Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium

Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium We respond to the environmental and financing challenges of nature conservation in the Mediterranean.

The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium is an innovative partnership model among regional environmental organizations that aims to respond to the environmental and financing challenges of nature conservation in the Mediterranean. The partner organizations are MedWet (the Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative of Ramsar), MedPan (Mediterranean Protected Areas Network), PIM (Mediterranean Small Islands

Initiative), Tour du Valat, AIFM (International Association for Mediterranean Forests), IUCN-Med (IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation) and WWF-France, with the support of Conservatoire du littoral.

: Bouhachem Natural Park📍 MoroccoWhere forests, wetlands, and cultural heritage come together, a unique landscape unfol...
23/06/2026

: Bouhachem Natural Park
📍 Morocco
Where forests, wetlands, and cultural heritage come together, a unique landscape unfolds...

🌿 Bouhachem Natural Park is home to remarkable wetlands and forest ecosystems. Its forests support iconic species such as the Barbary macaque and the Barbary deer, while these ecosystems provide essential services such as water regulation, erosion control, carbon storage, and natural resources for local communities.

But this balance is fragile.
⚠️ Overgrazing and pressure on forest resources are affecting ecosystem health.
💧 Soil erosion and changes to water flows are impacting natural habitats.
🔥 Fires and habitat degradation threaten biodiversity.
🌡️ Climate change is increasing drought conditions.
🌿 Wetlands and temporary ponds remain particularly vulnerable.
🧩 Habitat fragmentation is reducing ecological connectivity.

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with managers and local stakeholders, through the project, to restore degraded forest areas, improve knowledge of wetlands and their role in biodiversity and water regulation, and raise awareness of the importance of conserving forests and wetlands for future generations.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.
✅ Healthier and better-conserved forest and wetland ecosystems
✅ Improved water conservation and ecosystem services
✅ Reduced erosion and stronger climate resilience

Because protecting Bouhachem is not only about nature — it is about safeguarding the ecosystems, natural heritage, and resources that support both biodiversity and local communities.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/4fGAPjy

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

: Patara SEPA (Special Environmental Protection Area)📍 TürkiyeWhere sea, dunes, wetlands, forests, and cultural heritag...
11/06/2026

: Patara SEPA (Special Environmental Protection Area)
📍 Türkiye

Where sea, dunes, wetlands, forests, and cultural heritage come together, a highly diverse landscape unfolds…

🌿 Patara SEPA brings together multiple ecosystems that support rich biodiversity and key bird habitats, while also hosting activities such as recreational boating, artisanal fishing, hiking, camping, birdwatching, and cultural visits, etc.

But this balance is fragile.
🏕️ Intense tourism pressure is affecting coastal dunes.
🏢 Legal and illegal urban development is expanding along the coast.
🚜 Agricultural expansion is increasing land pressure and pollution.
🌡️ Climate change is intensifying droughts and coastal erosion.

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with key stakeholders through the project to support the co-creation of management and action plans through a participatory approach, strengthening governance of dunes, marine and terrestrial habitats, and cultural heritage. The management plan integrates Nature-based Solutions and involves local communities in conservation and climate adaptation efforts.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.

✅ Restored and better-connected ecosystems
✅ Increased resilience to climate change and natural risks
✅ Sustainable local livelihoods linked to conservation-compatible activities
✅ Enhanced value of natural and cultural heritage
✅ Stronger community involvement in site governance

Because protecting Patara is about more than nature — it’s about balancing ecosystems, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism and urban development along the coast.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/4v3imCx

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

: Khenifiss National Park.📍 MoroccoWhere the ocean meets a quiet lagoon and stretches into the desert, a rare landscape...
04/06/2026

: Khenifiss National Park.
📍 Morocco
Where the ocean meets a quiet lagoon and stretches into the desert, a rare landscape takes shape…

🌿🦩 National Park brings together three distinct ecosystems — ocean, lagoon, and desert — across a vast natural area. At its heart lies the Naïla Lagoon, a nationally protected site and a Wetland of International Importance, which serves as a vital sanctuary for over 200 bird species, including several of global significance.

🎣🧂Socio-economic activities and livelihoods are closely linked to this site, including artisanal fishing, salt-related activities, and growing ecotourism initiatives, all of which contribute to supporting local communities.

But this balance remains delicate.
🌊 Rising sea levels and natural predation have affected bird nesting success.
🚐 Seasonal tourism and human presence remain limited but require careful management.

