{"id":5297,"date":"2018-04-09T15:15:50","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/program-of-the-2nd-mediterranean-plant-conservation-week-2\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T11:48:09","slug":"program-of-the-2nd-mediterranean-plant-conservation-week-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2016.medplantsweek.org\/?page_id=5297&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"2nd Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column animation=&#8221;yes&#8221; effect=&#8221;bounceIn&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The \u201c2nd Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week\u201d included a combination of presentations, workshops and discussion panels. This event also represents a fantastic networking and learning opportunity for all the participants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/00_00_IIMPCW_Booklet_Final.pdf\">Booklet<\/a> of the event <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/00_00_IIMPCW_Booklet_Final.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the results and presentations from the 1st Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/en\/sessions1mpcw\/\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/00_00_IIMPCW_Booklet_Final.pdf\">Booklet<\/a> of the event <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/00_00_IIMPCW_Booklet_Final.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][cth_schedules][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Session 1&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1544176306220-92dc147a-4048&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>This session deals with the state of <i>ex situ <\/i>plant conservation in the Mediterranean. <i>Ex situ <\/i>plant conservation is a complementary rather than alternative strategy to <i>in situ<\/i> plant conservation, as highlighted through the actions of the CARE-MEDIFLORA project and GENMEDA network. Various issues will be examined related to the methods used and the work of existing networks in the Mediterranean region. In addition, separate technical issues will be discussed concerning collections, curation, germination and storage methods that contribute to the more effective conservation of collections.<\/p>\n<p>Other issues to be addressed include the state of conservation of target plants in the Mediterranean region, their use in recovery and restoration projects in view of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, as well as the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Topics to address<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Population genetic in <i>ex situ<\/i> plant conservation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Management of collections for <i>ex situ<\/i> conservation (collection, curation, storage, documentation, etc.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Dormancy breaking and germination of Mediterranean plants<\/li>\n<li>Production of plants for restoration and recovery projects<\/li>\n<li>Global strategy for plant conservation towards 2020 (Target 8,9) \u2013 Mediterranean bioregion<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>International laws for duplicates: agreements within Countries or between <i>ex situ<\/i> Collections<\/li>\n<li>CARE-MEDIFLORA <i>ex situ<\/i> project actions and goals \/ results \/ lessons learned \/ good practices<\/li>\n<li>Networks in the Mediterranean for <i>ex situ<\/i> plant conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Fournaraki Christini (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Crete, Greece).<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Co-Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Vicens Fornes Magdalena (Jard\u00ed Bot\u00e0nic de S\u00f3ller, Balearic Islands, Spain).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Keynote presentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2018-11-12-Thanos.pdf\">Recent advances in seed germination research of Mediterranean plants<\/a>. Author: Konstantinos Thanos<\/p>\n<p><strong>CARE-MEDIFLORA presentation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/MPCW-Ex-situ-present-caremediflora.pdf\">Ex situ conservation actions of the project \u201cCARE-MEDIFLORA\u201d<\/a>. Author: Kyratzis Angelos (on behalf of all CARE-MEDIFLORA project)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/01_Laguna.pdf\">HOW TO SAVE A SELF-INCOMPATIBLE SPECIES FROM A UNIQUE PURE SPECIMEN FOUND WORLDWIDE: THE CASE OF THE CARTAGENA\u2019S ROCKROSE<\/a>.\u00a0Authors: Emilio LAGUNA, P. Pablo FERRER-GALLEGO, Inmaculada FERRANDO, Francisco J. ALBERT &amp; V\u00edctor MART\u00cdNEZ GRANELL.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/prezi.com\/qhatfe7zgdne\/?utm_campaign=share&amp;utm_medium=copy\">Ex-situ studies on biology of endangered oromediterranean plant as a first step towards successful in-situ conservation actions<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/SurinaalpreziCerastium.pdf\">In pdf<\/a>. Authors: Bo\u0161tjan Surina, \u017diva Fi\u0161er Pe\u010dnikar, Manica Balant, Peter Glasnovi\u0107 Bo\u0161tjan Surina<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/RIBES_Malta-2018.pdf\">RIBES, the Italian network of seedbanks: first data on the ex situ conservation of the endemic taxa<\/a>. Authors: \u00a0Magrini S., Bacchetta G., Bedini G., Borzatti A., Carasso V., Casavecchia S., Ceriani R., Cristaudo A., Di Cecco V., Di Martino L., Fabrini G., Gasparri R., Gratani L., Guglielmo F., Mariotti M., Negri V., Porceddu M., Salmeri C., Scialabba A., Villani M., Zappa E., Bonomi C.