The online discussion between citizens and public authorities of the participating regions was initiated with the launch of the platforms. The Greek platform hosted by Ionian Islands Region was launched on January 2010, while the Spanish platform hosted by the Valencia Region on April 2010.

With the end of the project in March 2011 the U@MARENOSTRUM final eParticipation results are encouraging and indicate that:

On both platforms 1883 registered users have participated in the Forum with 1313 posted arguments, on 120 environmental topics connected to 21 Public Consultations regarding water protection and management in the Mediterranean.

Moreover, registered users participated in the platform with 228 markers overall on the interactive maps, 1005 electronic signatures overall on the 3 ePetitions hosted on the platforms, 619 answers overall in 6 online surveys, while 22 Electronic Letters have been sent to Officials of Ionian Islands Region by citizen-users.

Check out the full story by connecting to the U@MARENOSTRUM project website:
www.uatmarenostrum.eu

Or log on directly to the U@MARENOSTRUM platforms:

1. For Greece: http://uatmarenostrumionianislands.gr/
2. For Spain: http://marenostrum.gva.es/

For further information regarding the project and its activities please contact us: info@uatmarenostrum.eu