Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating our Mediterranean cultural heritage together — Join our campaign and take action

 

What is our goal?
As part of World Wetlands Day 2026, MedWet is launching the #CultureForWetlands campaign to celebrate and recognise our cultural heritage and traditional knowledge as integral to the future of Mediterranean wetlands.

 

©IAAP serranella

 

Make your voice heard for wetlands
Whether you are a decision-maker, student, scientist, manager or simply someone who cares about nature and their community, your voice matters. Join a diverse group of people from different countries and backgrounds to promote our Mediterranean culture.

 

©Cristiano Atzori

 

How can you get involved?
We invite YOU to take part in the campaign by sharing a cultural heritage element that is linked to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands, such as:

  • Cultural, spiritual (rituals and traditions), aesthetic, gastronomic, recreational, and educational practices;
  • Water management practices, construction techniques, and heating methods (wood, reeds, earth, peat, etc.);
  • Agricultural production (grasslands, grazing, rice cultivation, market gardening, viticulture, salt production, reeds, etc.), as well as fisheries and shellfish production (fishing, aquaculture, crustaceans, shellfish).

 

©Solana Nin

 

1 – Share your message
Please send the following by email or via WeTransfer to info@medwet.org:

  • A photograph illustrating the cultural heritage you wish to highlight;
  • The title of the cultural heritage / traditional knowledge;
  • The country and name of the wetland concerned;
  • Your first and last name, and your organisation (if applicable);
  • A short description of the cultural heritage / traditional knowledge and its link to the wetland (maximum 200 words).

2 – We will ensure its dissemination
MedWet will handle the editing and ensure that your message reaches the right audience through MedWet’s social media channels during the celebration of World Wetlands Day.
A compilation may also be presented at Mediterranean events, giving further visibility to your voice.

For participants who are minors in their own country, please provide a dated and signed certificate with:

  • “Name of the organisation” or “name of the parent” is responsible for the materials submitted to MedWet featuring the child or group of children (e.g. a class);
  •  “Name of organisation” or “name of parent” authorises the distribution of these materials as part of MedWet’s communication activities.

Your contributions to the campaign

Click on the photos to learn more about cultural practices.