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Daskalakou-Koutsovoulou-Thanos-Malta-4-2018.pdf\">The Native Tree Flora of Greece: a database essential for conservation actions<\/a>. Authors: Evangelia N. Daskalakou, Katerina Koutsovoulou and Costas A. Thanos Evangelia.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Picciau-R._2MPCW-09.11.18.pdf\">To promote germination and remove dormancy in seeds of Mediterranean vascular plants: a learned lessons by studying the Sardinian flora<\/a>. Authors: Porceddu Marco, Picciau Rosangela, Cuena Lombra\u00f1a Alba, and Bacchetta Gianluigi.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Session 2&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1544176306237-da9ace4f-01c7&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><i>In situ <\/i>conservation actions in existing plant populations of the Mediterranean region are essential to conserve plant diversity in general, and to enhance the conservation status of threatened and endemic plants in particular.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most relevant approaches is plant translocations (including reintroduction and\/or reinforcement), also in conjunction with complementary active management measures such as passive defense measures (e.g. fencing the area where the threatened species\/populations occur), eradicating or controlling pest plants, or restoring the natural vegetation within or around the area, thus reconnecting isolated remnants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It is essential to share experiences across the region to co-develop technical aspects, to refine methodologies and to implement successful <i>in situ<\/i> conservation actions. Mid- and\/or long-term monitoring is also fundamental as it ensures the sustainability of <i>in situ<\/i> conservation actions and helps to safeguard threatened Mediterranean flora.<\/p>\n<p>This session will explore existing experiences and knowledge developed in the Mediterranean territories, with a peculiar focus on the insular context. Participants will be invited to share their experiences.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Topics to address<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful and unsuccessful <i>in situ<\/i> species conservation actions in the Mediterranean area<\/li>\n<li>Technical and methodological approaches to <i>in situ<\/i> species conservation actions in the Mediterranean area<\/li>\n<li>Good practices in the Mediterranean area<\/li>\n<li>Medium- and\/or long-term sustainability of <i>in situ<\/i> conservation actions: monitoring activities (technical and methodological aspects)<\/li>\n<li>CARE-MEDIFLORA <i>in situ<\/i> project actions and goals (technical aspects) \/ results \/ lessons learned \/ good practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Kyratzis Angelos (Agricultural Research Institute, Cyprus).<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Co-Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Donatella Cogoni (Centro Conservazione Biodiversit\u00e0, University of Cagliari Sardinia, Italy)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Keynote <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_Heywood-Malta-2018_low.pdf\">The challenges of in situ plant conservation in the Mediterranean<\/a>. Author: Vernon Heywood<\/p>\n<p>He presented the publication:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Heywood-al.-2018-BGCISpeciesRecoveryManual.pdf\">BGCI and IABG\u2019s\u00a0Species Recovery Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_Orsenigo_IUCN-MED-La-Valetta.pdf\">The role of translocations in conservation of wetland-dependent plant species<\/a>. Authors: \u00a0Orsenigo Simone, Graziano Rossi, Thomas Abeli<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_GFenu.pdf\">Contribution of translocations to enhance the conservation status of the threatened Mediterranean island flora: the CARE-MEDIFLORA project<\/a>. Author: \u00a0Fenu Giuseppe (on behalf of all CARE-MEDIFLORA project)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_Giusso.pdf\">Invasive alien species in the Mediterranean islands: the CARE-MEDIFLORA project<\/a>. Author: Gian Pietro Giusso del Galdo (on behalf of all CARE-MEDIFLORA project).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/PFA113-2MPCW-Malta-121118.pdf\">Continuous monitoring of the threatened flora of Menorca as a source for the creation of long-term management tools<\/a>. Authors: \u00a0Pere Fraga I Arguimbau.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/M_Galloni_2MPCW_MG_online_low.pdf\">In situ conservation of a rare plant (Dictamnus albus L.) and its pollinator community<\/a>. Authors: \u00a0Alessandro Fisogni , Gherardo Bogo, Laura Bortolotti, Fran\u00e7ois Massol, Mathilde Dufay, Marta Galloni.