Valuing Mediterranean Ecosystems

Journalists Reflected on Cross-Border Reporting at the Mediterranean Day Tabadul Webinar

At our Mediterranean Day Tabadul session, journalists Alev Karakartal, Burak Altınok, Anastasia Karadimitri and Sofia Turati explored the story behind their collaborative investigation on marine mucilage. Their reflections revealed how shared environmental challenges, community voices and cross-border teamwork are helping reshape environmental reporting in the region. The event was moderated by our colleague Claudia Rodríguez.

Lebanon’s Fishing Industry: Between Sinking and Swimming

Ahmad Slim, a veteran fisherman from Sarafand with over 25 years’ experience, describes how generations of his family have fished Lebanon’s coast, mainly from Naqoura near the Israeli border. He says the fishing sector has deteriorated sharply, with the September–November 2024 Israeli war marking a turning point, forcing fishermen to work in increasingly dangerous conditions. Read the story by Nour Nahhas.

Safety Measures Fall Behind for Environmental Reporters

The recent Climate Frontline Project webinar highlighted the risks environmental reporters face. Despite 70% of journalists reporting threats or pressure, many institutions still lack proper safety protocols. Marta Castillo Sánchez's opinion piece examines these findings and the urgent need for better protection for climate reporters.

#MediterraneanPulse: Curated Stories from Across the Mediterranean

#MediterraneanPulse is our selection of powerful stories from across the Mediterranean: South, East and North. 

CREAF - Aquifer Overexploitation and Climate Change Are Driving the Decline of Desertification-Preventing Plants

Deep-rooted plants, able to draw water from over 20 metres deep, are crucial for arid ecosystems. But a new Trends in Plant Science article by CREAF’s Josep Peñuelas warns that climate change and human pressure are threatening them, putting vulnerable regions, including much of the Iberian Peninsula, at greater risk of desertification. Read the story by Anna Ramon Revilla for CREAF.

MedWaves - Restoring nature, early warning systems and governance are key to protecting the Mediterranean from future floods

MedWaves leads Waste2Fashion, a new EU-funded initiative under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme focused on reducing post-consumer textile waste and supporting opportunities in sustainable fashion. 

CluBE - Highlights SME Support Opportunities at Bioeconomy Conference in Budapest

CluBE took part in the “Future of the Bioeconomy in Central and Eastern Europe” conference in Budapest, where Director Dr. Yannis Fallas presented funding and support opportunities for SMEs through the Horizon Europe projects ToBeReal and BIO-INSPIRE.

EMUNI University - Higher Education as a Bridge for EU–Southern Mediterranean Cooperation

At the European Parliament conference Bridging Continents, EMUNI University joined discussions on how academic mobility and partnerships could strengthen EU–Southern Mediterranean cooperation. We also presented EUNICoast, showcasing its vision for connecting coastal universities and advancing innovation across shared regions.

CENER 21 - New Recommendations Developed for Community-Led Urban Gardens in Sarajevo

Within the GREEN CONNECTIONS project, CENER 21 has developed Recommendations for Implementing Community-Led Urban Gardens in Sarajevo, based on community input and the mapping of over 40 potential sites. With strong intergenerational involvement, the document will soon be presented to the City of Sarajevo to support a more coordinated approach to urban gardens.

REVOLVE - Press Briefing: Out of Sight, Out of Mine? Introducing Ocean Remediation of Underwater Munitions!

Europe faces rising environmental and safety risks from millions of tonnes of corroding wartime munitions on the seabbed. Next week’s online press briefing Out of Sight, Out of Mine? by REVOLVE and JPI Oceans will bring together experts to explore emerging, collaborative solutions for safely detecting and remediating underwater munitions. The event starts at 17:00 – 17:45.

Beirut Today: Almost a Year After the Ceasefire Agreement, Agencies Say Farmers in Lebanon Still Struggle to Recover

Almost a year since a ceasefire was agreed, many farmers in Southern Lebanon are  still denied access to their land due to displacement, ongoing Israeli attacks, and soil  contamination, a joint report released today by Action Against Hunger, Oxfam and  Insecurity Insight has found.

Raseef 22: ‘Every breath feels like hell’: The state of air pollution in Palestine

Since October 2023, massive explosions from various types of bombs, munitions, and continuous shelling by Israeli aircraft, tanks, and naval vessels have caused lethal air pollution in Palestine. Read the story by Aya Nader for Raseef22.

Water News Europe: European Commission trims environmental and water legislation

The European Commission has proposed a package of measures to simplify environmental and water legislation.

Jummar Media: “Bread has become a farmer’s sorrow”: Drought, shrinking farmland, and abandoned harvests in Nineveh

Abed Ibrahim stands stunned before a season unlike any he has ever seen. He planted thousands of tonnes of wheat and barley, and the outcome was devastating. This is the story of farmers in Nineveh abandoned by the rain, the drought, and the state’s agricultural plan. Read the story by Ruqayya Al-Najafi for Jummar Media.

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AMWAJ stands for A Mediterranean Water And Journalism platform for sustainable development. We are a community of like-minded media professionals and organisations, sharing the common goal of advancing communication on water issues in the Mediterranean. An initiative by REVOLVE.