Proposals must be submitted electronically by 19 November 2023.

The "Mediterranean Symposium on Ecology and Conservation of Marine and Coastal Bird Species" is an initiative led by SPA/RAC within the framework of the Barcelona Convention and its Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol). It is aimed at addressing the ecological and conservation concerns pertaining to marine and coastal bird species in the Mediterranean region.

The event is scheduled to take place in Djerba, Tunisia, from 13th to 15th February 2024. It is being organized by SPA/RAC in partnership with Association “Les Amis des Oiseaux”, and other regional partners such us IUCN Med, Tour du Valat, BirdLife International, Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO/BirdLife in France), and the Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA). The event is organized thanks to the French Voluntary Contribution (FVC), provided to UNEP/MAP to implement its Programme of Work 2022-2023.

The objective of this assignment is to support the efforts on the promotion of the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium on Ecology and Conservation of Marine and Coastal Bird Species, through the development and implementation of an effective communication and visibility plan.

For further details, please refer to the Terms of Reference.