Mediterranean Coastal Wetlands: Key Allies in Tackling Ongoing Crises

  This policy brief draws on findings from the third edition of the Mediterranean Wetlands Outlook (MWO-3), produced by the Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory, a scientific and partnership tool established by MedWet and coordinated by Tour du Valat. Launched at Ramsar COP15 in July 2025, the MWO-3 provides a science-based assessment of Mediterranean wetlands’ status and trends, supporting evidence-informed policy and conservation action across the region. Download the policy brief:

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Report of World Wetlands Day 2025 in the Mediterranean Region

Since 2020, MedWet has been developing the World Wetlands Day campaign across the Mediterranean region, with the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) support. Learn more here. This year, during the campaign: – 850 organizations engaged – 1,564 events organized – 58,200 people reached         Contact : Coordination of the CEPA Programme Isabelle Perroud, perroud@medwet.org The World Wetlands Day 2025 report is available in:

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Global Wetland Outlook 2025

At its 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15), the Convention on Wetlands launched a new report warning that wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate.     The Global Wetland Outlook 2025: Valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands (GWO 2025) presents the most comprehensive global assessment of wetlands to date. It builds on the 2018 and 2021 editions and offers the latest scientific and economic data on wetland loss, […]

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The MedWet 2024 Activity Report

We’re pleased to share the newly released MedWet 2024 Activity Report, which presents the efforts and activities carried out by MedWet in support of the protection and sustainable management of Mediterranean wetlands. Over the past year, steady progress has been made, with concrete achievements across the region, as well as new directions explored and opportunities identified.

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Policy Brief – How can coastal wetlands help achieve EU climate goals?

In today’s world, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly severe, highlighting the urgent need for solutions that not only mitigate these effects but also support long-term sustainability. Wetlands, especially coastal wetlands, represent a powerful nature-based solution, offering a range of environmental benefits that can aid in the fight against climate change.  The newly published Policy Brief by the RESTORE4Cs project, titled “How can coastal wetlands help achieve EU […]

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The MedWet 2023 Activity Report

We are pleased to share the MedWet 2023 Activity Report dedicated to Mediterranean wetlands. Excellent work has been done in 2023 and remarkable results have been obtained. New paths and opportunities have also been opened up.   The report testifies to MedWet’s ongoing commitment to the preservation of wetland ecosystems. MedWet has sustained its support to wetland managers through the MedWet Managers Network. It has also maintained its efforts to promote […]

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