The aim of the project is to improve the effectiveness of conservation policies in relation to wetlands protected in the MED area. It will be analyzed, will test and disseminate institutional collaboration and a mechanism for the integration and coordination of the various political plans and initiatives that affect the protected wetlands, while participatory tools will be tested in order to actively involve local stakeholders in the conservation, management and sustainable development of ecosystems and landscapes of the wetlands. The project started on 1st of November 2016 and is expected to be completed on 30th April 2019 (30 months). Project is being implemented in 6 Mediterranean countries (Slovenia, France, Malta, Portugal, Italy and Spain) and the Project pilot implementation activities take part in 9 Protected Areas.