Water abstraction is the main threat to freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
Despite serious ecological impact, significant development of hydropower infrastructure continues in the Balkans, Turkey and the Iberian Peninsula.
Water abstraction is the main threat to freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
Despite serious ecological impact, significant development of hydropower infrastructure continues in the Balkans, Turkey and the Iberian Peninsula.
We aim to minimise the impacts of water abstraction, dams and other infrastructure on river basins and protect, and restore freshwater ecosystems by:
Our three pilot basins experience unsustainable water abstraction for agriculture purposes and development of unsustainable water infrastructure, and include:
At the heart of all our work are passionate people dedicated to delivering effective and lasting conservation. With the conservation community, these inspirational partners are our greatest asset.
MAVA has allocated €2,443,000 annually
The Action Plan annual budget is estimated at €2,433,000