July 2022

Communicating the shift towards water resilience

Tayyarat

A brand new study reveals an unprecedented change in Europe’s fire regime

Climate change is the main factor affecting an unprecedented change in the fire regime on the European continent, according to a brand new scientific work.The affected areas are in Southern, Central and Northern Europe but this historical change in Europe’s fire regime is more intense in the Mediterranean area. Read the entire article in the link below!

Tayyarat 

Non-potable water in Spain: La Casa Nueva

In Spain, there are people living with non-potable water or do not have access to safe water, as it is the case of the La Casa Nueva, in Sagunto (Valencia).  How is it possible that a few kilometres from a city where thousands of litres of drinking water are wasted, there are people who are consuming non-potable water?

Must listen

Med Marine Turtles Pod

Charikleia Minotou and Wassim Amdrous, WWF conservation experts based in Greece and Tunisia, discuss the impact of human activities (such as tourism) on the Mediterranean ecosystem and sea turtles.

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theOtherDada

Meet Adib Dada, who plants dense native forests in the cities of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region aiming to restore biodiversity, promote healthy soil and mitigate climate change.

Events4u

4th Edition of Rural Encounters on Environment & Film 

The Rural Encounters on Environment and Film is the first event in Lebanon and the Arab world that is dedicated to rural life and its representation. This year’s edition will take place from the 1st till the 4th of September 2022 at the Silk Factory in Quobayat and the nature of Akkar. 

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Ecological Wetlands Restoration Course

This course was organised by Tour du Valat, with the support of MedWet, in the framework of the project “Strengthening the restoration of Mediterranean Wetlands for nature and people”, coordinated by WWF Spain and financed by MAVA Foundation. If you missed this training, you can now watch it online!

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Photo Competition – Well with Nature

Every year, the European Environmental Agency organises a photo competition to raise awareness of an environmental theme and invites Europeans to share their takes on it. This year’s competition, Well with Nature, is a call for all of us to appreciate the healing, soothing and restorative effects of nature.

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Looking for Volunteers – REEF 2022

The Rural Encounters on Environment and Film 2022, which will take place from September 1st – 4th, 2022 at the Silk Factory of Kobayat, is looking for volunteers. A daily per diem allowance (like transportation, food etc.) will be provided for each attendance day. Only 20 volunteers will be chosen from all candidates.

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Freelancer’s guide to reporting on the SDGs

The Freelance Journalism Assembly has launched a guide on how to report about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS), which present a wealth of reporting new ideas and offer fresh stories to pitch to development desks and news organisations.

Jobs4u

Junior Researcher – European Forest Institute

The European Forest Institute (EFI) is  seeking a Junior Researcher to join their Mediterranean Facility to provide support in research, project management, and outreach. The position will be based at EFI’s office in Barcelona, Spain.

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.