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_Rita.pdf\">The importance of monitoring translocations in a long-time period. The case of a hybridization of a narrow endemic species from Balearic Islands, Helosciadium bermejoi.<\/a> Authors: \u00a0Juan Rita, Miquel Cap\u00f3, Joana Cursach<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Garfi_Malta2018.pdf\">An update on translocation activities of the climate relict tree Zelkova sicula (Sicily, Southern Italy)<\/a>. Authors:\u00a0Giuseppe Garf\u00ec, Loredana Abbate, St\u00e9phane Buord, Francesco Carimi, Angela Carra, Caterina Catalano, Laurence Fazan, Catherine Gautier, Alessando Silvestre Gristina, Gregor Kozlowski, Salvatore Livreri Console, Antonio Motisi, Salvatore Pasta, Giancarlo Perrotta<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_GarganoDomenico_Malta2018.pdf\">Assisted reproduction\u2019 as a tool in restoration of threatened plant populations<\/a>. Author:\u00a0Gargano Domenico<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/02_Capo.pdf\">Overgrazing by ungulates affects Euphorbia dendroides L. population stability in Mallorca landscape (Balearic Islands, Spain)<\/a>. Authors: Miquel Cap\u00f3, Chiara Engelbrecht, Marta Ramoneda, Carles Cardona, Juan Rita, Elena Baraza.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Session 3&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1544176535723-4d99ba8c-86f0&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>The lack of institutional and political frameworks under which adequate land management choices can be developed and efficiently implemented may hamper the achievement of <i>ex<\/i> <i>situ<\/i> and <i>in situ<\/i> conservation targets. Successful plant conservation depends on effective strategies and collaborations among countries, regions, local administrations, the scientific community, NGOs, and other stakeholders.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In particular, robust national-level programmes that focus on the relationship between <i>ex situ <\/i>and <i>in situ <\/i>plant conservation activities are urgently needed. In addition, plant conservation in the Mediterranean would be significantly enhanced through effective dissemination of plant conservation research outcomes, development of local conservation networks to foster long-term co-operation, strengthening of regional networks among Mediterranean countries, and sharing of experiences and lessons learned in different projects.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Topics to address<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>CARE-MEDIFLORA collaborations, strategies, communication \/ results \/ lessons learned \/ good practices<\/li>\n<li>Examples of other collaborations, strategies, communications in the Mediterranean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Giusso Del Galdo Gianpietro (Dept. of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Sicily, Italy).<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Co-Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Hugot Laetitia (Conservatoire Botanique National de Corse &#8211; Office de l&#8217;Environnement de la Corse, France).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/M\u00e9dail-Conservation-Biogeography-Medit.-Plants-IUCN-Light-Malta-2018.pdf\">Conservation biogeography, a relevant challenge for plant conservation in the Mediterranean Basin hotspot<\/a>. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric M\u00e9dail<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2_-magdalena-carol-FINAL.pdf\">CARE-MEDIFLORA project, experiences with stakeholders and collaborations with administrations and private proprietaries<\/a>. Authors: Magdalena Vicens and Carole Piazza (CARE-MEDIFLORA project)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/3_JoanaMBrehm_etal_conservation_planning_tools_FINAL.pdf\">New tools for plant diversity conservation planning<\/a>. Authors: Joana Magos Brehm, Shelagh Kell, Imke Thormann, Hannes Gaisberger, Ehsan Dulloo and Nigel Maxted<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/4_Le-Berre-et-al.-2018.pdf\">Hierarchisation of species and prioritisation of conservation actions: towards a conservation strategy for flora, from biogeographical to regional level<\/a>. Authors: M. LE BERRE, K. DIADEMA, V. NOBLE, M. PIRES, G. CASAZZA, L. MINUTO, M. MARIOTTI, S. ABDULHAK, N. FORT &amp; F. M\u00c9DAIL<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/5_KELL_2MPCW_Session_3.pdf\">Plant genetic resources in the Euro-Mediterranean region: building a new collaborative conservation network<\/a>. Authors: Shelagh Kell, Nigel Maxted and Joana Magos Brehm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/6_TRASLOCATION_PINNA.pdf\">Collaboration between public administrations and research centers: a key element for guarantee the success of translocation actions<\/a>. Authors: Pinna M.S., Cogoni D., Fenu G., Bacchetta G.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/7_Rankou-MALTA2018.pdf\">Integrated Conservation Approach in the Moroccan High Atlas<\/a>. Authors: Hassan Rankou, Rachid Ait Babahmad, Soufiane M\u2019Sou, Ugo D\u2019Ambrosio, Emily Caruso &amp; Gary Martin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/8_Calevo.pdf\">LIFEorchids (LIFE17NAT\/IT\/000596): a 5- years project for the conservation of orchids and their habitats<\/a>. Authors: Samuele Voyron, Alessandro Portigliatti, Jacopo Calevo, Fernando Monroy, Annalisa Giovannini, Laura Cornara, Paolo Giordani, Alberto Girani, Dario Zocco, Luca Cristaldi, Paola Palazzolo, Simona Colombo, Marzio Marzorati, Jan Moravec, Silvia Perotto, Mariangela Girlanda<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/9_Pasta-et-al.