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6. Scientific initiatives to protect the marine environment 19
6.1 Best practice demonstrated during on-site visits 19
6.2 Coastal observing and forecasting system 19

6.3 Protection and study of marine meadows 20
6.4 Rescue centre for Sea Turtles and Monk Seal Observatory 20
7. Smart solutions in governance and social innovation 21
7.1 Best practice demonstrated during on-site visits 21

7.2 Methods of cooperation 21
7.3 SmileGov project 21
7.4 The Pact of Islands 22

7.5 Redeveloping the urban environment 22
8. Recommendations 22
8.1 Introductory remarks 22
8.2 EESC recommendations 23
8.2.1 General recommendations 23

8.2.2 Information and communication technologies (ICT) 23
8.2.3 Energy and transport and the environment 23
8.2.4 Tourism development 23

8.2.5 Economic development 24
8.2.6 Scientific initiatives 24
8.2.7 Governance 24
9. Conclusions 24

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