On behalf of the communication team from Tour du Valat, we contribute to the dissemination of this press release. World Wetlands Day – February 2, 2026 Five levers for action to change course, according to the Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory As World Wetlands Day approaches, the recent report released by the Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory (MWO) warns […]
The report reveals that at least 28% of the species assessed are affected by unsustainable agricultural practices. The Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Med) presented today in Madrid a new report, Biodiversity and Agriculture in the Mediterranean Region: A Species Conservation Perspective, which warns of the growing
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The third edition of the Status of Mediterranean Forests (SoMF 2025) has been officially launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Silva Mediterranea, the Committee on Mediterranean Forestry Questions, during the 6th Near East Forestry Week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia the first week of October 2025. The new report provides
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The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN Med), with Members and key partners from the Mediterranean region will showcase leading initiatives on biodiversity, climate resilience, marine conservation and equitable development during the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. 🌿 Access to the document: Med WCC document The Mediterranean, one of the world’s most biodiverse yet
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A international campaign has been launched to protect the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve in Spain from a controversial expansion of the Guggenheim Museum. Spearheaded by the Mediterranean Alliance for Wetlands, this coalition includes 77 organizations across 35 countries, from WWF and BirdLife partners to grassroots Basque groups. At the heart of the conflict is the proposed
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To mark its 50th anniversary, the Conservatoire du littoral, through its Europe & International delegation, is launching ”Echoes of the shores – 50 stories of coastal conservation from around the world”. This call for contributions, aimed at journalists, professionals and students, aims to get people talking about the world’s coastlines, their challenges, their beauty, their
The The Mediterranean Experts on Climate and environmental Change (MedECC) is launching the preparation of the Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2). MAR2 aims to provide updated scientific knowledge and comprehensive understanding of climate and environmental challenges specific to the Mediterranean region. Many Mediterranean governments and decision-makers have shown strong interest in MAR1 and the subsequent
The Journalismfund Europe vzw, based in Brussels, launched a grant programme to support cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets to conduct investigations into environmental affairs related to Europe. The investigation needs to focus on a cross-border environmental issue that has a strong connection to Europe. This means that the investigation can also involve issues and locations outside Europe, if there is
As the health of the Mediterranean Sea reaches a new low, the Together for the Med network releases its first documentary, that aims to federate, raise awareness and mobilize around the conservation issues of the Mediterranean. Meet Yassine – a Tunisian diver and oceanographer, Nicole – a scientist committed to Greek fishers, and Isaac –
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The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a series of events to promote the role of biodiversity conservation for policies related to the productive, energy and financial sectors in the region, in the city of Malaga. Malaga, 26 September, 2022. – From 26 September to 2 October, the IUCN Center