-2018_Malta.pdf\">An update on the in situ conservation of Zelkova abelicea in Crete<\/a>. Authors: L. Fazan, D. Ghosn, I. Remoundou, P. Gotsiou, P. Sklavaki, H. Kargiolaki, E. Flouris, E. Siligardos, P. Petrakis, C. Thanos, G. Garf\u00ec, G. Kozlowski, S. Pasta.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Session 4&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1544176617873-5113d9a4-9eea&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>This session will explore how to translate plant information (species, populations, habitats, threats\u2026) into concrete plant conservation actions, or plant conservation planning.<\/p>\n<p>Plant information at site level is often dispersed, unavailable, or out-of-date. In addition, translating existing wild plant information into decision-making is not a straightforward process. This session will gather examples from around the Mediterranean where the results of field survey studies or other plant data may successfully translate into site-based conservation actions.<\/p>\n<p>The session will explore in more detail how mapping tools can provide managers with the means to transform plant data into useful formats<\/p>\n<p>It will explore possible avenues for collaboration between scientists and decision-makers at site level, with a view to developing conservation policies and site-based actions involving local populations.<\/p>\n<p>Stories and case studies of coordination between managers, scientists, and communities or local users will be presented, and different types of tools developed around the region will be explored.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Topics to address<\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Marcos Valderrabano (IUCN Centre of Mediterranean Cooperation)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/s4-John-Thompson_low.pdf\">Towards a process-based conservation strategy for Mediterranean plant diversity<\/a>.\u00a0John Thompson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/S4-George-Dimitropoulos.pdf\">Introduction to terra lemnia Project<\/a>.\u00a0George Dimitropoulos<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-S4_PANITSA-MARIA.pdf\">Humans, landscapes and plant diversity \u2013 first results from the Terra Lemnia project on Lemnos island (North Aegean, Greece)<\/a>. Maria Panitsa, Erwin Bergmeier, Stefan Meyer, Penelope Bebeli, Danae Sfakianou, Nicos Georgiadis, George Dimitropoulos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-Stefan-Meyer.pdf\">Vegetal plant diversity on Lemnos Island (Greece) \u2013 status quo and implications for conservation efforts within the TerraLemnia-project<\/a>. Stefan Meyer, Erwin Bergmeier, Maria Panitsa, Danae Sfakianou, Nicos Georgiadis, George Dimitropoulos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/S4-Kueda-Laze.pdf\">Classifying the changes in vegetated Mediterranean coastland of South-eastern Europe using new approach of remote sensing analysis for modelling vegetated land change dynamics: A case study of Albania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia<\/a>. Kuenda Laze.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/S4_Al-Zein.pdf\">Conservation of Lebanese Coastal Plants: Mission Impossible?<\/a> Mohammad S. Al-Zein, Hicham Elzein, Jean Stephan, Magda Bou Dagher-Kharrat, Carla Khater<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Powerpoint_Yahi-Maniere_low.pdf\">Diachronic cartography within an Important Plant Area : case study of Mount Chenoua (Tipasa, Algeria). Methodological approach and preliminary results<\/a>. Nassima Souyad, Roger Mani\u00e8re et Nassima Yahi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/S4-VELA-Monocots.pdf\">Assessing the conservation status of Monocots in the Mediterranean region: reflections from a recent IUCN Red List evaluation<\/a>. Errol V\u00e9la, David Allen, Violeta Barrios, Richard Lansdown, and Catherine.<\/p>\n<p>Geospatial analysis to assess distribution patterns of the critically endangered species Euphorbia fontqueriana Greuter. Joana Cursach, Antoni Josep Far, Maurici Ruiz.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/S4-Borras-Cursach_S4_IIMPCW.pdf\">Implementing GIS tools to analyse geospatial distribution factors to the reproductive success of sexual deceptive orchids: Ophrys balearica P. Delforge as an example<\/a>. Joshua Borr\u00e0s, Joana Cursach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Session 5&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1544176687123-fdb2d933-91a1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>This session will facilitate transdisciplinary reflection and dialogue on the relationships between people and plants in the context of Mediterranean Cultural Landscapes. Lying at the intersection of vastly different cultures and biomes, the Mediterranean has long been a space characterised by movement and change. Here, people-plant relationships \u2013 and the landscapes in which they are embedded \u2013 are continuously being transformed by migrations, natural and cultural cross-pollinations, human and natural disasters and the innovations that blossom in this fertile ground. As these transformations accelerate in a context of rapid socioecological change, we are pressed to find new ways of coping with our precarious and indeterminate environmental futures.