MEDIMAQUIS

Actions to preserve biodiversity and high-value marine and terrestrial natural areas

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LP: Fondazione AVSI – Sede Operativa di AVSI Caltagirone -CUP: G23C25000470007

PP2: Associazione “Il Ramarro” O.D.V. – 

CUP: G23C25000480007

PP3: Università degli Studi di Palermo - Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali -     

CUP: B73C25000230002

PP4: Nature Trust - FEE Malta- 

CUP: G13C25000200006

PP5 Ambjent Malta-  Environmental Projects Direcetorate -     

CUP: G13C25000210006

Comune di Caltagirone; Associazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile e Centro di Educazione Ambientale Messina APS (AssoCEA Messina APS); Area della Terza Missione, Ufficio gestione Riserve Naturali 

Università di Catania; Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli – Lipu OdV; Comitato Promotore della Carta dei Comuni Custodi della Macchia Mediterranea; Faculty of Information & Communications Technology, 

University of Malta; Civil Protection Department Malta

The MEDMAQUIS project aims to restore and enhance the biodiversity of Mediterranean scrub habitats through joint pilot actions in Sicily (Bosco di Santo Pietro, Riserva Vallone Piano della Corte, Complesso Immacolatelle Micio Conti, RNO Isola delle Femmine) and Malta (Buskett, Pembroke, Xrobb l-Għaġin). It addresses climate-related threats such as fires, desertification, and invasive alien species. Using innovative and locally adapted techniques, MEDMAQUIS promotes ecosystem protection, risk prevention, and institutional engagement. The project includes joint strategies, action plans, pilot interventions, and educational programmes, enhancing solution replicability and improving ecosystem services for citizens, schools, institutions, and businesses.

• 6 joint strategies for biodiversity protection and pilot action planning (one for each target area).
• 2 adopted strategies: one for biodiversity and one for raising awareness in local communities.
• 6 pilot actions for the containment, eradication, and monitoring of invasive species.
• 3 pilot actions for habitat restoration through planting of native Mediterranean species.
• 3 fire prevention strategies for Maltese areas, including risk assessment plans and operational guidelines.
• 3 fire prevention signage installations (in Sicily and Malta).
• 1 educational programme for schools on biodiversity and ecosystems.
• 1 evaluation of solution effectiveness using ecological indicators and ecosystem services.
• 1 Community Impact Report on local community awareness.

• Increased protection of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Maquis
• Reduction of fire risk in vulnerable areas of Sicily and Malta
• Strengthening of ecosystem resilience to climate change
• Growth in environmental awareness among local communities
• Improvement of ecosystem services, such as air quality, climate regulation, and soil protection, with direct benefits for citizens, public institutions, schools, and businesses
• Adoption of shared and replicable strategies

Veronica Dal Moro 

📧 veronica.dalmoro@avsi.org
📞 +39 3456658637