Sustainable financing sources for protected areas in the Mediterranean
2006
López Ornat, Arturo |
Jiménez-Caballero, Sira |
Protected Areas in the Mediterranean significantly contribute to sustaining the economy of the region. Covering around 300,000 Km2, they provide freshwater flows, resources for hydropower, recreation and tourism, fisheries, biodiversity, and other ecosystem services. Regional assessments have concluded that a major effort needs to be made to solve their state of chronic under-funding.