IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

The Mediterranean is characterised by a high diversity of species and ecosystems, highly productive lands and seas, a moderate climate, as well as a particular landscape and harmony between man and nature. Among the problems affecting the region are the rapid urbanisation of coastal zones, thus reducing the extent of natural areas; the modification of coastal landscapes; the increasing conflicts between the uses of land, water and other natural resources; the increasing loss of soil due to erosion, and the scarcity of water.

What species are most threatened in Italy?

The Italian Committee of IUCN has released a new assessment of Italy’s animal and plant species. On International Biodiversity Day, 22 May, the Committee has organized an event to launch the results of the two national Red List produced. …

22 May 2013 | News story
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Nature plays a critical role in our water security and the sustainable development of our planet.

Biodiversity and water: two of a kind

Today we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. Its theme, Water and Biodiversity, coincides with the designation of 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation and highlights the indispensible role of nature in our water security and the sustainable development of our planet. …

22 May 2013 | News story

3º edición del Festival Life + ‘Mares de Posidonia’ 7 y 8 de junio

El municipio de El Ejido acoge la tercera edición del Festival Life+ ‘Mares de Posidonia’ los días 7 y 8 de junio que de manera divertida y lúdica quiere dar a conocer a los asistentes el papel crucial que desempeñan las praderas marinas para la buena salud del litoral, como hábitat y criadero de numerosas especies comerciales, para purificar el agua o como sumidero de carbono. …

20 May 2013 | News story

Events

Marine Protected Areas, such as the Port-Cros National Park in the south of France, are key instruments to ensure the protection of marine fish.

Meeting of the MedPAN Advisory Committee, 17 May 2013, Malaga.

The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation will participate next 17 May 2013 in the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Network of Marine Protected Areas Managers in the Mediterranean (MedPAN). The encounter will take place at the Malaga’s port in the new premises of Aula del Mar, a marine conservation association of Malaga and Member of IUCN. … | French | Spanish

08 May 2013 | Event

International Marine Protected Areas Congress 27-28 oct. 2013

Every four years, the International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC) brings together major maritime stakeholders from around the globe, beyond national or sectorial boundaries, to assist in the conservation and sustainable development of the oceans. …

08 May 2013 | Event

Map of the three regional biodiversity hotspots for endemic aquatic plants in northern Africa. (1) the Betico-
Rifan arc; (2) Middle and High Atlas; (3) Kabylias–Numidia–Kroumiria (AP: Atlantic plains of northern Morocco); this
map has been obtained by combining the zones where aquatic species richness is greater than 104, of which 10 at least are
endemic to northern Africa.

Third workshop for improving capacity for species conservation in Maghreb countries

The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation is implementing a project to improve capacities on species conservation planning and management in three Maghreb countries (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). One of the main activities of this project for this year is to hold training courses about elaboration of Species Conservation Strategies in these three countries. …

08 May 2013 | Event