The MedFund
To improve the management effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean, France, Monaco, Tunisia and Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation launched the initiative of an environmental fund dedicated to Mediterranean MPAs: The MedFund, created in 2015.
The MedFund is a private non-profit organization based in Monaco, that provides sustainable funding for marine biodiversity conservation. This Conservation Trust Fund raises and invests financial resources, and uses the interest yield to award grants to NGOs and to national MPA management authorities in various Mediterranean countries.
The MedFund pursues a responsible investment policy that responds to the challenges of a new, more sustainable economy around the Mediterranean basin.
The MedFund is:
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An environmental fund that mobilizes public and private financial partners in order to ensure the sustainable financing of Mediterranean MPAs.
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A tool for the conservation of biodiversity and marine ecosystems that improves the livelihoods of local populations.
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A Mediterranean cooperation platform associating civil society and Mediterranean States.
The latest news…
Exploring new partnership with Egypt to preserve the Mediterranean sea
2025.12.10
To date, The MedFund has committed more than €7 million in support of 22 marine protected areas in 8 Mediterranean countries. As we look ahead to 2030, our ambition[...]
Mediterranean Dialogue with Mrs Catherine Chabaud, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, and International Climate and Nature Negotiations, responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
2025.12.10
The session highlighted a strong shared ambition to accelerate action for the Mediterranean Sea, with contributions from the South Mediterranean Posidonia Network, O[...]
Joint side event with SPA/RAC, IUCN Med, MedPAN and the Egytian Environnemental Affairs Agency (EEAA) at the COP24, Cairo: Stronger together for Mediterranean marine conservation
2025.12.10
On December 4th, 2025, our side event showcased how coordination and cooperation are essential to deliver effective MPAs and protect 30% of the Mediterranean by 2030[...]
