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 27 members and 4 new associate members representing 14 countries contribute to the conservation of Mediterranean flora genetic resources.
GENMEDA was co-organiser of the 4th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week:
13 September 2024
5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
The 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (5MPCW) entitled "Building alliances for plant diversity conservation in the Mediterranean" will be held from April 7 to 11, 2025, at the Municipal Cultural Centre Panos Solomonidis in Limassol, Cyprus.
13 September 2024
Nature Restoration Law and GENMEDA’s Pivotal Role in European Restoration Networks
On August 18, 2024, a significant milestone for environmental efforts was reached with the official adoption of the Nature Restoration Law. This groundbreaking legislation sets ambitious targets, including the restoration of at least 20 percent of Europe's marine and terrestrial land by 2030, and the recovery of all endangered habitats by 2050
13 November 2023
GENMEDA at the 4th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week
The history of the GENMEDA network and its activities as well as the future challenges for the conservation of the Mediterranean flora were presented at the 4th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (4MPCW) which took place in Valencia, Spain, from 23 to 27 October 2023. GENMEDA was among the organisers of the event together with the GENMEDA members Centre for Forestry Research and Experimentation (CIEF, Generalitat Valenciana), Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia (BGUV) and IUCN.
GENMEDA current members
Associate members