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IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
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Conservation of Mediterranean Ecosystems & Biodiversity
Account of International Union for Conservation of Nature, Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN Med) in Spain

https://iucn.org/our-work/region/mediterranean
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🌿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗨𝗖𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 🌍

📅 𝟵–𝟭𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶

Explore our programme: iucn.org/story/202510...
Mediterranean inspiring practices at World Conservation Congress
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 cons...
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🏖️Rethinking #tourism in the #Mediterranean to protect nature and benefit communities

Discover the Mediterranean case study of the MEET Network in IUCN's new report "The nature of success: Stories of impact from IUCN’s collaboration with businesses"
🔗 iucn.org/sites/defaul...

#business #sustainable
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Do not miss this webinar co-moderated by Andrés Alcántara with European experiences on #urban river #restoration and a debate on shaping public perception of #rivers and the challenges and opportunities arisen when applying nature-based solutions.

Register 👉https://tinyurl.com/3hp68x8a
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Multifunctional Restoration of River Ecosystems. Integrating Ecology, Infrastructures and Social Issues. After registering, you will receive a confirmation ...
River restoration is emerging as a key strategy to address the environmental, social, and urban challenges facing our cities. In response to the ecological degradation of many urban waterways, more an...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🌿 MUBADARAT: Civil society at the heart of conservation in North Africa.

Celebrating women and youth driving nature conservation through 20 inspiring stories from across North Africa. 💚 #Mubadarat #IUCNcongress #NatureForAll #youth
🔗Know the stories and author behind each image: bit.ly/4heCtHY
October 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🌊✨ Day 5 at #IUCNcongress 2025 marked the closing of an inspiring week of #Mediterranean dialogue and global exchange.

From Morocco’s new Raptor Strategy 🦅 to testimonies on grant-making 🌱, Green List mentor training 🏞️, and strategic discussions on the Kunming-Montreal GBF 🌍🤝

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#tech4nature #iucncongress #medatcongress #youthfornature #mubadarat #africafornature #iucngreenlist | IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
🌊🌿✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗨𝗖𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 The final day of the public sessions closed an inspiring week of exchanges, partnerships, and Mediterranean contributio...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🌊🌿✨ Mediterranean Highlights: Day 4 at the #IUCNcongress 2025

From powerful dialogues on grant-making, scientific cooperation & water governance 💧 to new partnerships 🌿 and blue economy solutions 🌊

Today the #Mediterranean voice was loud and clear. 💬🌍

👉 Explore more: bit.ly/491SiPX
#bridge | IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
🌊🌿✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗨𝗖𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Another inspiring day of dialogue, cooperation, and Mediterranean contributions at the Congress! 💬🌍 ➡️ The day began ...
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October 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:

🌊 The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions
🌿 From Commitment to Action: The Green List as a Conservation Strategy for 30x30

Follow along with us to stay tuned to the pulse of the Mediterranean at #IUCNcongress.
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🌊🌿✨ Mediterranean Highlights – Day 1 at the IUCN World

A vibrant start for the Mediterranean community at the Congress! 💬🌍

From blue tourism and the Green List to resilient land management across Africa.

👉 Explore more: bit.ly/48sLWsV

#IUCNcongress #MedatCongress2025
#iucncongress #bluetourism #greenlist #naturepositive #sustainability #biodiversity #natureforall #africafornature #medatcongress2025 | IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
🌊🌿✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗨𝗖𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 A vibrant start for the Mediterranean community at the Congress! 💬🌍 📸 HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco and the Pr...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🌍 From now until the end of the #IUCNCongress 💙 we’ll be sharing each day’s most inspiring #Mediterranean sessions, stories of collaboration, innovation and resilience shaping our region’s future.

📅 Thursday, 9 October begins with highlights you won’t want to miss:
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🌿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗨𝗖𝗡 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 🌍

📅 𝟵–𝟭𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶

Explore our programme: iucn.org/story/202510...
Mediterranean inspiring practices at World Conservation Congress
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 cons...
iucn.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌿 #ProtectedAreas aren’t just lines on a map, they safeguard #biodiversity and sustain #ecosystems.

27 Mediterranean sites are pioneering self-evaluation against the IUCN #GreenList Standard, setting an ambitious benchmark for Europe and beyond.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4o9JLiw

#WCC2025
October 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📅 One Week to Go!

The #IUCNCongress is just around the corner, taking place 9-15 October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE 🌍

This event brings together actors from around the world, from governments to youth to Indigenous Peoples, to shape the future of #conservation.

