Communicating the shift towards water resilience

Celebrating Teamwork at Bogatell Beach

The AMWAJ team joined forces for a beach clean-up at Bogatell Beach, guided by experts from PlasticFREEwave. Just steps from our REVOLVE Mediterraneo office, we rolled up our sleeves to make a tangible difference. While Barcelona’s beaches are generally clean, marine pollution remains a pressing issue. In just one hour, our team collected 23 kg of litter—a reminder of the work still to be done.

AMWAJ Media Fellowship: A Record 225 Applications!

We are thrilled to share that the AMWAJ Media Fellowship received 225 applications! The winner will be announced in the first week of October, stay tuned!

Urban Sprawl Endangers Ajloun Forests and Biodiversity

Ajloun, just 76 km north of Amman, is one of Jordan’s greenest regions, with forests and rich biodiversity. But rapid, unregulated urban expansion is shrinking its green spaces and threatening ecosystems. Urgent, smart urban planning is needed to protect its future. Read the story by Heba Almustafa.

Building Climate Resilience in Catalonia

In August 2023, scientists warned that the Aneto Glacier, Spain’s largest, could vanish within a decade, reflecting how climate change is reshaping Catalonia’s mountains. To respond, EU-funded projects are helping communities adapt: Med-IREN is restoring riverbanks and wetlands with nature-based solutions, while RESIST equips towns like Terrassa and Blanes with Argos, an early-warning tool that uses real-time data to anticipate extreme weather. Together, they show how nature and technology can build resilience in one of Europe’s most climate-vulnerable regions. Read the story by Mariam Younes.

Rehabilitation of the Post-war Agricultural Sector in Lebanon

The 2023–2024 Israeli war on Lebanon devastated agriculture, destroying thousands of hectares of farmland and contaminating soil and water with white phosphorus and heavy metals. Farmers face unsafe conditions, displacement, and collapsing livelihoods, while olives, tobacco, and other key crops were wiped out. Local initiatives are pushing for urgent decontamination and stronger protections to secure the future of Lebanon’s agriculture.

Read the story by Nour Nahhas.

#MediterraneanPulse: Curated Stories from Across the Mediterranean

#MediterraneanPulse is our bi-weekly snapshot of powerful stories from across the Mediterranean: South, East and North. Check it out on Thursdays on our LinkedIn and Instagram.

REVOLVE - Climate Frontline 

REVOLVE is calling on newsrooms and journalists across Europe: share your experiences of reporting on climate hazards and help build the Climate Hazard Reporting Toolkit, a free resource launching in 2026 to strengthen how the media covers the climate crisis. The survey takes just 10 minutes, is open until 31 October 2025 and gives you the chance to receive early access to the toolkit before its public launch.

MedWaves - Newsletter

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CREAF - Mediterranean Tortoise: Everything About its Characteristics, Habitat and diet

The Mediterranean tortoise is one of the most emblematic land reptiles of our territory. Despite being protected at the same level as the bear , it remains a vulnerable species, with a very small natural distribution in Catalonia. Read the story by Marta Josa Bordell.

CENER 21 - Regional “Breathe Clean” Campaign for Cleaner Air

CENER 21 supported the “Breathe Clean / Diši čisto” campaign on World Lung Day, which mobilised ten Western Balkan cities and Croatia for cleaner air. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nova Bila hosted a bicycle parade and Sarajevo held interactive workshops. Coordinated by the Climate Bridges Network, the campaign united over 75 organisations for regional climate action.

CluBE at the EU Hydrogen Innovation Forum 2025

CluBE will be at the EU Hydrogen Innovation Forum 2025, on 2 October in Brussels. CluBE will be represented by Nikolaos Ntavos, Co-Founder and Manager, who will join the panel “Skill, upskill, reskill: 360 degrees”, moderated by Viviana Cigolotti (ENEA). His intervention will underline the vital role of skills and training in shaping the hydrogen economy of the future.

EMUNI University - Summer School 2025: Irrigation & Sustainable Oliviculture in the Mediterranean

Students gathered at EMUNI University to explore sustainable agriculture and olive cultivation in a Mediterranean context during the Irrigation and Sustainable Oliviculture in the Mediterranean (ISOM) Summer School. Students explored sustainable Mediterranean agriculture and olive cultivation through lectures, field visits, and hands-on workshops, concluding with presentations and a Farewell Party celebrating international collaboration.

Silat Wassel: Hakawati Podcasts

Silat Wassel has released the first episode of its podcast, The South Speaks, titled 'A Memory That Never Dies'. In addition, Silat Wassel’s website is now available in English, making its content accessible to a wider audience.

Every Wednesday, we share a digest of job opportunities, fundings, calls, trainings, and events in sustainability across the Mediterranean. Follow us for regular updates.

AMWAJ stands for A Mediterranean Water And Journalism platform for sustainable development. We aspire to build an energy and water community around the Mediterranean. An initiative by REVOLVE.