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The session brings the conservation sciences into dialogue with emerging social scientific concepts that \u2018disrupt\u2019 our binary perspective of nature as separate from culture. In doing so, it hopes to find new spaces for creative and joint reflection on how to conserve Mediterranean plants in rapidly changing landscapes. In particular, it will explore how we can harness the dynamic, active and reciprocal relationships that exist between people and plants in the Mediterranean to sustain existing community conservation initiatives and to build innovative plant conservation actions across the region.<\/p>\n<p>The session will be composed of 10 Pecha Kucha talks followed by an interactive dialogue session.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Topics to address<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing relationships between people and plants<\/li>\n<li>Transformation, loss and maintenance of traditional plant knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Agrobiodiversity and seed conservation<\/li>\n<li>Community-based conservation initiatives and their diversity<\/li>\n<li>Innovative approaches to plant conservation, particularly in the context of rapid environmental change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Emily\u00a0Caruso (Global Diversity Foundation).<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Co-Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Ugo D&#8217;Ambrosio (GDF Mediterranean Ethnobiology Programme Director).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zaatar and zaitra: a parable of disruption and rewilding in Moroccan cultural landscapes Gary Martin<br \/>\nWhat\u2019s the point of talking about flowers?. Hub Members: Attard Everaldo, Gerada Mario, Pisani Maria, Radmilli Rachel.\u00a0Hub Researchers: Cutajar Simone, Lippi Simiona.\u00a0Hub Collaborations: Caruana Censu, Caruana Joseph, Farrugia Pyt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Papageorgiou-Dimitrios_PK_low.pdf\">Local knowledge on uses and the ecological sustainability of wild medicinal plant harvesting: a case study on Lemnos island, Greece<\/a>. Papageorgiou Dimitrios, Schunko Christoph.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hajar-S5_low.pdf\">Ethnobotanical knowledge in the High Atlas: potential for plant biodiversity conservation<\/a>. Ugo D\u2019Ambrosio, Irene Teixidor-Toneu, Hajar Salamat , Soufiane M\u2019Sou, Hamid Ait Baskad, Fadma Ait Illigh, Touda Atyah, Giada Bellia, Abdeddaim El Hajjam, Hafida Mouhdach, Hassan Rankou, Emily Caruso &amp; Gary J.Martin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Christina-Salmeri-S5-2MPCW-2.pdf\">Conserving and managing local seed crops biodiversity in Sicily: towards functional community seed banks<\/a>. Cristina Salmeri<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pablo-Gomez-Barrio-presentation_low.pdf\">Functional seed traits of wild edible East Mediterranean plants<\/a>. Pablo G\u00f3mez-Barreiro, Efisio Mattana, Khaled Abulaila, Joelle Breidy, Nizar Hani , Michiel van Slageren, Elinor Breman, Udayangani Liu, Tiziana Cossu, Santiago Vilanova Navarro, Tiziana Ulian.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Emilio-2MPCW-Rios-Laguna-ethnobotany-Daimiel.pdf\">Conservation of traditional knowledge on wild plants, despite the vanishing of their natural habitats: the case of central spanish wetlands<\/a>. Segundo R\u00cdOS, Alonso VERDE, Jos\u00e9 FAJARDO, Vicente CONSUEGRA, Diego RIVERA, Concepci\u00f3n OB\u00d3N4, Francisco ALCARAZ, Vanessa MART\u00cdNEZ-FRANC\u00c9S, Arturo VALD\u00c9S, Jos\u00e9 REYES, Estela BARROSO, Luis SAN JOAQU\u00cdN2, Jos\u00e9 GARC\u00cdA, P. Pablo FERRER- GALLEGO &amp; Emilio LAGUNA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pietro-MPCW_Malta_2018_Minissale_Plant-translocation-in-antiquity_low.pdf\">Plant species translocation in Mediterranean: lessons from the Antiquity on the meaning and value of the alien species<\/a>. Pietro Minissale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Marya-MEDplant-ppt.pdf\">A quantitative tool to assess local preference for the conservation of Important Plant Areas (IPA): a case study of Sannine-Kneysseh IPA in Lebanon<\/a>. Salman, M.M., S.N. Talhouk, S. Kharroubi, and M. Itani.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-ABGs-3.pdf\">Reconnecting people with plants: implementation of guidelines for ancillary botanical gardens (ABG)<\/a>. Melhem, G. M., Y. Abunnasr, and S.N. Talhouk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Session 6&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1544176763720-9340d884-70a8&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>This session will explore tools for conservation at site level. In the context of this session, a \u201csite\u201d is defined according to its management scale: it includes not only Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) for plants, but also Protected Areas, community managed areas, or other management units.