The Mediterranean is characterised by a high diversity of species and ecosystems, highly productive lands and seas, a moderate climate, as well as a particular landscape and harmony between man and nature. Among the problems affecting the region are the rapid urbanisation of coastal zones, thus reducing the extent of natural areas; the modification of coastal landscapes; the increasing conflicts between the uses of land, water and other natural resources; the increasing loss of soil due to erosion, and the scarcity of water.
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3º edición del Festival Life + ‘Mares de Posidonia’ 7 y 8 de junio
El municipio de El Ejido acoge la tercera edición del Festival Life+ ‘Mares de Posidonia’ los días 7 y 8 de junio que de manera divertida y lúdica quiere dar a conocer a los asistentes el papel crucial que desempeñan las praderas marinas para la buena salud del litoral, como hábitat y criadero de numerosas especies comerciales, para purificar el agua o como sumidero de carbono. …
20 May 2013 | News story
Towards the “Blue Society”
Since the start of the industrial revolution, human activities have significantly altered the very balance of our planet and the lives we all live. These activities have heavily affected marine ecosystems and the way we use our seas and oceans. IUCN has joined forced with a group of organizations in the Sea For Society project. …
17 May 2013 | News story
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Planification participative pour la gestion efficace des aires marines protégée au Maroc
Le 4 mai, le séminaire régional « Recherche et planification participative pour la gestion intégrée des aires marines dédiées aux activités de pêche artisanale au sein de la méditerranée marocaine » a eu lieu à Al Hoceima (Maroc) où environ 90 pêcheurs venus de toute la méditerranée, de Saidia jusqu’à M’Diq, ont assisté à une Journée de recherche participative afin de trouver des solutions communes pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des écosystèmes côtiers et marins. …
17 May 2013 | News story
Events
Meeting of the MedPAN Advisory Committee, 17 May 2013, Malaga.
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation will participate next 17 May 2013 in the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Network of Marine Protected Areas Managers in the Mediterranean (MedPAN). The encounter will take place at the Malaga’s port in the new premises of Aula del Mar, a marine conservation association of Malaga and Member of IUCN. … | French | Spanish
08 May 2013 | Event
International Marine Protected Areas Congress 27-28 oct. 2013
Every four years, the International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC) brings together major maritime stakeholders from around the globe, beyond national or sectorial boundaries, to assist in the conservation and sustainable development of the oceans. …
08 May 2013 | Event
Third workshop for improving capacity for species conservation in Maghreb countries
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation is implementing a project to improve capacities on species conservation planning and management in three Maghreb countries (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). One of the main activities of this project for this year is to hold training courses about elaboration of Species Conservation Strategies in these three countries. …
08 May 2013 | Event
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