MedWet

25/09/2026

"This year's explores for Coastal zones, demonstrating the value of coasts for sustainable livelihoods, carbon sequestration, flood alleviation and much more. has worked on this subject through our Wetland-based Solutions project, our role in the project looking at how restoring can store carbon for the long term, and the project of the Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium.
Take part in the event, celebrating new ways of working with and coasts to create a more sustainable world for us all."

— Chris Rostron, MedWet Coordinator

coastday.net

22/09/2026

The Culture Working Group for The Convention on Wetlands exists to develop the Convention's approach to and culture in all its forms and to inform the development of a new draft Resolution on Wetlands and Culture at the next Convention CoP, scheduled for 2028.

is involved in the Working Group, and we would like to invite you to take part by completing this questionnaire, available in English, French and Spanish, by 30 September.

If you are interested in how culture and wetlands intersect, whether you represent a government, NGO, or private sector, now is your chance to tell us what you think.

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=lw99yV-C60qVpVG2W4vrnblt-atagAhDnEIBpdVwfrhURTZSOE9FN0VSSEZYUDVMOUlNS1Y4RDZQVi4u&route=shorturl

15/09/2026

: Session “Scaling Up and Mainstreaming (NbS) at River Basin Level”

📍EuroMediterranean Water Forum | 29 Sept – 2 Oct | Italy

💧 This session will explore how Nature-based Solutions can be scaled up and mainstreamed at the river basin level to address growing challenges on , ecosystem degradation, , and across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Building on existing European, Mediterranean, and national policy frameworks, the discussion will highlight practical experiences from river basins and identify the policy, financial, and technical mechanisms needed to support prioritisation of in policies and related implementation.

The session will also promote regional cooperation and knowledge exchange, strengthening the integration of ecosystem-based approaches into sustainable water, climate, and strategies.

👉 This session, organised by Euro-Mediterranean Water Information System (SEMIDE) and MedWet, will take place on 1 October during the Basin Day organised by the International Network of Basin Organizations - INBO.

🔗 More information: https://bit.ly/4AcqOm1

🗣️ Speakers include:
- MINO Eric, Maroua Oueslati (SEMIDE)
- Marianne Courouble, Chris Rostron (MedWet)
- Clara Estrela Segrelles (Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar)
- Léa Glâtre (Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco)
- Diego Pozzoli, Pilar Marin (UICN - Centre de coopération pour la Méditerranée)
- Michael Ronse (Tour du Valat)

Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium Union for the Mediterranean

14/09/2026

As part of its project funded by the Office français de la biodiversité, is launching a to provide a financial boost to Mediterranean actors for the organization of awareness and education events within the framework of 2027.

Deadline: 03/11/2026
More information : https://bit.ly/3VtftxP

The Convention on Wetlands

03/09/2026

(English below)

📢 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞́𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 : "𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞́𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥”
Le consortium Méditerranéen pour la Biodiversité (CMB) est ravi de vous convier à la série de webinaires « Accueillir des Activités Economiques Durables sur son espace naturel », organisée dans le cadre du projet . Ils se tiendront chaque jeudi d’octobre 2026, de 14:30 à 16:00 (CET) !
Lors de ces ateliers, des expert·e·s es et acteur·ice·s de terrain internationaux présenteront les enjeux liés à l'accueil d'activités économiques durables sur un site naturel.

Rejoignez-nous pour en apprendre davantage sur 4 thématiques spécifiques :
- Le 1er Octobre - Introduction au concept d'une économie durable et de l'approche territoriale
- Le 8 Octobre - Pêche durable : défis et leçons du terrain,
- Le 15 Octobre - Agriculture durable : défis et leçons du terrain,
- Le 22 Octobre - Tourisme durable : défis et leçons du terrain.

🎧 Interprétation simultanée français–anglais
🔗 Veillez à bien vous inscrire aux 4 sessions, les liens d'inscriptions et les informations sur ces webinaires sont disponibles sur ce lien : https://www.medconsortium.org/ressources/formations/accueillir-des-activites-economiques-durables-sur-son-espace-naturel-webinaires/

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📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: “𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬”
The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium (MBC) is pleased to invite you to the webinar series “Hosting Sustainable Economic Activities in Natural Areas” organized as part of the RESCOM project. They will take place every Thursday in October 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CET)!

During these workshops, various international experts and on-the-ground practitioners will present the challenges associated with hosting sustainable economic activities on natural sites.

Join us to learn more about 4 specific topics:
- October 1st – Introduction to the concept of a sustainable economy and the territorial approach,
- October 8th – Sustainable fisheries: challenges and lessons from the field,
- October 15th – Sustainable agriculture: challenges and lessons from the field,
- October 22nd – Sustainable tourism: challenges and lessons from the field.

🎧 Simultaneous French - English interpretation provided
🔗 Be sure to register for all four sessions, the subscription links and all the information is available here: https://www.medconsortium.org/en/resources/training-courses/hosting-sustainable-economic-activities-in-natural-environments-webinar-series/

Initiative PIM pour les Petites Iles de Méditerranée MedPAN-network UICN - Centre de coopération pour la Méditerranée AIFM - Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes Tour du Valat MedWet Conservatoire du littoral AFD - Agence Française de Développement

20/08/2026

31/07/2026

16/07/2026

Every year, 232 million tourists visit the Mediterranean — and many will be enjoying whether they know it or not. Chris Rostron, MedWet Coordinator, is on holiday in and explains how we all depend on wetlands — for relaxation, spiritual connection, and cultural value. To reduce our impact as tourists, we need to respect and protect them.

For example, you can:
- take your waste and litter home with you
- respect protected areas to reduce disturbance to wildlife
- invest in local eco-tourism activities
- join a campaign to save a wetland that you visit
- monitor wildlife as part of a citizen science programme

Please visit the MedWet website to take part in this year's campaign on and tell us what wetlands mean to you, celebrating The Convention on Wetlands' theme for .

👉 bit.ly/C4Wetlands