A.3.4.1. Analysis of the regulatory framework and governance of salinas in the mediterranean region: the cases of tunisia, italy, lebanon, and spain

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This report entitled “Analysis of the regulatory framework and governance of salinas in the Mediterranean region: the cases of Tunisia, Italy, Lebanon, and Spain” provides an overview of governance, planning and regulations affecting the management of artisanal solar evaporation salinas in the Mediterranean. The first chapter addresses governance and sustainability form a more theoretical approach. It also identifies the main challenges these salinas face, both at a generic, region‐wide level as more specific difficulties, as stated in previous surveys conducted within the MedArtSal project. Tools to facilitate sustainable management and financing are also offered here. The chapter ends with a brief explanation of the methodology used in this report. The second chapter provides a framework of governance for salinas at international, European, and national levels, with a case study on Ramsar sites. A brief explanation of the MedArtSal partner salinas in Spain, Italy, Tunisia and Lebanon as well as a few examples of good governance elsewhere in the region are offered here. The third chapter focuses on practical aspects of governance, such as the identification of stakeholders and the styles of governance that can be applied. It then links these topics with some thoughts about artisanal salt making in the past, present and future. The fourth and last chapter gathers the issues addressed in the report and gives recommendations for sustainable governance at various levels, aimed especially at the salinas and their managers.