The Mediterranean Red List
In much the same way as a barometer measures atmospheric pressure to help us prepare for adverse weather conditions, the IUCN Mediterranean Red List measures the pressures acting on species in this region, guiding and informing conservation actions to help prevent extinctions.
The Mediterranean Red List of Species is based on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ site that includes a compelling review of the conservation status of species at the regional level, identifying those that are threatened with extinction and the main threats they are facing. Therefore, it is a powerful tool to lead, prioritize and monitor the conservation action in the region.
To learn more about how we act, please visit our Strategies & Action Plans page.
Objectives
- To provide the basis for a consolidated Mediterranean Red List of Species as a baseline for monitoring the success of conservation action.
- To inform and influence regional Conventions and Governments in order to catalyze action for biodiversity conservation.
- To contribute to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ by adding Mediterranean endemic species.
- To mobilize existing knowledge on species and to serve as a federating mechanism for scientists, academia and NGOs from the region.
- To build capacities on species conservation.
Publications
The conservation status of cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea (2023)
The Conservation Status of Breeding Raptors in the Mediterranean (2022)
The conservation status and distribution of the breeding birds of prey of North Africa (2021)
The conservation status and distribution of Mediterranean dung beetles (2020)
The conservation status and distribution of Mediterranean saproxylic beetles (2018)
Overview of the conservation status of Mediterranean anthozoans (2017)
The conservation status of Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras in the Mediterranean Sea (2017)
The status and distribution of Mediterranean butterflies (2016)
Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles of the Mediterranean and Black Seas (2012)
Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels (2012)
Overview of the Conservation Status of the Marine Fishes of the Mediterranean Sea (2011)
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Northern Africa (2010)
The Status and Distribution of Dragonflies of the Mediterranean Basin (2009)
The Status and Distribution of Mediterranean Mammal (2009)
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Fish Endemic to the Mediterranean Basin (2006)
The Status and Distribution of Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mediterranean Basin (2006)
The status and distribution of cetaceans in the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea (2006)
During the last 3 years, the Mediterranean Noble Pen Shell (Pinna nobilis) has been experiencing mass mortality due to a parasite. IUCN is addressing this emergency immediately. Just recently the Pinna nobilis was placed under the Critically Endangered category on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. See the factsheet created by IUCN-med to learn the conservation actions to mitigate the spread of the dise
The conservation status of Mediterranean Porifera is being assessed. The main target species addressed are Keratosa (subclass) and Hexactinellida (class), together with all the carnivorous species (family Cladorhizidae). This is the first time that animals in the phylum Porifera had been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.
Reducing threats to Raptors and other threatened birds of prey requires IUCN-Med and other experts to examine electric power lines that often electrocute birds that land on the power lines causing mass mortality. To do so, IUCN-Med is conducting multiple expeditions (for the raptor in Morocco) to create a database of powerlines in the country and identify raptor territories.
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