Projects
Mubadarat supports North African civil society initiatives in the field of nature conservation and sustainable development.
OUR PRIORITIES
The PPI-OSCAN programme
The small-scale initiatives programme for Civil Society Organizations in North Africa (PPI-OSCAN) is financed by the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), the MAVA Foundation, and the Foundation Sigrid Rausing Trust. For 7 years, PPI-OSCAN supported 37 organizations in its first phase (2014–2017) and 43 in its second (2018–2021), and plans to support 11 historic organizations and some twenty others emerging during its third phase (2021–2024), through a call for projects in Morocco, Libya and Tunisia. The funded projects target conservation of the species and ecosystems presenting remarkable biodiversity, and promotion of the benefits of conservation and sustainable means of subsistence.
The TransCap programme
Initiated by funding from the General Directorate of the Balearic Islands in 2021, the TransCap programme supports projects addressing climate change and improving the living conditions of populations in Mediterranean Moroccan and Tunisian provinces. On the basis of two calls for projects, twelve organizations have received a grant to launch their initiative and join the IUCN-Med capacity-building programme.
2022–2024 projects by country
EGYPT
EGYPT
PPI OSCAN 3 – Benban Solar Energy Investors Association for Community Development
Preservation of seeds in the Nile basin: A sustainable initiative for Biodiversity Located in the Aswan region of Egypt, the Nile Basin is recognized for its rich and diverse flora, which includes rare and endangered ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Association for Women Rights in Sinaï
The battle of marine turtles against environmental threats Located on the northern coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, the city of El Arish is home to several species of sea turtles, some of which ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – the Youth Foundation for Development and Creativity (YDI)
The Green Path: An Ecological Corridor for Egypt When we talk about the Nile Valley in Egypt, we immediately think of its unique landscapes, rich in ecological diversity and teeming with biodiversity. Protected areas, such ...
LIBYA
Libyan Wildlife Trust: Eight Years of Inspiring Conservation Efforts and Collaborative Perseverance in Libya
Libyan Wildlife Trust: A Journey Through 8 Years of Inspiring Initiatives in Libya Founded on November 9, 2011, by a group of nature enthusiasts and wildlife defenders, the Libyan Wildlife Trust (LWT) ...
Strengthening CSOs capacities in North Africa: a boost for environmental conservation
Capacity building of Libyan and Tunisian CSOs: a step forward in the framework of the Mubadarat strategy From 19 to 22 December 2024, Tunis hosted two strategic training sessions organized within the ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Al Khail for Development and Community Partnership
A Visionary Project to Safeguard Tamazawa, Wadi Al-Shat. Founded in 2021, "Al Khail for Development and Community Partnership" has undertaken the mission of training, supporting capacities, and developing sustainable skills to preserve ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – The Marine Biology Society in Libya
The Marine Biology Society in Libya Promotes the Conservation of Wetlands for a Sustainable Future. Founded in 2020, the Marine Biology Society in Libya plays a crucial role in the in-depth study ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Edama for Nature Conservation
An Ambitious Project to Preserve the Coastal Ecosystem of Zuwara. An innovative project is taking shape within the administrative boundaries of the city of Zuwara, Libya, aiming to preserve over 56 hectares ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Al Shaheed Association for Development and Volunteering
Conserving the biodiversity of the Wadi Kaam valley and coastal area. Wadi Kaam is a coastal area rich in biodiversity with 8 km of coastlines bordered by large pine forests and ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Alhaya Organization for protection of wildlife and marine organisms
Sustainable and participatory management of the Wadi El Naga nature reserve. The Alhaya Organization’s project aims to address the threats facing the Wadi El Naga natural reserve. The Alhaya Organization’s project aims ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Libyan Wildlife Trust
Restoring the Jodayem forest, a coastal forest ecosystem located 3 km to the east of the city of Al-Zawiya and 40 km to the west of Tripoli. The forest’s total surface area ...
MOROCCO
MOROCCOPPI OSCAN 3 – Benban Solar Energy Investors Association for Community Development
Preservation of seeds in the Nile basin: A sustainable initiative for Biodiversity Located in the Aswan region of Egypt, the Nile Basin is recognized for its rich and diverse flora, which includes ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Association for Women Rights in Sinaï
The battle of marine turtles against environmental threats Located on the northern coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, the city of El Arish is home to several species of sea turtles, ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – the Youth Foundation for Development and Creativity (YDI)
The Green Path: An Ecological Corridor for Egypt When we talk about the Nile Valley in Egypt, we immediately think of its unique landscapes, rich in ecological diversity and teeming with biodiversity. ...
