Project | Jan, 2015 - Oct, 2022

IUCN Med-MAVA Joint Programme (2015-2019): Phase 1 IUCN Med-MAVA Joint Programme (2020-2022): Phase 2

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Overview and objectives

Summary:
The programme was compiled by the IUCN Mediterranean office for the MAVA Foundation, based on the IUCN Mediterranean Programme 2013-2016 and 2017-2020, the MAVA Programme for Biodiversity and as a…
The programme was compiled by the IUCN Mediterranean office for the MAVA Foundation, based on the IUCN Mediterranean Programme 2013-2016 and 2017-2020, the MAVA Programme for Biodiversity and as a result of consultation and meetings with MAVA Foundation.
This programme takes into account the results of the previous collaboration with MAVA and take into consideration the new MAVA Outcome Action plans strategy and also the new Strategy of IUCN-Med developed in 2019. It aims at supporting conservation projects in the Mediterranean and at strengthening the capacities of MAVA community partners .
Objective:
The programme is divided into 5 Strategic lines with 16 objectives: Strategic Line 1: Enhance cooperation and coordination between all Mediterranean stakeholders in order to influence governance and…
The programme is divided into 5 Strategic lines with 16 objectives:
Strategic Line 1: Enhance cooperation and coordination between all Mediterranean stakeholders in order to influence governance and institutional processes for effective conservation and sustainable management of Mediterranean biodiversity and natural resources.
Strategic Line 2: Improve knowledge on biodiversity and on the management of areas of importance for biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean Region.
Strategic Line 3: Foster networking, capacity building, and exchange of experiences for effective conservation of Mediterranean socio-ecological and cultural systems.
Strategic Line 4: Empower civil society for the conservation, sustainable use, and restoration of natural resources through Nature-Based Solutions.
Strategic Line 5: Promote nature conservation via innovative information and communication tools to meet ongoing needs for environmentally sound decision-making and effective knowledge sharing on the status of Mediterranean biodiversity.

The programme will be implemented in collaboration with main IUCN partners (UNEP/MAP, ACCOBAMS, GFCM-FAO, UfM, UNESCO World Heritage, UMA) and the IUCN Commission experts and Members in the region.

Project at a glance

Start date:
Jan, 2015
End date:
Oct, 2022
Budget:
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Members and partners

Acción por el Mundo Salvaje,
Agencia Efe SA,
American University of Beirut,
Association de Gestion Integrée des Ressources,
Ayuntamiento de Málaga,
CIRCE,
Comité Nacional de Miembros de la UICN en España,
Comité national de l’UICN, France,
Comité national des Membres de l'UICN du Maroc,
Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación del Territorio, Junta de Andalucía,
Direction Générale des Forets,
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency,
Fundación Biodiversidad,
Fundación Oceana (Europe),
Groupe de Recherche pour la Protection des Oiseaux au Maroc,
Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte contre la Désertification,
IDDRI,
Institut Scientifique,
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2017-2020,
IUCN SSC Aquatic Plant Specialist Group,
IUCN SSC Mediterranean Plant Specialist Group,
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2017-2020,
MAB France,
MedWet,
Ministère de l`Environnement et des Energies Renouvelables,
Ministère du Développement Locale et de l'Environnement,
National Institute of Oceanography,
OREDD - Morocco,
Plantlife International,
Stichting Rubicon,
Universidad de Cádiz,
Universidad de Málaga,
Universidad de Sevilla,
University Abdelmalek Essaâdi