Applications Invited for Projects to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026 in the Mediterranean

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About the Organization

The Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (MedWet) is a regional intergovernmental network operating within the framework of the Ramsar Convention and involving also other key actors, dedicated to promoting and supporting multi-stakeholder’ policies and actions on the ground for the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of Mediterranean wetlands. MedWet is based on the collaborative effort of the 27 Mediterranean countries and entities, the Ramsar Secretariat, intergovernmental institutions, international NGOs and national institutions specialising in wetland issues.

MedWet is the official Ramsar Initiative for the conservation and wise use of Mediterranean wetlands.

MedWet is a unique platform to share information on wetlands between governmental institutions, civil society and science in mutual respect and trust.

About the Grant

On 2 February every year, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day to raise public awareness of the importance of wetlands for humanity and the planet. To celebrate this important day, many events are organized around the world.

As part of its project funded by the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB), the MedWet Initiative is relaunching a call for projects to provide a financial boost for the Mediterranean actors in the realization of awareness and educational animations within the framework of the World Wetlands Day 2026.

Objectives of the call for projects:

The objectives of this call for projects are to work towards:

• Initiating and/or facilitating the realization of animations or tools for sensitization and education about wetlands in the Mediterranean;
• Raising the awareness of the general public for the conservation of wetlands in the Mediterranean;
• Creating a network of initiatives embodying these values in the Mediterranean region.

Typology of animations / awareness and education tools:

World Wetlands Day is a special occasion to bring together wetland users and talk to them about these environments and their importance in the Mediterranean. Particular attention is paid to:

• Animations/tools targeting a young audience (up to 25 years old) with pedagogical aims; and
• Tools that can be employed during other events.

Proposed animations / tools that could be financed. This list is not exhaustive and should be considered as examples:

• Cultural activities
• Workshops
• Construction sites
• Conferences, debates
• Exhibitions
• Observation points
• Screening of movies
• Educational projects
• Nature excursions
• Participatory science

The applicant organization undertakes to assign to MedWet the rights of reproduction, dissemination and availability of all documents submitted under this call for projects free of charge.

How to Apply

Deadline: 10 November 2025

For more details about the rules and the call for projects, please click on the link: The call for projects in English

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