Strengthening Moroccan CSOs capacities: a priority for Mubadarat Strategy
Training on Funding Strategy for Moroccan CSOs: December 14-15, 2024 On December 14-15, 2024, the city of Rabat, Morocco, hosted a key training session as part of the Mubadarat strategy of the ...
Libyan Wildlife Trust: Eight Years of Inspiring Conservation Efforts and Collaborative Perseverance in Libya
Libyan Wildlife Trust: A Journey Through 8 Years of Inspiring Initiatives in Libya Founded on November 9, 2011, by a group of nature enthusiasts and wildlife defenders, the Libyan Wildlife Trust (LWT) ...
Strengthening CSOs capacities in North Africa: a boost for environmental conservation
Capacity building of Libyan and Tunisian CSOs: a step forward in the framework of the Mubadarat strategy From 19 to 22 December 2024, Tunis hosted two strategic training sessions organized within the ...
The Carob Corridor: Symbiosis between Climate, Carbon and Communities
Cx6 “Corridor Caroubier CAPTE Carbone et Changement Climatique” (Carbon Capture and Climate Change Corridor) The story of the Cx6 project begins with an ambitious vision: to transform carob cultivation in Tunisia into ...
BIOREC: A Commitment to Biodiversity and Communities at Bouhedma National Park
BIOREC: The Biodiversity Observatory that Restores Life to Ecosystems and Communities - Bouhedma National Park Bouhedma National Park, in Tunisia's pre-Saharan region, is home to a unique acacia savannah ecosystem in Tunisia, ...
An intelligent agriculture model with the Smart’AGRI project
Towards intelligent and sustainable agriculture The Smart'AGRI project, implemented by the Association pour la Protection de l'Environnement et le Développement Durable de Bizerte (APEDDUB), is an exemplary initiative in intelligent, sustainable and ...
Tozeur Eco Palm: An exemplary initiative to preserve the oasis and empower the community
The oasis of Tozeur, one of the oldest and largest in the Jerid region, covering 900 hectares across the neighborhoods of Abbès, El-Oust, and Errebat, has faced ongoing degradation in recent years. ...
Progress and Future of Raptors Conservation in Morocco with PPI OSCAN
Thanks to its project, AMPR initiated a transformation in the methods of raptor protection in Morocco. For the first time, an association placed GPS-GSM tags on more than 50 raptors. When the ...
The Eastern High Atlas National Park: From the Isolation of a Commune to an Eco-Responsible Initiative
A local initiative that makes a difference: the Tadrart Association implements ambitious projects to protect nature and improve the quality of life in Ait Yahya. Discover their successes. The commune of Ait ...
Advances in Marine Conservation and Environmental Awareness in Al Hoceima National Park
How did the small association AMPESA become a key player in marine conservation in Al Hoceima, contributing to an increase in the brown grouper population and the creation of 19 jobs related ...
Jbel Moussa: Six Years of Commitment to Vulture Conservation and Ecotourism
Strengthening Vulture Conservation and Ecotourism in Morocco: The Impact of the PPI OSCAN Program on the Jbel Moussa SIBE A few years ago, the SIBE of Jbel Moussa was a hidden gem ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Forum Karyati Association for Social Development
Rising from the Sands: The Akka-Tata Date Palm Conservation Project The Akka-Tata region, located in southern Morocco, is renowned for its oasis landscapes where sand dunes and lush date palm groves intertwine. ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Moroccan Association for the Development of Coastal Ecotourism in the SIBEs of Jebha and Ghomara
Coastal Ecotourism: Preserving the Marine Riches of Jebha and Ghomara This project focuses on the preservation of marine resources through the development of coastal ecotourism in the Jebha and Ghomara areas ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Aska Association for Women and Children
Biochar and Resilience: Innovating for a Sustainable Future in Ait M'hamed The Central High Atlas, particularly the commune of Ait Mhammed, is an ecosystem rich in biodiversity and culture. This mountainous region ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Civil Alliance for the Environment of Ammeln
An Ambitious Project for the Conservation of the Ammeln Oasis This project focuses on protecting the ecosystem of the Ammeln oasis, a biodiversity hotspot located in southern Morocco. Its goal is to ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Association Friends of the Atlas Cedar Biosphere Reserve
Strengthening the Networking of Associations in the Ifrane Cedar Biosphere Reserve: A Project for Conservation and Sustainable Development The Friends of the Biosphere Reserve and the Atlas Cedar Association (AREBICA) is dedicated ...