<\/p>\n<p>The emphasis of the session will be given to management figures specifically designed for plant conservation like plant micro-reserves, or certain community managed areas, as well as the identification of sites important to plant diversity like the KBAs identified for plants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This session will finally explore the type of actions that site management allows, including habitat restoration. Species actions conducted at site level will be explored separately in Session 2. This session will focus on showcasing examples from around the Mediterranean and show concrete site- level examples that have permitted site conservation of species.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Emilio Laguna (Generalitat valenciana).<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Facilitator of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Marcos\u00a0Valderrabano (IUCN Centre of Mediterranean Cooperation).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-Laguna-Microreserves_low.pdf\">Overview of Micro-reserves and site based approaches<\/a>. E. Laguna<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-S6-Diadema-et-al.-2018-for-WEB.pdf\">Identification of micro-reserves in a context of urban sprawl for the preservation of the endangered endemic Acis nicaeensis (Amaryllidaceae) in the Maritime Alps: the use of conservation units and population vulnerability<\/a>. K. Diadema<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Samaropoulou.Session-6_low.pdf\">Endemic, rare and threatened coastal species of Ionian Islands: threats and protection<\/a>. S. Samaropoulou<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-Fos-Laguna-PMR-cliffs_low.pdf\">Coastal cliffs: Protecting through plant micro-reserves an outstanding habitat, threatened by urbanistic development in the Mediterranean Basin<\/a>. S. Fos (E. Laguna)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-MBK-USJ-2by2_-low.pdf\">Overview of habitat restoration and habitat approaches<\/a>. M. Bou Dagher-Kharrat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short presentations 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/s6-Itani.pdf\">Employing species and life-form data to guide planting design and vegetation management in a Mediterranean city for plant species conservation<\/a>. M. Itani<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Gazaix_et_all_MPCW_2018_Lythrum-thesioides_low.pdf\">Lythrum thesioides: how to conserve a species with unknow ecology: research and conservation partnership<\/a>. A. Gazaix<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/2MPCW-Laguna-Structural-Basis-Habitat_low.pdf\">Structural basis of a habitat: A model to choose species to be used in habitat restorations<\/a>.\u00a0E. Laguna.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Field trip&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1544176859167-486ab4f2-4805&#8243;][vc_column_text]The field trip is intended to give an idea of the geology and vegetation of the Maltese Islands. We intend to start from Sliema leaving at 9:15, visit a couple of locations on the North East coast and proceed to the Northwest side of the Island to see a range of geological features, topography and associated vegetation. The field trip will include a visit to the high cliffs of Dingli and the archaeological site of Mnajdra and \u0126a\u0121ar Qim.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pembroke rifle range \u2013 <i>Sarcopoterium <\/i>&amp; maritime coast vegetation<\/li>\n<li>G\u0127ajn Tuffie\u0127a \u2013 Ras il-Karraba<\/li>\n<li>Dingli Cliffs \u2013 \u0120ebel Sciantar<\/li>\n<li>Mnajdra, Hagar Qim<\/li>\n<li>Wied Babu (if time permits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Publications&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1544176912217-a5454d77-0ea5&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>During the side event the publication \u201cConserving wild plants in the south and east Mediterranean region\u201d will be released. The aim of this publication is to provide a snapshot of existing knowledge of plant diversity in the South and East Mediterranean, and to propose which strategies and actions can be taken to enhance plant conservation in the region. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a joint effort of more than 40 authors and dozens of contributors,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>it brings together in a single document an overview of existing knowledge on plant diversity, and provides concrete strategies, with local examples, for plant conservation that are applicable in the south and east Mediterranean region. It is aimed at helping conservation policy makers and a wide range of practitioners (land managers, Non-Governmental Organizations, local communities, conservation agencies) to implement plant conservation programmes and initiatives in the south and east Mediterranean region. The publication may also help botanist, academia, and amateurs in getting a rapid overview of plant knowledge in the area, existing key resources and where to find them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Presentation of web platform \u201cTrees and shrubs of North Africa\u201d<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>During the side event, the platform \u201cTrees and shrubs of North Africa\u201d will also be launched and presented.