Valuing Mediterranean Ecosystems

Applications are Closed for the Call for Pitches on Water Injustice in the MENA Region

We received 50 applications for our Call for Pitches: Water Injustice in the MENA Region. Thank you to everyone who applied! Selected journalists will be announced in July.

AMWAJ Participated in the EMUNI Annual Conference in Tunisia

On 24 June 20206 AMWAJ participated in the EMUNI Annual Conference in Tunisia at ALECSO premise, where the Strategic Guidelines and Annual Work Plan for EMUNI for 2026 and 2027 was shared will all the members of the network and fruitful conversations were put in place for scientific collaborations in the Mediterranean area. 

“I’ve Always Believed in the Power of Images” Claudia Rodriguez Santamarta

Claudia is a communication expert with a background in project management, events production and media relations. She holds a double degree in journalism and audiovisual studies and a Master’s in communication, specialised in cultural and creative industries. Having a particular interest in projects with a societal impact, she has worked on topics at the intersection of citizen empowerment, cultural democratisation and environmental protection. At AMWAJ, she is responsible for media relations, organising events, and supporting the editorial team.

Exposing The Dynamite Fishing Catastrophe Sweeping through Lebanon, Syria and Libya

The cross-border report in Lebanon, Syria and Libya, reveals how severe economic collapse, systemic gaps, and regional challenges have allowed a devastating wave of illegal dynamite fishing to persist across the Mediterranean coastline. Driven by local desperation and fueled by easily accessible materials, rogue operators are hollowing out marine sanctuaries in broad daylight, threatening both long-term food security and fragile marine ecosystems.

Banned Small Mesh Nets Destroy the Biodiversity of Libyan Coast

In Misrata, the 66-year-old fisherman Younes Al-Swehli maintains the traditional ways he learned in the 1980s. He relies on seasonal fishing using nets with relatively wide mesh, obeys the legal open seasons, and avoids any illegal practices. But what he witnesses today is more than a decline in fish quantities. Read the story by Islam Alatrash.  

Is Water Usage for Electricity Generation Truly Renewable?

Lebanon is often described as a water-rich country, with 14 rivers and an average annual rainfall of around 705 mm. However, this perception masks a fragile reality. Nearly 80–85% of rainfall occurs between November and March, leaving long, dry summers that put increasing pressure on reservoirs and groundwater. Read the story by Bahaa Jamal Janbein.

#MediterraneanPulse: Curated Stories from Across the Mediterranean

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

#MedStories: A Monthly Snapshot of Sustainability Stories From Across the Mediterranean and Beyond

Each month, #MedStories series highlights environmental reporting from across the Mediterranean region and neighbouring countries.

The Climate Frontline Reporting Toolkit equips journalists with practical tools for climate emergency reporting, like wildfires, floods, droughts and extreme heat, with accuracy, accountability and a community-first approach.

The toolkit is the outcome of the Climate Frontline, a one-year initiative co-created by the European Journalism Centre (EJC) and REVOLVE.

CREAF - Regenerative Agriculture with an International Scope

The MedCREAF programme has recently focused on regenerative agriculture and soil restoration in the Mediterranean, combining science and international cooperation with an international press visit co-organised with the Catalunya Internacional Foundation and CERCA. Read the story by Adriana Clivillé Morató.

MedWaves - GoZero

The GoZero Accelerator is accepting applications from Mediterranean SMEs in the food sector. Join the programme to calculate your organisation’s carbon footprint, identify key emissions hotspots, and design a decarbonisation plan. Participants receive free mentorship, practical tools, a bootcamp, and expert support at no cost. Apply by 30 June.

EMUNI University hosted the OGS Summer School 2026

EMUNI University hosted the OGS Summer School 2026, bringing together students, researchers, and experts from diverse backgrounds for a day of learning, dialogue, and collaboration.The Summer School provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas, exploring global challenges, and fostering international cooperation. 

Raseef22: "War, Oil and a Middle Eastern Renewable Energy Transition"

ARIJ: "Dream Homes or Empty Plots: The Reality Behind Bosnia’s Land Sales to Gulf Buyers"

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 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.