Communicating the shift towards water resilience

The Climate Cost of Construction

Patricia Carbonell, head of REVOLVE's Barcelona office, takes us to her hometown Godella, in Valencia, where a forested area known as the Pirate's Tower is under threat from a controversial new housing project. Patricia highlights the ecological and cultural significance of the area and the efforts of citizen groups and a new political party, Cuidem Godella, to oppose the project.

Dhikraa

Water Stewardship with Iro Alampei and Stelios Lekakis

Did you know Hydria is the ancient Greek word for a water jar? In our latest episode of AMWAJ’s Dhikraa podcast, you can dive into the fascinating world of ancient water stewardship. Listen to Iro Alempei and Stelios Lekakis from the HYDRIA Virtual Museum as they discuss with AMWAJ's host Marta Castillo about past practices and memories of water management and how these connect with our modern needs and ways of life.

Updates

AMWAJ short film 'The Invisible Water' at the Almost There Film Fest in Lebanon

Our animated short film "The Invisible Water" featured at the Almost There Film Festival on 1 September at the Orient Institut Beirut. This was the 7th edition of the film festival focusing on Human Rights and Migration, organized by Heinrich Boll Stiftung, in Lebanon. 

Updates

The 4th Edition of SJF 23 Returns

As partners of SJF23, we're thrilled to announce the return of its 4th Edition on October 23 - 26, with the theme "Science Journalism: Seeking Best Practices.” Get ready to be captivated by stories of success and innovation in the field.

Member Updates

MedWaves: Publication - Regional Action Plan for Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Mediterranean

The SCP Regional Action Plan addresses key human activities in four priority areas, namely Food, Fisheries and Agriculture; Goods manufacturing; Tourism and Housing, and Construction. Check the publication by AMWAJ member MEDWaves.

Member Updates

CluBe: Kozani is officially heading towards Climate Neutrality

The climate contract has been signed and Kozani is officially on the road to Climate Neutrality with a shift to greener energy, a greener economy and, among other things, a boost in employment. CluBe was represented by Dimitris Tzovaras.

Updates

Apply for EU4OCEAN Media Training

The online Media Training Workshop aims to provide journalists and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills and tools to effectively cover ocean-related topics in the media. 

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The forests at the greatest risk of drought-induced death

An international team led by CREAF has published a new method to characterize which of the world’s forests are most vulnerable to water shortage.

Events4u

Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat, Professor and Scientist at the Mediterranean Facility of the European Forest Institute (EFI) and Jordi Vayreda Duran, Researcher at CREAF, will discuss practices of conservation and valorisation of Mediterranean cultural and natural heritage. The event will be moderated by Patricia Carbonell, Head of REVOLVE’s Barcelona Office and Communications Manager of AMWAJ Alliance, on 22 November 2023 in CaixaForum Macaya Sala Macaya Pg. de Sant Joan, 108, Barcelona, Spain.

Jobs4u

Project Assistant

Passionate about the environment? Join CENER 21! Job: Project Assistant. Responsibilities: Assisting the project team in high-quality project implementation. Requirements: Master's in Mechanical Engineering. To apply, submit your 𝐂𝐕, 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 to info@cener21.ba by 05.10.2023.

Opportunities4u

WeMed Award 2023

You can now apply for the WeMed Award 2023, organized by AMWAJ member MedWaves.  For this third edition, the award seeks to identify change makers that have a clear focus and mission aligned with the Green Business Support, Circular Economy, Eco-innovative Entrepreneurship field.

Opportunities4u

Post Doctoral Fellow

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking an innovative & multi skilled candidate to join as a Post Doctoral Fellow – Water, Conflicts and Resilience. This position will be based in one of IWMI’s offices in Africa.

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Celebrating the MED

Anna Lindh Foundation is calling all civil society organisations to engage with local administrations and celebrate diverse cultures through the power music. This event is the testimony to the powerful impact of music across the 42 Euro-Mediterranean countries as a way to be #CelebratingTheMediterranean.

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.