<br \/>\nCollaboration between IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, and extensive network of botanist and foresters has allowed to update information contained in publication &#8220;Gu\u00eda de los \u00c1rboles y Arbustos del Norte de \u00c1frica&#8221; (Charco, 2001), and let basis for the creation of this web page.<br \/>\nThis site compiles all the native species of trees, shrubs and climbing woody plants of northern Africa. Altogether 872 species (sometimes includes very small but woody plants), from 290 genera and 76 families.<br \/>\nThe side event will explain functioning of the site, and how to collaborate to improve data and provide updates.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;MedisWet project&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1544176956944-9e322599-5517&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This session deals with the conservation of Mediterranean Basin islands wetlands and highlight the MedIsWet project. MedIsWet contributes to the implementation of a network of nine countries involved in the completion of the inventories of all the Mediterranean islands wetlands, dissemination of knowledge and promotion of certain conservation measures at local, national and Mediterranean scale. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the aim of the project is to find further financing resources to develop urgent and effective restoration activities. Accordingly, this session will present several restoration activities of small wetlands taking place in small islands. In addition, governance system, funding and type of restoration will be discussed between participants. These outputs will be the occasion to identify and prioritize the issues related to islands wetlands specificities and will provide the basis to set up a roadmap for islands wetlands of the Mediterranean. <\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Topics to address<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation of the MedIsWet project \u201cConservation of Mediterranean Islands wetlands\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First results of the project, with a special focus on the inventories of Sardinia (1) , Malta (2) and Turkey (3)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of restauration activities in small wetlands (Sicily, Greece, France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation of the legal framework for wetland protection <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathieu Th\u00e9venet (PIM Initiative) <\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Co-Chair of the session<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krista Falzon (Nature Trust Malta)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyl\u00fcl Dizdaroglu (WWF Turkey) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mauro Fois (CCB\/University of Cagliari)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pietro Minissale (University of Catania) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanos Giannakakis (WWF Greece)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Boris Lau\u0161 (Hyla)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pantelina Emmanouilidou (Limoges University) <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<b>The MedIsWet Project: Conservation of Mediterranean Island Wetlands<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Total Duration side-event: 1h30<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>General Introduction.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Chairman: Mathieu Th\u00e9venet. <\/b>(10min)<\/p>\n<p><b>Part 1 \u2013 Presentation of the first results of national inventories and possible restoration activities. (60 min)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Intro (Mathieu Th\u00e9venet\/Thanos Giannakakis) + presentation of the first results of the inventories and possible restoration activities (20 min)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Mauro Fois (CCB\/University of Cagliari): first results in Sardinia<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Eyl\u00fcl Dizdaroglu (WWF Turkey) : first results in Turkey + presentation of 3 sites on G\u00f6k\u00e7eada and Ayvalik islands among the visited wetlands might be suitable for small\/wide scale restoration<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Krista Farrugia (NTM-FEE Malta): first results in Malta + case of the restoration of a prime artificial wetland currently protected known as Il-Ballut ta\u2019 Marsaxlokk identified for restoration opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b><\/b><b>Examples of restoration of Mediterranean island wetlands (20 min) <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanos Giannakakis (WWF Greece): example of the case of the estuary of Moronis River