Inventory, status and trends of the wetlands of Cyprus
Even though many wetlands in Cyprus are known to the public and can be visited, information about their condition and their total number was, until recently, scattered or even non-existent. […]
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Akrotiri Marsh in Cyprus: ecological importance and the art of basketry craft
Akrotiri Marsh (also known as Fassouri marsh/reedbed) is part of the unique Akrotiri wetland complex on the Akrotiri Peninsula in Limassol district. The marsh is a Ramsar Site, an Important […]
MedScapes : a project to identify and map the landscapes of eastern Mediterranean
MedScapes is funded by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) for initiatives between EU and other Mediterranean countries. It started in January 2014 and will end in December 2015. By developing […]
CODDE, the new MedWet series: Inventory, assesment and monitoring of Mediterranean wetlands (manuals available)
MedWet information and knowledge network for the sustainable development of wetland ecosystems. MedWet was the coordinator of this project which was funded by the EU’s Interreg IIIC programme. Project activities took place in France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Estonia, Cyprus and Serbia, with 4 of the project partners being members of the MedWet Scientific and Technical Team. The purpose of this project was the exchange of current knowledge and expertise on methods of inventorying and monitoring wetland ecosystems. One of the main goals was to streamline MedWet Inventory tools in line with new EU regulations, while incorporating Earth Observation technologies and creating an on-line information system for recording wetland data of EU member states.