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with the managers and local stakeholders through the project in strengthening the park’s attractiveness while developing ecotourism activities that benefit local communities. It also promotes ecological restoration actions to support the return and successful breeding of flamingos.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.
✅ Improved conditions for flamingo nesting and reproduction
✅ Increased awareness of biodiversity and environmental protection
✅ Strengthened socio-economic benefits for local communities

Because protecting Khenifiss is not only about conserving nature — it’s about supporting a balanced relationship between ecosystems, biodiversity, and the people connected to them.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/4xdAN9e

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

: June 17 at 5:00 PM (Paris time)📢 Webinar: Telling the Mediterranean Story Differently: From the Ecological Crisis to ...
02/06/2026

: June 17 at 5:00 PM (Paris time)
📢 Webinar: Telling the Mediterranean Story Differently: From the Ecological Crisis to Collective Action

Organised by Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse, Conservatoire du littoral, and Initiative PIM pour les Petites Iles de Méditerranée

🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dMm5q6J8

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The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium is pleased to support this project in , where are helping to stabilise rive...
02/06/2026

The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium is pleased to support this project in , where are helping to stabilise riverbanks and restore the natural balance of the — one of the Eastern Mediterranean’s most important , recognised for its exceptional ecological value.

Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4v8U9uh

: Oued Ezzen National Park📍 TunisiaWhere and flowing waters shape the landscape, a rich natural area thrives…🌿 Oued E...
28/05/2026

: Oued Ezzen National Park
📍 Tunisia

Where and flowing waters shape the landscape, a rich natural area thrives…

🌿 Oued Ezzen National Park lies in a region shaped by and valleys, with dense forests of oak supporting a wide range of endemic plant and animal species. These play an essential role in regulating water, protecting soils, storing carbon, and providing natural resources — while contributing to local livelihoods.

But this balance is fragile.

⚠️ Deforestation and illegal logging are degrading forest ecosystems.
🐄 Overgrazing is limiting natural vegetation recovery.
🏕️ Unregulated tourism is affecting sensitive habitats.
🔫 Poaching threatens wildlife.
🌡️ Climate change and the increased risk of drought and forest fires.

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with managers through the project to better regulate tourism activities through the development of an innovative co-management model with local communities; whilst contributing to the reforestation of previously deforested areas, and testing the natural regeneration potential and resilience to climate-related hazards of different tree species.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.

✅ Restored and more resilient forest ecosystems
✅ Improved local governance and planning
✅ Sustainable economic opportunities for local communities

Because protecting Oued Ezzen is not only about nature — it’s about building a balance between ecosystems, resources, and the communities that depend on them.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/49LHANp

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

: Tivatska Solila Nature Reserve📍 MontenegroWhere land and sea meet along the Adriatic coast, one of the remaining of...
21/05/2026

: Tivatska Solila Nature Reserve
📍 Montenegro

Where land and sea meet along the Adriatic coast, one of the remaining of Montenegro takes shape…

🌿🦩Tivatska Solila is the largest coastal wetland in the country — a key stop along the Adriatic Flyway for migratory birds. Shaped by its history as a former saltworks, the site hosts protected habitats and the most important halophytic vegetation in Montenegro, while also serving as a place for education, recreation, and tourism.

But this balance is fragile.
⚠️ Disrupted water flows are affecting the functioning of the wetland.
💧 Pollution from wastewater and solid waste is impacting the site.
🏢 Urban development is increasing pressure around the reserve.
🎣 Invasive species and occasional illegal activities add further stress.

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with site managers and local partners through the project to restore wetland habitats and improve water flow management, while helping balance biodiversity conservation with public use.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.
✅ Preserved and well-functioning ecosystems
✅ Increased water retention capacity of the wetland to minimise the risk of flooding
✅ Improved visitor management and compatible uses

Because protecting Tivatska Solila is not only about nature — it’s about ensuring this unique space can continue to support both biodiversity and the well-being of local residents over time.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/4tShizT

AFD - Agence Française de Développement Tour du Valat MedWet UICN - Centre de coopération pour la Méditerranée MedPAN-network Conservatoire du littoral AIFM - Association Internationale des Forêts MéditerranéennesInitiative PIM pour les Petites Iles de Méditerranée JP Morsko dobro Tivatska solila/Tivat salina

🌿 Mission de suivi des activités RESCOM dans le Parc National de Khenifiss (Maroc) Le Conservatoire du littoral, membre ...
19/05/2026

🌿 Mission de suivi des activités RESCOM dans le Parc National de Khenifiss (Maroc)

Le Conservatoire du littoral, membre du , a réalisé courant avril une mission de terrain dans le Parc National de Khenifiss afin d’accompagner la mise en œuvre des activités du projet aux côtés de l’Agence Nationale des Eaux et Forêts - Maroc ( ) et des acteurs locaux.

