Θαλάσσιες προστατευόμενες περιοχές της Μεσογείου : η περίπτωση του Εθνικού Θαλάσσιου Πάρκου Νοτίου Αιγαίου

Νικολόπουλος, Γεώργιος

Mediterranean marine protected areas : the case of the South Aegean National Marine Park

Master Thesis

Author

Νικολόπουλος, Γεώργιος

Date

2026-03

Abstract

Sustainable Development Goal 14, concerning the sustainable management and protection of marine and coastal ecosystems through integrated and strategic action plans, lies at the core of the UN "2030 Agenda". Recognizing the vital role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in enhancing the resilience of life below water and their contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation, this thesis analyses the institutional framework and effectiveness of MPAs. Emphasis is placed on the Mediterranean Sea and Greece, given that the Mediterranean ecosystem is one of the most complex yet fragile on the planet. Furthermore, the study examines the case of the new National Marine Park of the South Aegean, investigating the level of familiarity and the perceptions of local communities in the South Cyclades regarding its contribution to local sustainability. Regarding the methodology, the research adopts a quantitative approach based on the use of a structured, closed-ended questionnaire. Via data processing, a Sustainable Development Index is developed to quantitatively capture residents' views on the Park's impact on the area's sustainability. The results show that while the local community significantly recognizes the Park's positive contribution to Sustainable Development, there are notable deficits in the information strategy adopted by the state and the scientific community. The thesis highlights the imperative need for more effective communication of the Park's benefits to ensure social acceptance and the long-term success of the institution.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Βιοοικονομία, Κυκλική Οικονομία και Βιώσιμη Ανάπτυξη

Department

Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

120

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/19127

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