MedIsWet celebrates World Wetlands Day 2018
Based on the experience acquired in the project “Conservation of the island wetlands of Greece” (2004-2013), implemented by WWF Greece and thanks to the support from the MAVA Foundation, the […]
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The MedWet Specialist Group on Climate Change met in Tunisia
The Specialist Group on Climate Change of the MedWet Scientific and Technical Network (MedWet/STN) held its first meeting in Kerkennah, Tunisia, on 19-20 December 21017. It was hosted by the […]
Protect wetlands to reduce Disaster Risk
Nowadays, disasters and disaster risk are increasing all over the world and are a growing threat to countries, to their economies and to their populations. A recent study, led by […]
Luc Hoffmann: the icon of protection of wetlands
The history of nature conservation will be witness to outstanding people who have worked tirelessly to defend just causes. Thus, today we celebrate a special date, in homage to a […]
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 […]
12th Europe Chapter Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists
The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is an organization promoting conservation, restoration and science-based management of wetlands. With its 3000 members worldwide, SWS continues to lead wetland science by developing […]