The Mediterranean Plant Specialist Group (MPSG) has as its objectives evaluate and monitor changes in Mediterranean island plant diversity; to establish, co-ordinate and implement conservation Action Plans; and to promote sustainable conservation of plants and their habitats among decision-makers and the public. The work of the MPSG is part of IUCN’s activities in the Mediterranean.
Aims to Implementation of field conservation projects for Critically Endangered Mediterranean plants with authorities and local populations, raising the plant conservation profile in the Mediterranean and raising awareness of the public and stakeholders at regional, national and local levels.
To inform conservation efforts, MPSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Learn about Mediterranean Plant Specialist Group’s work and results in 2024 and 2025.
Previous reports:
MPSG Annual Report 2023
MPSG Annual Report 2022
MPSG Annual Report 2021
MPSG Annual Report 2020
MPSG Annual Report 2019
MPSG Annual Report 2018
MPSG Annual Report 2016-2017
Cedrus brevifolia. Credit: Elwes & A.Henry
Centaurea raphanina. Credit: IUCN SSC Mediterranean Plant Specialist Group (MPSG).
Phoenix theophrasti Credit: Greuter.
Rhamnus persicifolia. Credit: IUCN SSC Mediterranean Plant Specialist Group (MPSG).
