During the Horizon Europe SpongeWorks second General Assembly, participants were updated about the project's achievements, witnessed first hand the implementation of sponge measures in the French demonstrator and provided input on the way forward. GWP-Med received the Outreach and Impact award for its impactful communication of the project's activities.
A pre-feasibility study on a reservoir in the Vjosa River Basin is under way within the framework of Phase II of the WEFE Nexus Assessment in Albania under the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme aiming to ultimately support the integration of the Water Energy Food Ecosystems Nexus approach into planning processes and management practices at the national level.
The Integrated Management Plan for the Damour area in Lebanon under the GEF UNEP/MAP Programme, sets the paradigm for system-wide perspectives across geographical zones in natural resources management, promoting sustainable development, building climate resilience and protecting habitats across the Mediterranean region.
From agricultural fields in Thessaly to the urban streets of the Netherlands, Nature-based Solutions for water retention are gaining ground. As the partner leading Communication & Dissemination for the EU-funded SpongeWorks project, GWP-Med is documenting and disseminating the latest developments taking shape across its demonstration sites in Greece, France, the Netherlands & Germany, and beyond.
PRIMA NexusLabs kicks off with dynamic first plenary in Spain, paving the way for WEFE Nexus innovation. GWP-Med is leading the project's activities to disseminate best-practices across the Mediterranean.
Podgorica, Montenegro – 30 May 2025 – The Government of Montenegro has launched a strategic Green Climate Fund (GCF) Water Readiness Project aimed at laying the foundation for paradigm-shifting climate investments that strengthen the climate resilience of the country’s ecosystems, economy, and livelihoods through improved water management.
The ACCISI-GEM project marked an impressive success for natural resources conservation and sustainable farming in water-stressed Northern Tunisia, helping farmers increase agricultural production by 27%, while reducing irrigation water use by 3%.
Implemented by GWP-Med within the framework of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme, Phase II of the WEFE Nexus Assessment for Lebanon aims to enhance the country’s food security by assessing the options for the optimization of water allocation between competing uses.
The first-ever Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan for the Drin Basin aiming to enhance flood preparedness, improve risk management, and foster mutual support across the basin was endorsed by the representatives of the Drin Riparians.
The launching of the new GEF Drin II Project marks a bold step forward in addressing the environmental and socio-economic challenges of the extended Drin River Basin.
