Rational: Mediterranean coastal areas have usually a low resource base and at the same time are under severe anthropogenic pressure: over exploitation and inefficient management, especially in tourist areas, coupled with the impacts of climate changes are the characteristics. According to data (e.g UNDP-ACT, Eurostat) there is a gap in information, training and capacity building on these issues in the Mediterranean at Local level. Local Authorities and NGOs are usually not well informed, not trained and thus not able to take action and decisions that promote sustainable development, compiling the impacts of climate change with the principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Scope of the project: This proposal aims at filling this training gap through the development of a well-structured, innovative, interactive, work-linked vocational training program, directly focused on Mediterranean Local Authorities and NGOs and through them to practitioners, tuned to accommodate Mediterranean particularities and needs especially in touristic coastal areas. The methodology is problem solving oriented including the development of two training Manuals, implementation of interactive ICT tools, on-the-job trainings, dedicated workshops, test-training sessions and field visits. The results will be translated in English, Greek, Maltese and Turkish. Partners: Seven partners from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and The Netherlands, representatives of the major coastal key actors: SMEs, Consultancies, NGOs and Local Authorities. -Impacts: The major envisaged impact is to support local policy makers, practitioners and society to develop skills and capacity in order to foster the knowledge base for policy and practice on sustainable development in the Mediterranean. By acquiring non routine skills the trainees will improve their status in the labour market. The promotion of networking, synergies and mobility is an inherent activity in this proposal.