Provider: Charles Ehler, Oceans Visions
Contact: Charles Ehler, charles.ehler [at] mac.com, Paris, France
Source of additional information: www.charles-ehler.com
Learning objective: Introduce new professionals interested in MSP to its essential elements
Structure and content: Organized around the 10 steps of MSP in the 2009 UNESCO publication, “MSP: a step-by-step approach toward ecosystem-based management”, downloadable at: http://www.unesco-ioc-marinesp.be
Target audience: The course is primarily intended for new professionals responsible for planning and management of marine areas and their resources.
Format: In person
Type of course: Non degree
Number of participants: 10-30
Costs and conditions for participating: Course is usually financed through national and regional governments starting MSP initiatives
Duration: 1-5 days
Frequency: On demand
Upcoming dates: On demand
Regions/countries where offered: The training has been offered in the USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Vietnam, China, South Africa, and Namibia
Available trainers per region: Not applicable