Life begins in wetlands.
Life begins in wetlands.
+3.8° by 2100
The Mediterranean is warming up faster than the rest of the world.
250
million
Mediterranean people face a rise in the frequency of catastrophic natural events.
36%
of Mediterranean wetland species are threatened with extinction.
While thriving coastal wetlands can offer resilient Nature-Based Solutions to the climate crisis, they are shrinking at an alarming rate. We have lost 48% of our wetlands since 1970.
Don’t let them be wiped off your map. Help us turn the tide for Mediterranean wetlands by sharing our stories and following us on social media.
Natural solutions for a better future
Today’s global society faces a range of unprecedented challenges – and here in the Mediterranean, these challenges are urgent and all too visible. What we do to address them in this crucial next decade will affect lives across the region and beyond for generations to come.
Natural solutions for a better future
Today’s global society faces a range of unprecedented challenges – and here in the Mediterranean, these challenges are urgent and all too visible. What we do to address them in this crucial next decade will affect lives across the region and beyond for generations to come.
Why you should care about wetlands
Mediterranean Wetlands are vanishing, and we need them in order to survive.
Help us #RestoreNature and wetlands today!
2021: it’s now or never for Mediterranean wetlands
Earth Day 2020: Wetlands, Earth’s key to Fighting Climate Change
Since 1970, Earth Day has created a symbolic opportunity for all of us to remember how important it is to make sure we take care of the planet and its resources. The 2020 edition will focus on climate action. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable.
Why you should care about wetlands
Mediterranean Wetlands are vanishing, and we need them in order to survive.
Help us #RestoreNature and wetlands today!
2021: it’s now or never for Mediterranean wetlands
Earth Day 2020: Wetlands, Earth’s key to Fighting Climate Change
Since 1970, Earth Day has created a symbolic opportunity for all of us to remember how important it is to make sure we take care of the planet and its resources. The 2020 edition will focus on climate action. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable.
Off Your Map is a collaboration between the following partners, coordinated by MedWet and funded by the MAVA Foundation.
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