The Ben M’sik Faculty of Sciences at Casablanca (Morocco), in partnership with the Research Group for the Protection of Birds – GREPOM – and the Moroccan High Commissariat for Water and Forests and Combating Desertification, organised its 6th “international days” conference on the theme “scientific research for the conservation of Mediterranean wetlands.
The involvement of numerous experts and young scientists from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Portugal, Spain, and France enabled participants to compare their points of view, share methods and diagnostic approaches, and assess the prospects for more fertile dialogue between researchers and conservation or development stakeholders. The main need identified was for a more transdisciplinary approach, in order better to apprehend the complexity of the interface between habitats. In addition, data gathering protocols need to be standardised and actively shared so as to fine-tune the understanding of how they evolve. Finally, mechanisms such as observatories for mutualising, analysing, and sharing data need to be set up and activated in order to enhance the consideration of these questions on the part of the institutions in charge of conservation and development.
These international days, prepared and organised with a great deal of ability, enthusiasm and warmth, bear witness to the dynamism of those involved in Moroccan wetlands and their desire to make an active contribution to Mediterranean dialogue.
Contact:
Rhimou EL HAMMOUMI : [email protected] [1]