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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.
YouthXChange in the Mediterranean: Lebanese events. A project to challenge our consumption behaviours and inspire responsible consumer choices, 4-5 February 2011, Rabat, Morocco
Following a series of events in Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon the “YouthXChange in the Mediterranean” initiative was launched in Rabat, Morocco, on 4-5 February 2011. The two-day event was jointly organized by CMED and MIO-ECSDE/MEdIES in the general framework of UNESCO/UNEP’s initiative “Youth X Change”.
Turkish documentary demonstrating the destructive effects of large dams on nature and local societies
Even though in Turkish, this remarkable documentary sends a strong message about the severe environmental and social impacts of large hydroelectric power projects.