Coming Together to Create a Stronger Mediterranean Partnership

The Alliance for Mediterranean Culture and Nature continues to grow from strength to strength by drawing on our experiences as the M6 partnership, now harmonized as the AMNC, a new effective partnership for conserving the cultural landscapes of the Mediterranean.

This coming together was reflected beautifully in our long-awaited, in-person meet-up at the end of November. The AMNC partners gathered in the beautiful cultural landscapes of the Camargue in France, a biosphere reserve and natural park, home to a large diversity of animal and plant species.

Hosted by local partner Tour Du Valat and facilitated by IUCN Med, we organized a three-day capacity building workshop for members of the Alliance who were interested in improving their understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation. During interactive workshops, we learnt more about developing nature-based climate change action plans and establishing a baseline for monitoring climate change and biodiversity in our cultural landscapes. Partners also shared their experiences on this theme through presentations.

 

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https://www.mednatureculture.org/synthesis-coming-together-to-create-a-stronger-mediterranean-partnership/Funded by the MAVA Foundation to implement the M6 action plan on promoting sustainable land-use practices  SPNL and other partners have been working since 2017 to deliver better economic and environmental outcomes for sustainable producers. Through the Alliance of Mediterranean Nature & Culture (AMNC) we are continuing a legacy that launched with the Mediterranean Consortium for Nature and Culture in 2013, and continuing the success of the Rooted Everyday awareness campaign. The Alliance is a big step towards strengthening an effective partnership that will be able to continue its work in the long-term by scaling up its membership, impact and international collaboration and recognition.

 

Al Hima Magazine 5th Issue

This edition of Al Hima magazine weaves together inspiring stories of nature conservation and community resilience, highlighting how Lebanon is being stitched back to life—one Hima at a time. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues its mission to preserve the country’s natural heritage by empowering local communities. A cornerstone of this effort is the BioConnect project, funded by the European Union, which has achieved three national firsts: Lebanon’s first natural park (Upper Matn), first geological park (Shouf-Jezzine), and first endowment Hima (Btekhnay).

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