Join us February 3-9, 2023 in Vancouver for the IMPAC5 Global Forum. This conference is an opportunity for the global community of marine conservation managers, practitioners and decision makers to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices to strengthen the conservation…
In the framework of the call for interest specifically dedicated to marine protected areas of strong protection in the Mediterranean, financed by the MAVA Foundation, the MedFund Board of Directors has approved financial support from January 1, 2023 for two…
The Mediterranean is a fragile ecosystem. Although it represents only about 1% of the ocean’s surface, it is home to about 10% of the marine species known to date. It is also subject to ever-increasing pressure from human activities…
On the occasion of World Oceans Day, read about MedFund’s achievements in our 2021 Annual Report, available on the “Resources” page. The MedFund protects 3700 km2 of MPAs in the Mediterranean, with the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF),…
Created under the aegis of the Barcelona Convention, SPAMIs (Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance) are coastal, marine and/or open sea areas that are of particular importance for the conservation of Mediterranean biological diversity. SPAMIs are thus intended to serve…
The Seaquarium Institut Marin du Grau du Roi and The MedFund share the same interest in protecting the Mediterranean and the desire to promote the development of Mediterranean MPAs. On the occasion of Monaco Ocean Week 2022, The MedFund has…
In the framework of a new joint The MedFund/ MedPAN GEF project entitled “Build back a blue and stronger Mediterranean”, this restricted call for interest is only addressed to MPAs from the following countries: Lebanon, Montenegro, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and…
Yesterday, as part of the Monaco Ocean Week, the 20th MedFund Board of Directors was held, chaired by Mrs. Leila Chikhaoui, Minister of the Environment of Tunisia. The Board was able to review the progress of activities implemented by the…
The actions carried out by The MedFund for the benefit of the Mediterranean marine protected areas will be highlighted at two international events during the week of February 7. The MedFund will participate in the round table entitled “Nature and…
On the occasion of the Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas Forum, The MedFund has launched the first call for interest specifically dedicated to marine protected areas with a high level of protection. Highly protected MPAs are MPAs that have in their…
