The EFFECTIVE European Horizon project workshop took place on October 27, at the Centro Polivalente of the Municipality of Cabras. The event was organised by the One Ocean Foundation, in collaboration with the Marine Protected Area “Penisola del Sinis – Isola di Mal di Ventre” and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park.

The workshop aimed to identify key environmental pressures affecting protected areas, using the 11 Good Environmental Status (GES) indicators defined by the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Applying these indicators at a local level relies on the expertise and on-the-ground experience of those working in the area.

The event opened and closed with remarks from the Mayor of Cabras and featured strong participation from the Sardinian research community, including professors from the University of Sassari, researchers from the International Marine Center and CNR-IAS of Oristano, alongside the active contribution of the Marine Protected Area “Penisola del Sinis – Isola di Mal di Ventre.”

This workshop marks the first step in a wider, ongoing process that will continue to engage these stakeholders in future project phases, with the aim of strengthening the management and effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).