Baltic Sea Protected Areas
Inspired by work in Kosterhavets and Ytre Hvaler National Parks, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) decided to work with its country administrative boards to integrate adaptive management in a network of 5 Baltic Sea Protected Areas (BSPAs). FOS has supported this initiative by offering process guidance and technical assistance to piloting Adaptive Collaborative Management [...]
Axios Delta
The Axios Delta is a relatively natural Mediterranean delta just next to Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. The delta is now part of the European network of biological importance (Natura 2000) and this means that Greece has the legal obligation to maintain its natural values. In 2008-2009, FOS assisted the Management Authority – a multi-stakeholder [...]
Europe
In 2007, FOS started a branch office in Europe and has since worked extensively with partners across the region, providing training, coaching, and facilitation services. Much of the work to date has focused on applying an adaptive management approach to protected area management.