🔗 iucncongress2025.org

#ClimateAction
October 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
✨ IUCN Med welcomes seven new Members to our Union in the Med region

Our network continues to grow stronger with the addition of these organisations from 🇫🇷, 🇲🇦, 🇪🇸, 🇹🇳

Organisations interested in joining IUCN or engaging with the IUCN network 🔗 join.iucn.org
October 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📢 New #BlueTourism report highlights both the risks of business-as-usual and the opportunities for #sustainabletourism in the Med.

🔗 bit.ly/42mSrJT

Key takeaways:
✅ Accelerate decarbonisation
✅ Prioritise low-impact, community-rooted models
✅ Strengthen MPAs
October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Did you know the #Mediterranean holds 7% of the world’s microplastics while making up only 1% of global waters? 😱

We are working with partners to cut plastics at the source, support islands & cities, and promote the #CircularEconomy.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4gN4sOJ
#PlasticPollution #IUCNCongress
Strengthening efforts to tackle plastic pollution in the Mediterranean
Plastic pollution threatens the Mediterranean, one of the world’s most fragile seas, with IUCN Members pushing for stronger global action, IUCN Med is tackling the crisis through island and urban init...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🌍Tech meets Nature in Spain

3 pilot cases in the #Tech4Nature project, demonstrate how regional innovation can inspire solutions worldwide:

🦅 Monitoring Bonelli’s eagles
🦇 Tracking bats
🏔️ Protecting Sierra Nevada

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ItRmt0

#IUCNCongress @huaweieurope.bsky.social
Tech meets nature: how Spain’s parks are using AI to protect raptors, bats and mountain wetlands
From tracking Bonelli’s eagles and bats in Catalonia to monitoring fragile high-mountain wetlands in Sierra Nevada, the technology reveals how human activity affects ecosystems.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 🤝
Major step for regional #cooperation with the European Subregional Technical and Scientific Cooperation Support Centre (TSC) to advance #biodiversity and climate resilience across Europe.

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September 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
At #IUCNCongress, the IUCN Africa Pavilion, led by the IUCN Secretariat offices in Eastern and Southern Africa, the Mediterranean, & West and Central Africa, will unite members, governments, and partners, with each day featuring events centered on a specific theme.

Learn more 👉 iucncongress2025.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🌍 This week, IUCN Med Director Maher Mahjoub visited #Tunisia to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and partners.
He also delivered the opening keynote at the 1st Assises ACICT on Nature-based Solutions. 🌱
👉 Read more : bit.ly/47IZCzu
#mediterranean #tunisia #naturebasedsolutions #biodiversity #climateadaptation | IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
🌍 Today in Tunis, the Director of the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗯, had the opportunity to engage with the technical departments of the 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. He...
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September 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Damos inicio al taller que organizamos junto el Centro de Cooperación para el Mediterráneo de la UICN Med en Eurecat Amposta presente en el marco de los proyectos @RESTCOAST_H2020 y IMPETUS.

#ClimateImpetus #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #H2020 htag/innovation%C2%A0@iucnmed.bsky.social%C2%A0" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#innovation @iucnmed.bsky.social  @eurecat.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! 🌍

The EU-funded project CO-OP4CBD is proposing a training and networking session for experts from or based in Europe

📍Malaga (Spain)
🗓️18-20 November 2025

Register by 26 September ✍ tinyurl.com/46zvc8u7

#TSC #Biodiversity #KnowledgeManagement #GlobalBiodiversityFramework #KMGBF
September 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🦅 Ahead of #InternationalVultureDay, Morocco launches its first National Strategy for Raptor Conservation 🇲🇦

Led by ANEF & IUCN Med, the 10-year plan protects 12 raptor species & key migratory corridors 🌍

📖 Read more: iucn.org/news/202509/...

#Conservation #VultureDay
September 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🌱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 💦

Learn about our work with the Building River Dialogue and Governance #BRIDGE initiative and the #Mediterranean Alliance for Wetlands to shape fair #water governance.

👉https://tinyurl.com/554xu42p
September 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌍 IUCN Members are leading the way at the World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi!

For the first time, online voting makes participation more inclusive than ever. Members from Mediterranean countries contributed with 51 motions on key issues 🌊🌿♻️🤝

#WCC2025 #Mediterranean
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Mediterranean Members engage through motions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 | IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
🌍 The Members lead the way at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) From 9-15 October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, IUCN Members will shape the future of global conservation through the motions process, a c...
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August 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM