Giancarlo Gusmaroli, an engineer specializing in aquatic ecosystems, an avid sports enthusiast, and ambassador for MEDSEA, relaunches his mission "Climb/Hug the Med" (on Facebook with the hashtags: #climbthemed and #hugthemed). A journey that spans 3 continents, 19 countries, and 22 peaks, totaling approximately 50,000 meters in altitude, all to embrace the most imposing summits overlooking the vast Mediterranean basin.
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With 336 votes in favour, 300 against, and 13 abstentions, the European Parliament approved on July 12th the Nature Restoration Law, a historic legislation aiming to restore 20% of natural ecosystems by 2030. The long-term objective of the Nature Restoration Law is to restore degraded natural systems by 2050, with an immediate target of restoring at least 20% of ecosystems by 2030. This ambitious commitment requires concrete efforts from member countries.
With "Hope for Sennariolo", environmental regeneration following the devastating fire of Montiferru, Planargia and Alta Marmilla in July 2021, is taking shape. The MEDSEA Foundation and the Municipality of Sennariolo announce the start of reforestation work this coming autumn with a meeting with the population held on Monday, July 31 in the Council Chamber of Sennariolo.
MEDSEA is studying anti-trawling solutions derived from marble processing waste in Sardinia with the University of Cagliari - DICAAR Department as a natural continuation of the "Saturn" Anti-trawling Structures for the Natural Restoration and Protection of the Sinis Peninsula - Mal Di Ventre Island.
Extreme E, the international competition of electric SUVs, has renewed its collaboration with MEDSEA to support the A Forest For Bees campaign. This initiative aims to create a widespread nectariferous forest in Sardinia to aid pollinators. This project complements the support for Hope for Sennariolo, a regeneration and reforestation campaign in response to the devastating Montiferru fire.
With a seaside aperitif in Cabras, together with the fishermen, the SATURN project - anti-trawling systems for the protection and natural restoration of the Marine Protected Area of Sinis - Isola di Mal di Ventre - came to an end.
MEDSEA has become one of the 11 Italian foundations to receive accreditation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations program for the environment. Accreditation at UNEP is a prestigious recognition that opens doors to numerous opportunities for non-governmental organizations
Over 200 participants, one ton of waste collected, and special attention given to 'ghost nets' in collaboration with the Coast Guard of Cagliari. The MEDSEA Foundation concludes the fifth edition of “Puliamo la Sella!" event, dedicated to cleaning the beach, sea, and seabed around La Sella del Diavolo.
Three European marine conservation foundations have joined forces to strengthen international marine protection measures and well-being of the seas. The coalition aims to increase the number of seagrass meadows from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean.
- Puliamo la Sella! returns to Cagliari on June 17th. Come join!
- SATURN meets the students from the "De Castro" high school in Oristano to talk about anti-trawling
- TransformAR stops off in Galicia, studying solutions for aquaculture to adapt to climate changes
- How to communicate the circular economy?
- Sardinian mussel farms supporting sustainable mussel farming in Senegal with the help of MEDSEA
- TransformAr: two meetings to set up monitoring activities in Marceddì lagoon
- The bench realized from mussel shells waste on display at the Milan Design week
- Roamers Sardinia Edition: the worldwide bikepackers' meetup supports "A Forest for bees"
- Tigullio Design District, from april 17 to 23: Design from the sea and "Blue" sustainability
- #ADayInTheWetlands: the winners of the contest