The freshly published “Parliamentarian’s guide to protecting the Mediterranean Sea and coast” is the product of a collaboration between Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) #BarcelonaConvention and Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.
Download link: wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.… #Act4Med
Discours du secrétaire d'Etat Hervé Berville en ouverture de la #MCSD2023 de la #BarcelonaConvention . Il appelle à faire de la Méditerranée une mer exemplaire dans la mise en œuvre d'objectifs globaux : protection d'au moins 30% des mers, lutte contre la pollution plastique...
🌊Listen to Andrej Gajić, Head Scientist at #Sharklab ADRIA and Honorary Ambassador of the #BarcelonaConvention (Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)), as he underscores the urgent need for collaborative efforts across disciplines to protect threatened #shark species in the Mediterranean and beyond 🦈🤝
Opening #COP23 of the #BarcelonaConvention , I applauded the parties’ commitment to tackling climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss in the #Mediterranean .
Focusing on sustainable development and regional collaboration, we can move towards a greener, healthier future.
On 9th February we hosted 5th Coordination meeting between #UNEPMAP #BarcelonaConvention Secretariat and #BlackSeaCommission Permanent Secretariat to assess progress achieved and set way forward in framework of joint MoU and EU-funded #MarineLitter MED II Project!!!
At #COP23Med #BarcelonaConvention , Elizabeth M. Mrema and Tatjana Hema joined distinguished participants in sharing their views on women's leadership in environmental protection and sustainability in the #Mediterranean region and beyond.
#COP23Med of the #BarcelonaConvention wrapped up this week, committing to a green transition in the Mediterranean region as it adopts important steps to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Via Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) bit.ly/3Te4QvO
#COP23Med #BarcelonaConvention (Portoroz, 5-8 Dec) committed to a green transition in the Mediterranean and adopted ambitious measures to protect marine and coastal ecosystems: bit.ly/41cVX7I
Tatjana Hema, Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) Coordinator, spoke to Earth Negotiations Bulletin about the outcomes:
📢 Mark your calendar! Join us for a side event on 'The future of a long-lasting partnership in the Mediterranean for achieving global ocean targets.' #SaveTheDate #Act4Med #OurOcean #BarcelonaConvention
Want to know all about the #BarcelonaConvention , its protocols and how to advance this?
Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) prepared a practical guide with useful information, tools and recommendations aimed at parliamentarians and their staff in the #Mediterranean
Download👉shorturl.at/diGP5
UNEP/MAP's Coordinator, Ms. Tatjana Hema, discussed UNEP/MAP #BarcelonaConvention priorities in responding to the problem of plastic marine litter, during the #OurOceanGreece 'Round table on navigating change: progress and prospects in the fight against marine plastic pollution'.
.Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) projects support the implementation of #BarcelonaConvention and its Protocols in the #Mediterranean region: unep.org/unepmap/what-w…
On the sidelines of #COP23Med , Patrizia Busolini and Mohamad Kayyal spoke to Earth Negotiations Bulletin about 2 projects: #EcApMed and #MedProgramme
In the sidelines of #OurOceanGreece , the UN Environment Programme / MAP Coordinator Ms. Tatjana Hema met with the Minister of Environment of Tunisia H.E. Ms. Chikhaoui, and Ambassador H.E. Ms. Trabelsi and discussed enhanced bilateral collaboration under the UNEP/MAP #BarcelonaConvention
WWF is at #BarcelonaConvention to ensure Parties will agree on adding new #sharks & rays species to the list prohibiting their landing . It's a crucial outcome for this #COP23Med to support the species recovery globally and in the #Mediterranean as a last refuge for some of them.
🟡🌊The #BarcelonaConvention Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance are amazing natural sites that require special protection. Proper management of #SPAMIs involves setting rules for fishing, boating, tourism etc., allowing delicate species to thrive. #SPAMIday2024
At #COP23Med of the #BarcelonaConvention , 🇪🇺 & #Mediterranean countries are working to improve the health of the #Mediterranean Sea 🐟🦈
The parties committed to reduce pollution, decarbonise blue economy sectors & more 👉 europa.eu/!TJv3rR
#ZeroPollution #FutureOfOurSeas
🌱️Yesterday was the launching of an innovative initiative at #COP23Med #BarcelonaConvention , with the goal of safeguarding #Posidonia in the Mediterranean! Special thank to the WWF Mediterranean, who presented the main findings about #bluecarbon financing mechanism.