Cette mission a permis :

✅ de suivre les travaux et études engagés pour le développement écotouristique du parc ;
✅ de valider les actions de communication et de promotion du tourisme durable ;
✅ de mobiliser les acteurs économiques et associatifs de la région ;
✅ de préparer les travaux de restauration et de création d’îlots de nidification pour les flamants roses.

Parmi les avancées concrètes :
📍 études d’aménagement et de scénographie du centre d’accueil finalisées ;
📍 étude de développement écotouristique réalisée ;
📍 travaux engagés sur les infrastructures d’accueil et de signalétique ;
📍 poursuite des actions de préservation de la .

Une dynamique collective au service de la préservation des , de la valorisation du patrimoine naturel et culturel et du développement durable du territoire. 🌍🦩

En savoir plus: https://bit.ly/4fvBd4d

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

: Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area 📍 Sardinia, ItalyWhere the Mediterranean meets a chain of small islands, a uniqu...
14/05/2026

: Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area
📍 Sardinia, Italy

Where the Mediterranean meets a chain of small islands, a unique marine landscape takes shape…

🌿🦩 The Marine Protected Area brings together rich marine habitats and coastal . Its seagrass meadows support marine life, while nearby wetlands and islands provide key spaces for birds and endemic species, in an area shaped by activities such as fishing and tourism.

But this balance is fragile.
💧 Pollution from maritime activities is affecting water quality.
🏕️ Tourism and leisure activities are putting pressure on ecosystems and wildlife.
🐟 Unsustainable fishing can impact marine species.
🌿 Invasive species are spreading, threatening local ecosystems

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with the management team and local partners, through the project, to restore seagrass meadows and protect key habitats, while improving monitoring of endangered and endemic species on nearby islands.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.
✅ Healthier, protected, and restored marine and island ecosystems
✅ Reduced coastal erosion and stronger natural protection
✅ Cleaner waters that support marine life and local activities
✅ Safer habitats for seabirds and endemic species

Because protecting Capo Carbonara is not only about nature — it’s about maintaining the balance of these ecosystems over time.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/4dHmFgx

AFD - Agence Française de Développement Tour du Valat MedWet UICN - Centre de coopération pour la Méditerranée MedPAN-network Conservatoire du littoral AIFM - Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes Initiative PIM pour les Petites Iles de Méditerranée Area Marina Protetta "Capo Carbonara"
MEDSEA / Mediterranean Sea and Coast Foundation

: Divjaka-Karavasta National Park📍AlbaniaWhere land meets the Adriatic Sea, a unique landscape unfolds…🌿 Karavasta is t...
06/05/2026

: Divjaka-Karavasta National Park
📍Albania

Where land meets the Adriatic Sea, a unique landscape unfolds…

🌿 Karavasta is the largest wetland in Albania — a natural buffer between the sea and the land where people live and work. Lagoons, forests, and sand dunes come together to create a rich mosaic of life, supporting biodiversity while sustaining local livelihoods.

🦩 Above all, it is a place for birds.
Every year, hundreds of species stop here along the Balkan migration route. Among them, one stands out: the Dalmatian pelican — with this park hosting the only breeding colony in Albania.

But this balance is fragile.

🏠 Growing tourism, urban and agricultural expansion, and pollution are putting pressure on the ecosystem.
🌊 Coastal erosion and climate change are reshaping the landscape.
💧Water quality is declining, while invasive species are spreading.

🤝 The Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium works with the management team and local partners, through the project, to better understand the site and plan concrete actions — improving knowledge on lagoons, protecting dunes, rehabilitating bird nesting habitats, and restoring forests.

🌱 The goal is simple: protect what still works, and restore what is at risk.

✅ Healthier ecosystems
✅ Reduced coastal erosion
✅ Cleaner water for both people and wildlife

Because protecting the Divjaka-Karavasta National Park is not only about nature — it’s about finding a balance between preserving the site’s ecological functions and its socio-economic uses.

🔗 Learn more about the pilot site: https://bit.ly/3PzGmxE

AFD - Agence Française de Développement MedPAN-network Initiative PIM pour les Petites Iles de Méditerranée UICN - Centre de coopération pour la Méditerranée AIFM - Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes Tour du Valat MedWet Conservatoire du littoral AOS-Albanian Ornithological Society, Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania Agjencia Kombëtare e Zonave të Mbrojtura Parku Kombetar "Divjake-Karavasta"

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