MIRAMAR WILL RUN FOR 33 MONTHS
The MIRAMAR project (Monitoring cumulative Impact to guide Mitigation and RestorAtion in the MediterrAnean Region) has officially launched with the goal of protecting some of the Mediterranean’s most fragile ecosystems.
The project kicked off on June 24, 2025, with a meeting that brought together eight core partners and 14 associated entities from six Mediterranean countries. Funded by the Interreg Euro-MED programme, MIRAMAR will run for 33 months, focusing on nine pilot sites where biodiversity and ecosystem health are under increasing pressure from human activity.
The initiative addresses major environmental challenges — including pollution, habitat loss, and the effects of climate change — by promoting nature-based solutions and strengthening cross-border cooperation among research institutions, public authorities, NGOs, and technical experts.
Key actions planned during the project include:
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Monitoring cumulative impacts on three priority ecosystems: seagrass meadows, coastal wetlands, and habitats of endangered species
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Developing and testing innovative restoration tools, with an emphasis on sustainability and resilience
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Turning science into action through Living Labs and co-creation processes involving local stakeholders and decision-makers
More than a research effort, MIRAMAR aims to become a practical tool for improving environmental management and policy across the Mediterranean. It will promote replicable models of restoration and support informed decision-making at both regional and local levels.
resilient and sustainable future
By bringing together a diverse network of partners — from research centres and public institutions to environmental organisations — MIRAMAR is committed to delivering long-term, science-based solutions to protect the natural heritage of the Mediterranean.
As implementation begins, the project sets out to generate knowledge, tools, and concrete results that will contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future for one of Europe’s most valuable — and vulnerable — marine environments.
“With MIRAMAR now officially underway, we’re joining forces across six Mediterranean countries to protect some of the region’s most fragile ecosystems. Over the next 33 months, our work at nine pilot sites will help us understand and address the growing impact of human activity on biodiversity and ecosystem health,”
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