PPI OSCAN launches a new phase of support for Egyptian civil society
As part of the third phase of the Small-Scale Initiatives Program for North African Civil Society Organizations (PPI OSCAN), the International Union for Conservation of Nature - Mediterranean Cooperation Center (IUCN-Med) is ...
For an African Civil Society at the heart of environmental action
For nearly 20 years, IUCN has aimed to support African civil society in nature conservation and improving local living conditions, particularly through two flagship initiatives led by the French Committee of the ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Alp Atlas
Developing environmentally friendly ecotourism in Khenifra National Parc The association aims to preserve endangered species while promoting ecotourism and water sports as sustainable solutions. Their PPI OSCAN project includes awareness campaigns, training young ...
International Camp Libya-Morocco-Tunisia: Promoting Sustainable Oasis Development
From March 1st to 3rd, 2024, the IRADA Association for the Development of Tozeur organized a regional camp on the theme "For Sustainable and Solidary Oases" in Tozeur, Tunisia. This camp represents ...
TUNISIA
TUNISIAPPI OSCAN 3 – Benban Solar Energy Investors Association for Community Development
Preservation of seeds in the Nile basin: A sustainable initiative for Biodiversity Located in the Aswan region of Egypt, the Nile Basin is recognized for its rich and diverse flora, which ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Association for Women Rights in Sinaï
The battle of marine turtles against environmental threats Located on the northern coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, the city of El Arish is home to several species of sea ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – the Youth Foundation for Development and Creativity (YDI)
The Green Path: An Ecological Corridor for Egypt When we talk about the Nile Valley in Egypt, we immediately think of its unique landscapes, rich in ecological diversity and teeming with ...
Strengthening Moroccan CSOs capacities: a priority for Mubadarat Strategy
Training on Funding Strategy for Moroccan CSOs: December 14-15, 2024 On December 14-15, 2024, the city of Rabat, Morocco, hosted a key training session as part of the Mubadarat strategy of ...
Libyan Wildlife Trust: Eight Years of Inspiring Conservation Efforts and Collaborative Perseverance in Libya
Libyan Wildlife Trust: A Journey Through 8 Years of Inspiring Initiatives in Libya Founded on November 9, 2011, by a group of nature enthusiasts and wildlife defenders, the Libyan Wildlife Trust ...
Strengthening CSOs capacities in North Africa: a boost for environmental conservation
Capacity building of Libyan and Tunisian CSOs: a step forward in the framework of the Mubadarat strategy From 19 to 22 December 2024, Tunis hosted two strategic training sessions organized within ...
The Carob Corridor: Symbiosis between Climate, Carbon and Communities
Cx6 “Corridor Caroubier CAPTE Carbone et Changement Climatique” (Carbon Capture and Climate Change Corridor) The story of the Cx6 project begins with an ambitious vision: to transform carob cultivation in Tunisia ...
BIOREC: A Commitment to Biodiversity and Communities at Bouhedma National Park
BIOREC: The Biodiversity Observatory that Restores Life to Ecosystems and Communities - Bouhedma National Park Bouhedma National Park, in Tunisia's pre-Saharan region, is home to a unique acacia savannah ecosystem in ...
An intelligent agriculture model with the Smart’AGRI project
Towards intelligent and sustainable agriculture The Smart'AGRI project, implemented by the Association pour la Protection de l'Environnement et le Développement Durable de Bizerte (APEDDUB), is an exemplary initiative in intelligent, sustainable ...
Tozeur Eco Palm: An exemplary initiative to preserve the oasis and empower the community
The oasis of Tozeur, one of the oldest and largest in the Jerid region, covering 900 hectares across the neighborhoods of Abbès, El-Oust, and Errebat, has faced ongoing degradation in recent ...
Progress and Future of Raptors Conservation in Morocco with PPI OSCAN
Thanks to its project, AMPR initiated a transformation in the methods of raptor protection in Morocco. For the first time, an association placed GPS-GSM tags on more than 50 raptors. When ...
The Eastern High Atlas National Park: From the Isolation of a Commune to an Eco-Responsible Initiative
A local initiative that makes a difference: the Tadrart Association implements ambitious projects to protect nature and improve the quality of life in Ait Yahya. Discover their successes. The commune of ...
