RT null T1 Protected areas in the Mediterranean: analytical study of the relevant Legislation – MAP technical reports series No. 83 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 International Union for Conservation of Nature, K1 United Nations protected area K1 environmental law K1 Mediterranean region K1 protected area K1 Algeria K1 Cyprus K1 Egypt K1 Spain K1 France K1 Greece K1 Israel K1 Italy K1 Malta K1 Morocco K1 Monaco K1 Tunisia K1 Türkiye YR 1994 FD 1994 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30483 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30483 NO This study consists essentially of a country-by-country review of the legislation of the countries bordering the Mediterranean with regard to the establishment of marine or coastal protected areas and, in particular, the special areas of conservation designated under the Protocol of 3 April 1982 to the Barcelona Convention on Specially Protected Areas in the Mediterranean (Geneva Protocol). This overview is followed by a summary in the form of conclusions analysing the various problems involved in the establishment and management of these protected areas. When analysing the legislation in force, an attempt was made to review as many legal texts as possible. Thus, the general texts on coastal protection, protected areas and fisheries were analysed, insofar as the latter allow the establishment of no-fishing zones. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026