Two panel discussions on the role of Marine Protected Areas in the Upper Adriatic

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) organized at the Arsenale in Venice two round tables, one Italian and one in English on the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in South Adriatic and on sensitive areas not yet subject to adequate protection as Tegnùe and the lagoon of Venice.
Participation is Free.

PROGRAM


Friday, May 18, America's Cup 'Healthy Ocean Project':
The discussion will take place between 11:00 to 12:30 at 92 TESA on:
The importance and role of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean
participants:
Dan Laffoley, Vice President, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Pierpaolo Campostrini, Director CORILA (Consortium of Research Institutes for the Study of the Lagoon of Venice and the sea),
Roberto Odorico, Marine Biologist, Miramare Marine Protected Area (TS)

Moderator: Carl Gustaf Lundin, Head of Global Marine and Polar Programme, IUCN

The last 20 minutes will be reserved for audience questions


Saturday, May 19, America's Cup 'Healthy Ocean Project':
The discussion, in Italian, will be held between 11:00 to 12:30 at 92 TESA on:
Role and importance of Tegnùe Marine, and importance of Marine Protected Areas for the Lagoon and the Adriatic.
participants:
Piero Mescalchin, President of the Association 'Tegnue di Chioggia' 'ZTB (Biological Protection Zone),
Perlasca Paul, Director of WWF Nature Reserve Valley Averto
Giuseppe Pessa, Marine Biologist, Scientific Committee 'Tegnue' Porto Falconera 'ZTB (Biologically Protected Areas),
Davide Tagliapietra,, Marine Biologist, Institute of Marine Science CNR, Venice
Alexandra Tavern,'' President of the Institution of Venice Lagoon Park ', City of Venice

Moderator: Carl Gustaf Lundin, Head of Global Marine and Polar Programme, IUCN

The last 20 minutes will be reserved for audience questions