in Crete \uf0e0 main achievements, setbacks and failures, lessons learnt (5 min)<\/li>\n<li>Pietro Minissale (University of Catania): Example of the restoration of the Saline di Priolo (Natural Reserve) \uf0e0 Invasive species eradication + restoration with native species (5 min)<\/li>\n<li>Boris Lau\u0161 (Hyla)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>: Example of the small pond restoration pilot-project on Istria peninsula + possibilities of replication on several Adriatic islands (5 min)<\/li>\n<li>Eva Tankovic (PIM Initiative) : Tunisian opportunities (Kuriat &amp; Kerkennah) (5 min)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><\/b><b>Advocacy strategy for the protection of islands wetlands in France &amp; Italy<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>(10 mn)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Lina Emmanouilidou (Limoges University) : Presentation of the legal framework study + legal tools for restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Part 2 \u2013 Discussions with the participants to highlight priorities for restoration activities on Mediterranean islands wetlands (small wetlands) \u2013 30 min.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;CEPF Side Event&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1544177040562-2756d9f5-a2ee&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #0d559e;\">Description<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, active in the Mediterranean Basin since 2012, has started a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepf.net\/our-work\/biodiversity-hotspots\/mediterranean-basin\">new phase of investment for the Mediterranean Basin<\/a> last year. The new strategy (outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepf.net\/file\/15727\">Ecosystem Profile<\/a>), to which more than 500 experts and organizations of the region contributed, includes for the first time a specific strategic direction on plants.<\/p>\n<p>During this session, representatives from CEPF will introduce to the audience the strategic direction on plants and investment priorities, followed by a series of short presentations from CEPF\u2019s newest grantees to understand the work they will be undertaking throughout the Mediterranean. The session will finish with a plenary discussion about the role of civil society in plant conservation; the benefits of having civil society organisations working in this field, the obstacles to their engagement, and how to get more involved.<\/p>\n<p>The session will be followed by a cocktail event.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/MPCW-Intro-to-CEPF-Presentation.pdf\">General Presentation of CEPF Funding structure and functioning, and strategic direction for Plant Conservation<\/a>.\u00a0Pierre Carret and Liz Smith.<\/p>\n<p>Presentations &#8211; Montenegro<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Montenegro_-Milhajo.pdf\">Conservation of endemic, rare and threatened plant species on Mt. Orjen<\/a>. Mihailo Jovicevic<\/p>\n<p>Presentation &#8211; Albania<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Albania-Endri-Haxhiraj.pdf\">Conservation and propagation of the Albanian tulip<\/a>.\u00a0Endri Haxhiraj<\/p>\n<p>Presentation &#8211; Cape Verde<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/PROJECTO_PLANTS_CEPF_Herculano_final.pdf\">Melhorar o Conhecimento e Distribui\u00e7\u00e3o das Esp\u00e9cies da Flora Amea\u00e7adas de Extin\u00e7\u00e3o na Ilha do Fogo e Brava<\/a>. Herculano Andrade Dinis<\/p>\n<p>Presentation &#8211; Jordan<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Jordan-Jhaled-.pdf\">Mainstreaming Important Plant Areas into the national Conservation Planning Framework<\/a>. Khaled Abulaila<\/p>\n<p>Presentation &#8211; Tunisia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Tunisia_Imtinen.pdf\">Conserver les plantes patrimoniales de Gar\u00e2a Sejenane et Dar Fatma-Tunisie<\/a>. Imtinen ben haj jilani<\/p>\n<p>Presentation &#8211; Macedonia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medplantsweek.uicnmed.org\/public_html\/medplantsweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Macedonia.pdf\">Working together for conservation of national endemic plants in Macedonia<\/a>. Natalija Melovska.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>All the photos of the 2nd Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/148530346@N07\/collections\/72157701995508921\/\">here<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;4319,4338,4188,4355,4356,4357,4358,4359,4360,4361,4362&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; custom_links_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221; custom_links=&#8221;#E-8_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&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column animation=&#8221;yes&#8221; effect=&#8221;bounceIn&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The \u201c2nd Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week\u201d included a combination of presentations, workshops and discussion panels. This event also represents a fantastic networking and learning opportunity for all the participants. Booklet of the event here. 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