The PARTICIPANTS
EuroNatur is a charitable foundation which was founded in 1987 by BUND (Friends of the Earth Germany), Nabu the longest-established nature and biodiversity conservation association of Germany and DUH (German Environmental Aid). It is based in Radolfzell and is legally, organisationally and financially independent, autonomous and not affiliated to any political party.
The Association BIOM is a non-profit, voluntary and independent civil society organization involved in nature protection, species and habitats conservation and promotion.
Participant since 2018
Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) is a non-governmental environmental organization that operates nationwide in Albania. PPNEA is known to be the first environmental organization in Albania, as it was officially established on 5 June 1991, with a special decree of the Albanian Academy of Sciences at the time. It emerged in a period of turmoil and socio-economic change in the country and the wider region – a time where environmental issues were looked down upon and given marginal priority in governing and policy issues.
Participant since 2018
CZIP’s mission is to protect birds and other animal and plant species, their habitats, biodiversity monitoring of Montenegro, citizen education, popularisation of scientific research, as well as cooperation with other organisations at home and abroad, dealing with the protection of nature.
Participant since 2018
Flag Pine is an Albanian non-governmental environmental organization, established in March 2013. Its mission is to promote the protection of terrestrial and marine species and ecosystems by offering solutions to environmental challenges, while fostering collaboration with local community and government institutions. Flag Pine’s main activities focus on biodiversity protection, scientific monitoring, advocacy, awareness raising and environmental education.
Participant since 2024
The Mediterranean Center for Environmental Monitoring (MedCEM) is a non-governmental organization working to protect Montenegro’s ecosystems and the wider Mediterranean region through science-based action.
We focus on monitoring environmental conditions, addressing urgent ecological challenges, and building knowledge for effective conservation. In the face of increasing pressures, we promote collaboration and practical solutions for a healthier, more resilient Mediterranean.
Participant since 2024
Archipelagos – Ambiente e Sviluppo, Italia is a non-profit organization and the Italian independent branch of the Greek NGO Archipelagos – Environment and Development. Since 2015, it has been dedicated to monitoring and protecting the endangered Mediterranean monk seal.
The organization’s work includes identifying suitable habitats, evaluating sightings, conducting photo-identification, studying feeding habits, assessing threats, and raising public awareness through environmental education.
Beyond Italy, Archipelagos collaborates with NGOs across Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and Lebanon, and also provides consultancy to international agencies involved in monk seal conservation.
Participant since 2024
MOm / The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal is a Greek non–governmental environmental organization with the legal status of a Non–profit association. MOm is active in the protection and promotion of the coastal and marine environment of Greece, through the protection of the Mediterranean monk seal, which is the only seal species in the Mediterranean Sea and the most endangered seal on earth.
Participant from 2018 to 2024
In 2019, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation spearheaded the creation of the Monk Seal Alliance (MSA), which brings together five donor organizations (the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Mava Foundation, the Fondation Segré, the Sancta Devota Foundation and the Thalassa Foundation) with significant experience of funding monk seal conservation projects. The goal is to expand existing actions and step up concrete efforts to protect the species.
The MSA encourages practical action to protect the Mediterranean monk seal and its habitat through support for conservation projects throughout the species’ range. It aims to increase collaboration between donors and between actors on the ground, at the local, national and regional levels.