Advances in Marine Conservation and Environmental Awareness in Al Hoceima National Park
How did the small association AMPESA become a key player in marine conservation in Al Hoceima, contributing to an increase in the brown grouper population and the creation of 19 jobs ...
Jbel Moussa: Six Years of Commitment to Vulture Conservation and Ecotourism
Strengthening Vulture Conservation and Ecotourism in Morocco: The Impact of the PPI OSCAN Program on the Jbel Moussa SIBE A few years ago, the SIBE of Jbel Moussa was a hidden ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Forum Karyati Association for Social Development
Rising from the Sands: The Akka-Tata Date Palm Conservation Project The Akka-Tata region, located in southern Morocco, is renowned for its oasis landscapes where sand dunes and lush date palm groves ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Moroccan Association for the Development of Coastal Ecotourism in the SIBEs of Jebha and Ghomara
Coastal Ecotourism: Preserving the Marine Riches of Jebha and Ghomara This project focuses on the preservation of marine resources through the development of coastal ecotourism in the Jebha and Ghomara ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Aska Association for Women and Children
Biochar and Resilience: Innovating for a Sustainable Future in Ait M'hamed The Central High Atlas, particularly the commune of Ait Mhammed, is an ecosystem rich in biodiversity and culture. This mountainous ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Civil Alliance for the Environment of Ammeln
An Ambitious Project for the Conservation of the Ammeln Oasis This project focuses on protecting the ecosystem of the Ammeln oasis, a biodiversity hotspot located in southern Morocco. Its goal is ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Association Friends of the Atlas Cedar Biosphere Reserve
Strengthening the Networking of Associations in the Ifrane Cedar Biosphere Reserve: A Project for Conservation and Sustainable Development The Friends of the Biosphere Reserve and the Atlas Cedar Association (AREBICA) is ...
PPI OSCAN launches a new phase of support for Egyptian civil society
As part of the third phase of the Small-Scale Initiatives Program for North African Civil Society Organizations (PPI OSCAN), the International Union for Conservation of Nature - Mediterranean Cooperation Center (IUCN-Med) ...
For an African Civil Society at the heart of environmental action
For nearly 20 years, IUCN has aimed to support African civil society in nature conservation and improving local living conditions, particularly through two flagship initiatives led by the French Committee of ...
PPI OSCAN 3 – Alp Atlas
Developing environmentally friendly ecotourism in Khenifra National Parc The association aims to preserve endangered species while promoting ecotourism and water sports as sustainable solutions. Their PPI OSCAN project includes awareness campaigns, training ...
International Camp Libya-Morocco-Tunisia: Promoting Sustainable Oasis Development
From March 1st to 3rd, 2024, the IRADA Association for the Development of Tozeur organized a regional camp on the theme "For Sustainable and Solidary Oases" in Tozeur, Tunisia. This camp ...
TESTIMONIALS
"It’s very important to increase cooperation with the southern shores of the Mediterranean. We share numerous challenges and urgent problems, and it’s essential to work together to improve living conditions in the region." Joan FORTUNY, General Directorate for Cooperation of the Balearic Islands
"Having a network of members with the necessary capacities, tools and resources will be invaluable to help countries achieve conservation goals and meet their commitments under international conventions and environmental treaties." Maher MAHJOUB, IUCN Mediterranean
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"There’s growing awareness, and growing assurance, among communities. That comes from having such a successful programme, which isn’t imposed from the outside but led by local stakeholders, with people who live there. There’s no better springboard." Constance CORBIER-BARTHAUX, FFEM
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"In financing these programmes, the MAVA Foundation is investing in the future. We think that supporting small organizations is essential: they have a legitimacy and leverage to act at local level that other parties don’t necessarily have." Simon MÉRIAUX, MAVA
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"With PPI-OSCAN, we’ve opened up new avenues and our environmental corridors project was highlighted by IUCN as an example of a nature-based solution. LACT is using the new funding to continue its work." Amira SANSA/LACT, Tunisia
"Its approach to providing support is innovative because it engages young NGOs in nature conservation. It contributes to conservation projects and works with public bodies." Zouhair AMHAOUCH, Morocco’s Agence Nationale des Eaux et Forêts
Platform promoting civil society’s role in biodiversity protection and action against the effects of climate change. Developed by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature, Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation).
