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CMED highlights how Mediterranean diet is part of our cultural heritage
The Mediterranean diet is included in the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. More than just food, it promotes social interaction, as communal meals are the cornerstone of social customs and festive events. As a “product” of the interchange...
An overview of Makhzoumi Foundation’s 2021 environmental activities
Since its establishment in 1997, caring for the Environment has been one of the main objectives of the Makhzoumi Foundation. The Environment and Development Program, through its activities and projects, tackles 14 out of the 17 SDGs. It aims to improve the environment...
Showcasing plant diversity in Mount Barquash, Jordan
Located at the intersection of three continents with varied physical characteristics and landforms, Jordan is blessed with a rich and diverse ecosystem; it encapsulates 2498 registered plant species. The Barqash Forest is one of the largest forests in Jordan...
MIO-ECSDE Members react to the eastern Mediterranean February oil spill
In February 2021, over 1200 tons of tar washed up across more than 160km of coastline in Israel's Mediterranean coast from Rosh Hanikra to Ashkelon, following a heavy storm and unusually high waves. Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority called the spill “one of the most...
21 Lebanese projects contribute to the reduction of plastic waste in the Mediterranean
MIO-ECSDE Member Organization, the Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF), together with the Lebanese Eco Movement (LEM) have received an EU grant to work on combating marine pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, with emphasis on plastics. As part of the project “Lebanese...
Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània fights plastic pollution in Costa Daurada
The environmental and ecological pressures on the Tarragona coastline are getting worse according to Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània, a MIO-ECSDE member organization. Angel Juarez, the President of the organization, in his article “The Costa Daurada, a sea of...