
3rd online Conference on “The Restoration of Mediterranean Wetlands: the Wetland-Based Solutions”
The 3rd online Conference on “The Restoration of Mediterranean Wetlands: the Wetland-Based Solutions”, organized by the Union for the Mediterranean and MedWet will be held on 15/12/2023, 10:00 – 12:00 […]
Report of the 15th Seminar on Ramsar Site Stakeholders in France
The 15th Seminar on Ramsar Site Stakeholders was held from 27 to 29 September 2023 in Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne), France, next to the Ramsar Site “Etangs de la Champagne Humide”. […]
Urgent Plea to #RestoreNature: Civil society unites in the face of environmental crisis
In the midst of mounting global environmental challenges, the world has found itself grappling with the dual crises of escalating climate change and biodiversity loss. Europe, in particular, has been […]
Celebrating Mediterranean Coast Day 2023: preserving coastal aquifers
The Mediterranean region, with its breathtaking coastal landscapes and vibrant cultures, is not just a tourist destination; it’s a cradle of life, a source of livelihood, and a treasure trove […]
Call for Projects to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2024 in the Mediterranean
On 2 February every year, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day to raise public awareness of the importance of wetlands for humanity and the planet. To celebrate this important day, many events […]
Opening of the Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems Call for Projects 2023
The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) launches its third call for projects. In order to respond to the challenges that impact freshwater ecosystems, the MAVA Foundation, […]
About MedWet
Established in 1991, the Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative brings together 27 Mediterranean and peri-Mediterranean countries that are Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971). Palestine and a number of organizations and wetland centres are also part of the MedWet Initiative.
The MedWet mission is to ensure and support the effective conservation of the functions and values of Mediterranean wetlands and the sustainable use of their resources and services.
Photo Albums
Videos

Wetlands & People: A Vital Connection
Wetlands & People: A Vital Connection is a short animated video, which captures the deep rootedness of wetlands in our lives, our souls and our history – and the way in which we humans increasingly threaten them.
By first capturing the diverse pleasures they offer to us in boating, agriculture and fishing, we then are rudely exposed to how we have devalued them and abused them. Cleverly rewinding from the video from this terrible fate, we are taken back through history to see just how this precious resource, Mediterranean coastal wetlands, enrich our environment and our lives.
As we say, Life begins in Wetlands. From Mesopotamia through the ages of Mediterranean history, the video captures the cultural heritage wetlands preserve. With the climate and biodiversity emergencies upon us, preserving and restoring wetlands offers us a critical element to begin to respond. Don’t let wetlands be wiped off your map!
The video is available in different langages, you need to activate the subtitles.
Learn more about coastal wetlands: http://offyourmap.org/
Tags: changement climatique, climate change, climate crisis, Wetlands, zones humides
Training on Visitors Management in Protected Wetlands
The training course on “Visitors Management in Protected Wetlands – Making them the allies of conservation” was held on 24-29 July 2017 at the National Centre of Environmental Education (CENEAM), located in Valsaín (Segovia), Spain.
The main objective of the course was to learn how to better understand, monitor and manage visitors’ use in protected areas and heritage sites, in particular wetlands, in order to maintain the quality of the resource while ensuring a satisfactory visitors experience
More information about the training here: https://medwet.org/training-visitors-management/
Watch the video made about the training:
Tags: climate change, Marine protected areas, Wetlands, zones humides