COMMON project aims at applying ICZM principles to the marine litter management, improving the environmental performance of 5 pilot coastal areas in Italy (2), Tunisia (2) and Lebanon (1), testing a model that could be transferred to the whole Mediterranean area. Through a better knowledge of the marine litter phenomenon, specific training and capacity building activities addressed to local and regional authorities, MPAs, Turtles Rescue Centres and citizens, thematic awareness-raising campaign and information material, targeted networking activities at basin level, COMMON project will involve local communities in the integration of marine litter management and disposal in coastal planning with the ICZM approach.