PNRR: MiTE-ISPRA protocol signed for the restoration of the seabed and marine habitats
400 million euros for interventions in favor of the sustainable blue economy
With the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the MiTE and ISPRA, the M2C4-3.5 investment of the PNRR "Restoration and protection of the seabed and marine habitats" can be carried out, which will allow to the Country to strengthen the observation capacities of marine ecosystems and implement a recovery and restoration campaign of marine habitats degraded by anthropogenic pressure.
The project, included in mission 2 "Green revolution and ecological transition", provides for a total investment of 400 million euros for the Italian seas, in line with the objectives set by the European strategy for 2030 on biodiversity and the measures envisaged by the Strategy for the marine environment.
The memorandum of understanding establishes the forms of collaboration between the Ministry of Ecological Transition and ISPRA for the achievement of the project objectives through the following actions:
- development of observation systems for marine and marine-coastal ecosystems;
- mapping of Posidonia meadows and habitats of community interest;
- ecological restoration of the seabed and marine habitats;
- implementation of protective measures.