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MEDASSET’s mission to save dolphins, sea turtles and other vulnerable species through the MedBycatch project
Along with other waters globally, the Mediterranean Sea suffers heavily from the bycatch issue, putting many vulnerable marine species under threat. Over 132,000 sea turtles are captured each year in the Mediterranean, with probably over 44,000 incidental deaths...
PPNEA denounces the decision of the Prosecutor’s Office in the case of the Balkan lynx
PPNEA (Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania), which has been working on the conservation of the Balkan lynx * in the country for more than 15 years, denounced in June 2020 the poaching of a Balkan lynx and its exhibition in the premises of “Ke...
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...
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...
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...