Wetlands are at the heart of life itself – but in the Mediterranean, our wetlands are in crisis.
Wetlands are at the heart of life itself – but in the Mediterranean, our wetlands are in crisis.
50%
of Mediterranean wetlands have been destroyed in the last 50 years, and the wetlands which are remaining are degraded or damaged.
150
million people of the Mediterranean population have made coastal areas their home.
Our planet is heating up fast. And this, combined with an ever-growing global population means that restoring and conserving our remaining wetlands has never been more urgent.
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Help us to preserve and restore Mediterranean wetlands – Become one of the MedWetland Watchers
Since 2017, a coalition of conservation bodies – ‘MedIsWet’ – have been on a mission. It’s their aim to raise awareness of the particular importance of wetlands on Mediterranean islands, and drive regional efforts to save them.
So why are island wetlands special?
Past, present and future: Mediterranean wetlands in everyday life
Ghar el Melh is among Tunisia’s most precious coastal heritage. It was the first North African and Middle Eastern city to receive Ramsar’s Wetland City Accreditation Award, in recognition of its formal engagement in efforts to support wetland protection and sustainability, and the area is drawing increasing numbers of visitors as it becomes better known.
Ghar El Melh: pêche, agriculture et tourisme… le défi !
Ghar El Melh incarne un potentiel conséquent dans divers secteurs socio-économiques. En effet, l’agriculture, la pêche et le tourisme représentent trois activités fortement ancrées dans la région.
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