State of the World’s Migratory Species Report

The State of the Worlds Migratory Species Report provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the conservation status of migratory species. It summarizes their current status and trends, identifies the key pressures they face, and highlights illustrative examples...

#EyesOnLife Contest Now Open

The Call for Eco-Innovators and Changemakers “#EyesOnLife contest” has officially launched its call for a more sustainable future in the Southern Mediterranean.The #EyesOnLife contest spotlighting the best Circular Economy initiatives in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan,...

JPI Oceans: opportunity for New Ideas for Joint Actions

JPI Oceans invites interested stakeholders to submit new ideas for Joint Actions that can inspire the international research agenda in the marine and maritime domain. In 2024, two submitted ideas were merged into the scoping action on "Ocean Oxygen Loss." In 2023, the...

IECFA Award is still open!!!

There is a new deadline to participate at the 5th edition of the Istanbul Environment-Friendly City Award (IEFCA): you can submit your application by 5th May 2025.IEFCA is a prestigious award that recognizes the contributions of cities and local authorities in...

INFO/RAC at the Third Annual Stocktaking Meeting of the MedProgramme

INFO/RAC participated in the Third Annual Stocktaking Meeting of the MedProgramme, which was held from April 8 to 10, 2025, in Istanbul.The meeting is part of the Global Environment Facility-funded Mediterranean Sea Programme“Enhancing Environmental Security” (GEF ID...

EEA launches “Our Environment: Our Future” Campaign

"Our Environment: Our Future" is a new communication campaign by the European Environment Agency (EEA), offering a platform to share the collective effort for a sustainable future.If you have a story about how you made a positive difference in improving our...

CORMON Biodiversity and Fisheries

On April 7th and 8th, the Specially Protected Areas Regional Activity Centre (SPA/RAC) hosted the second meeting of the Ecosystem Approach Correspondence Group on Monitoring (CORMON) for Biodiversity and Fisheries for the 2024-2025 biennium in Athens. Fifteen...

Odyssey Reloaded: “Gone with the Wind”!

Launched last January by Ms. Tajana Hema, Coordinator of the UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention, "Odyssey Reloaded", the digital campaign born to celebrate 50 years of action for our sea and coasts by UNEP/MAP, continues its journey across theMediterraneanunder full sail....

EU Waste Prevention Checkup

According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report titled “Preventing Waste in Europe — Progress and Challenges, with a Focus on Food Waste” more effective efforts at the national level are needed to address the growing problem of food waste. The report indicates...