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New initiative to strengthen marine protected areas in the Mediterranean

10 October 2022 themedfund

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…

The MedFund publishes its annual report 2021

8 June 2022 themedfund

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),…

Together to protect the Mediterranean biodiversity

19 May 2022 themedfund

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…

Partnership agreement signed with the Seaquarium Institut Marin du Grau du Roi during the Monaco Ocean Week 2022

4 May 2022 themedfund

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…

Launch of the call for interest for Mediterranean MPAs

14 April 2022 themedfund

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…

20th board of directors at the Monaco Ocean Week 2022

23 March 2022 themedfund

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 Medfund participation in the Mediterranean Worlds Forum and One Ocean Summit

4 February 2022 themedfund

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…

Highly Protected Mediterranean Initiative – Extension of the call for interest

1 February 2022 themedfund

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…

New governance at The MedFund

14 January 2022 themedfund

The Board of Directors of The MedFund met on January 12, 2022 in videoconference, elected among its members Ms. Leila Chikhaoui Minister of Environment of Tunisia as President of the Fund. “I hope that the work will continue in the…

Highly Protected Mediterranean Initiative – Launch of the 1st call for interest

2 December 2021 themedfund

On the occasion of the Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas Forum, The MedFund is launching 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…