#SaveTheDate: 25 June 2026
Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation Information Webinar: Strengthening Mediterranean Engagement
On the occasion of the 2026 call for applications for the “Wetland City Accreditation”, MedWet is organising a webinar for interested Mediterranean cities
Farewell to Thymio Papayannis, Founding Father of MedWet
It is with great sadness that we learned of Thymio’s passing. He was a visionary in many aspects of the Mediterranean environment and culture, and the founder, alongside Luc Hoffmann, of MedWet.
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Chris Rostron, MedWet Coordinator, attended @RamsarConv’ 67th Standing Committee meeting (SC67) in Gland.
👉 It covered key issues such as the budget & the strategic plan, while also presenting reports on the Ramsar Regional Initiatives (RRIs), CEPA, Culture & #Wetlands & more.
🌿 Call for Applications: Wetland City Accreditation
The @RamsarConv is launching its call for applications for the #WetlandCityAccreditation for the 2026–2028 triennium.
📅 Deadline: 31 December 2026
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/DgntVGStg8
#wetlands
Découvrez la version 2026 du dictionnaire sur la #DiversitéBiologique et la conservation de la #Nature, par Patrick Triplet, contenant plus de 6 116 définitions.
➡️ https://t.co/osGz5r5iej
#Portugal has officially added Óbidos Lagoon to the List of #Wetlands of International Importance of the @RamsarConv, bringing the country’s total to 32 protected sites.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/ELvtWsx9Qa
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay.
This year's theme, about traditional knowledge and cultural heritage, celebrates the intimate link between people and #wetlands. Let’s celebrate, visit & enjoy our wetlands.
Join our #CultureForWetlands campaign
👉 https://t.co/mXRCX7VkBb
@RamsarConv
During the 2024 DANA, the #AlbuferaDeValencia stored around 60% of its annual water inflow in just a few hours, reducing flood impacts on nearby urban areas. A clear reminder of the vital role #wetlands play in flood mitigation.
📖 Read the full article: https://t.co/f3z6cFoQkj
#WetlandsandCulturalHeritage | People have lived in & around #wetlands since ancient times, slowly shaping them into unique places where nature and human life come together. These areas tell the story of past generations and are culturally and historically important.
@RamsarConv
2025 was a very busy year for the MedWet team. We’d like to thank our entire team & all our partners for a productive year supporting #wetlands across the Mediterranean.
Here’s a short message from some of the team, with highlights from 2025 & a look at what’s ahead.
@RamsarConv
3️⃣5️⃣ projects chosen!
Delighted to share the results of the call for projects supporting #WorldWetlandsDay 2026 activities in the Mediterranean with the backing of the @OFBiodiversite.
View details 👉 https://t.co/MqAnE9Ctk2
#RestoreWetlands#ActForWetlands
From ancient civilizations to modern cities, #wetlands have quietly sustained life
💧 🌊 They store water, reduce #floods, and naturally clean the water we depend on every day.
👉 Protecting wetlands is protecting our future.
#WorldWetlandsDay#CelebratingWetlands@RamsarConv
#الأراضي_الرطبة حليف أساسي في مواجهة #تغير_المناخ:
🌿 تلتقط الكربون وتخزّنه.
🌊 تقلّل من آثار #الفيضانات والعواصف وارتفاع مستوى سطح البحر.
🎣 تعزّز القدرة على التكيّف مع تغيّر المناخ من خلال #الحلول_القائمة_على_الطبيعة والمعارف والممارسات التقليدية.
👈 https://t.co/3oaN829Xgb