In two high-level virtual events, stakeholders around the world joined leaders and champions of NbS from the private and public sector, to find out more about what is being done worldwide and what can be done with the Standard, to mainstream Nature-based Solutions and redefine our relationship with nature
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On the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Tunisian Environment Ministry organized a videoconference in collaboration with the Directorate General of Forests and the Ministry of Health, IUCN-Med, WWF’s office in Tunisia, the Regional Activity Center for Specially Protected Areas of the Barcelona Convention and the National Observatory for New and Emerging Diseases.
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Over 50 representatives from protected areas, relevant stakeholders, international organizations and civil society organizations from Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Lybia, Morocco and Tunisia participated in a workshop to identify, report and support ‘Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures’.
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In the challenging context of the pandemic crisis, the team of PPI-OSCAN 2 is developing new solutions to strengthen the network of civil society associations while improving Communications. Four thematic videoconferences have enabled the development of new ideas of regional partnerships and projects.
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The purpose of the training is to train the 9 Pilot Actions in the Mediterranean involved in the project on Local Ecotourism Cluster Development and Governance, Ecotourism Product Development and finally the MEET and DestiMED Standard for Ecotourism and Monitoring activities
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A panel of 4 journalists from Agence France Presse, Athens News Agency, Lebanese National News Agency and Maghreb Arabe Presse engaged in this virtual coffee break hosted by the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation in collaboration with MedWet in the framework of the Offyourmap campaign. The online session was attended by communicators from several environmental organisations in the Mediterranean region.
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In the following storymap, IUCN-Med has compiled a set of reported cases where agricultural practices have been shown to benefit biodiversity. Grazing, transhumance, herding by sheperds and other cultural practices can help to disperse seeds, preserve genetic diversity or protect certain types of plants, birds or insects.
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On World Environment Day, civil society organizations from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Lybia joined forces in a video campaign, which gave voice to the different projects aiming to preserve nature and foster sustainable development, as a part of PPI-OSCAN 2 (Programme for Small-Scale Initiatives of CSOs in North Africa)
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An overview of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Mediterranean wetlands. Whether accidentally or intentionally, some plants or animals may be introduced by humans into an area where they wouldn't be present naturally, driving native species' extinction and provoking ecological devastation.
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In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the safety of participants and visitors, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have decided to postpone the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020.
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A comprehensive, accurate and updated characterization of the terrestrial biodiversity in the coastal wetland of Ghar El Melh - one of the pilot sites for conserving and protecting coastal wetlands in the Mediterranean region.
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A public consultation to review the indicators of the IUCN Green List standard in Spain is open until September 15. The IUCN Green List is a global methodology for protected and conserved areas that aims to improve their contribution to sustainable development...
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