The pan-Mediterranean digital campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNEP/MAP follows its route also in 2026 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Barcelona Convention through a more and more rich constellation of events around the Mediterranean Sea

Happy Biodiversity Day 2026!

Happy Biodiversity Day 2026!

Today we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity established by the United Nations to draw attention to the importance of biodiversity and the need to protect it. The 2026 campaign “Acting locally for global impact” highlights how achieving the...
International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

The International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually on 18 May to celebrate women in the industry, promote recruitment, and address gender imbalance. Established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it highlights women’s contributions to the...
Earth Day

Earth Day

Today is Earth Day. Around the world, institutions, organizations, and citizens are called upon to reflect on the importance of protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources. This year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights the shared...
50th Anniversary of the Barcelona Convention

50th Anniversary of the Barcelona Convention

Today, the Barcelona Convention turns 50 years old. On February 16, 1976, in Barcelona, the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution was signed, today known as the Barcelona Convention. Fifty years later, that signature still represents...