | 75.000 |
| SUM TOTAL | 1.619.693 | 1.437.693 |