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The Drin Dialogue Consultation Meeting in Tirana: Moving towards a shared vision for the management of the extended Drin Basin
Representatives of national, regional and local authorities, water users associations, academia, members from the private sector, NGOs as well as representatives of international organizations and donor countries met on 5 April 2011, in Tirana, Albania to
Enhancing the involvement of NGOs in the MedPartnership activities: the Drin Dialogue process
Within the framework of the MedPartnership activities, where MIO-ECSDE is responsible for the meaningful participation of civil society in the implementation of the project and the overall strengthening of civil society in the Mediterranean, an NGO networking meeting was organized on the 4th of April 2011 in Tirana back-to-back with the Albanian Consultation Meeting
Legal Instruments reducing risks from offshore exploration activities and protecting the Mediterranean coasts’ degradation enter into force today
Athens, 24th March 2011 – Two of the most innovative legal instruments for environmental protection in the Mediterranean, the Offshore and the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Protocols of the Barcelona Convention will enter into force today.
Celebrating World Water Day 2011. Raising awareness for the sustainable management of fresh water resources
On the occasion of the International World Water Day, Prof. Scoullos, Chairman of MIO-ECSDE, was interviewed by SKAI radio on the main issues that “drain” water today. Prof Scoullos stated that “Phenomena related to the water, either concerning floods or extended droughts are steadily increasing.
MIO-ECSDE at UNEP/MAP’s 3rd Meeting of Technical Experts on the Ecosystem Approach
Following up in its commitment to contribute to the UNEP/MAP process of developing the Ecosystem Approach for the Mediterranean, MIO-ECSDE participated at the 3rd Meeting of Technical Experts on the Ecosystem Approach, held in Istanbul on 10-11 Mach 2011.
11th Mediterranean Honorific Award
Mediterrània CIE and MIO-ECSDE are calling for candidates to be considered for the 11th MEDITERRANEAN HONORIFIC AWARD, addressed to innovative projects relating to the environment and sustainable development.