Clean Up the World Mediterranean Initiative (2007)

In 2005, European Members of Clean Up the World proposed to join forces in order to clean up, fix up and conserve the environment in one of the world's iconic regions: the Mediterranean.

In 2006, Clean Up the World members - ranging from scout groups to diving associations from 13 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East - pledged their support for the first-ever regional initiative (the then called Clean Up the Mediterranean) conducted under the umbrella of Clean Up the World.

We are pleased to announce that in 2007 the renamed Clean Up the World Mediterranean Initiative was again supported and promoted by Clean up the World and participating members in the region. It focused on the efforts of Clean Up the World member organisations who are taking practical steps to address the region's environmental problems and promoting the idea of an ecosystem approach. Activities of members included:

• removal of rubbish from the natural and urban environment
• underwater clean ups
• tree planting and re-vegetation projects
• biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration actions
• community recycling and water reuse projects
• environmental awareness raising and education activities.

Groups, organisations, businesses and communities across the region are encouraged to join the Clean Up the World Mediterranean Initiative by becoming a Clean Up the World member. Members will receive information and materials to assist with the promotion and implementation of environmental activities.

Click here to learn more about the Clean Up the World campaign and to become a member.

Click here to visit the UNEP Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) website.

Click here to view the Keep the Mediterranean Litter Free leaflet. (364.49kb)

Click here to see details from the 2006 Clean Up the Mediterranean campaign.

Activities of Participating Member Organisations

The focal time for activities as part of this initiative is September. However, activities also take place during the year. See below for a listing by month. Please check here regularly for updated information.

May
Since 1995, Italy's Legambiente have been organising ‘Clean Up the Med'. In 2007, over 1,200 beaches and sections of the coast will be freed from rubbish. On the 25, 26, and 27 May over 500 authorities, parks and foreign associations from countries around the Mediterranean will unite to protect the sea.

Click here to visit Legambiente's website.

Click here to download the 2007 Clean Up the Med brochure. (621.5kb)