GENMEDA

GENMEDA, Network of Mediterranean Plant Conservation Centres, is a network of seed banks and conservation centres of genetic resources of the Mediterranean flora who share a common floristic region, a geographical area with a similar landscape and a common set of problems concerning natural environment disruptions. GENMEDA’s 33 members and 1 associate member representing 14 countries contribute to the conservation of Mediterranean flora genetic resources.

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29 July 2026

First Announcement: 6th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (6MPCW) – Tunisia, April 2027

This is the first announcement of the 6th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (6MPCW), which will take place in Tunis from 19 to 23 April 2027. The 6MPCW, organised by INAT, CIHEAM-MAICH, CEPF and the IUCN Plant specialist Group, with the support of the GENMEDA network, represents a historic milestone, ....

In memory of our Dear Colleague, Dr Sara Magrini

Our network is profoundly saddened by the passing of our dear colleague, Dr Sara Magrini. Beyond her remarkable professionalism, Sara embodied a true passion for plant conservation that inspired everyone around her.

GENMEDA General Assembly meeting 2025

The General Assembly (GA) annual meeting of GENMEDA took place at ‘St Raphael Resort’, Limassol, Cyprus, on 7 April 2025, as a pre-conference event of the 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (5MPCW), 7-11 April 2025, organized by Frederick University, IUCN / SSC / Mediterranean Plant Specialist Group, CEPF (Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund) and the Cypriot Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.