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Mare Nostrum NGO

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Constanta,Romania

Mare Nostrum consists of a team of committed people with initiative and burning desire to change the world for the better, fighting over 20 years for biodiversity conservation and to preserve the marine ecosystem of Black Sea. In 1994, a team of ambitious young people would lead to an end, an older goal that must be an environmental organization in Constanta, in order to fight for changing mentalities and practices used by the local community. Thus, Mare Nostrum NGO was funded. Our mission is to empower the community, by changing mentalities in order to increase respect and responsibility towards the environment and applying solutions that preserve coastal and Black Sea resources. The vision involves developing responsible environmental communities that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of resources to improve quality of life and preserving biological diversity.

Mare Nostrum is characterized by 6 values: professionalism based on proper preparation, supported by ongoing training, and reflected in attitude and activity. Then, it comes integrity that emphasizes independence in relation to other interests and consistency in fulfilling the mission. Another value is represented by the courage, in daring to represent with perseverance community interests and proactive involvement, our initiative is used to obtain a positive environment impact. Also, efficiency makes us to use best resources to solve environmental problems. Last, but not least, we know about environmental responsibility and we have and promote sustainable conduct towards the environment.

We have the support of hundreds of young people and adults, who over time, have been volunteers and interns in our organization, many teachers with whom we have a special collaboration, public institutions and other NGOs that fight for common causes, but also sponsors who always appreciated our work and helped us to continue our work and improve our results.

Mare Nostrum is associated member of ACCOBAMS - Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic area, being actively involved in cetacean conservation, part of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative and a member of the Black Sea Advisory Council that brings together fishing industry and other interest groups for a smooth implementation of the Fishery Common Policy. Moreover, is a UNEP accredited organization and part of the Global Partnership on Marine Litter.

Areas Of Expertise

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Climate change

Education/training networks & jobs

Environment

Fisheries/Marine resources

Scientific research / technologies / innovation

Spatial planning/areas management

Circular economy

Citizen science

Pollution / marine litter

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Climate change

Education/training networks & jobs

Environment

Fisheries/Marine resources

Scientific research / technologies / innovation

Spatial planning/areas management

Circular economy

Citizen science

Pollution / marine litter

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Climate change

Education/training networks & jobs

Environment

Fisheries/Marine resources

Scientific research / technologies / innovation

Spatial planning/areas management

Circular economy

Citizen science

Pollution / marine litter

Type of Player

Clusters, organisations/Associations

Geographical working areas

BLACK SEA (Widespread)

Main interests

All related to marina ecosystem and exosystem services.

Black Sea Blue Economy Community

Stakeholder

Mare Nostrum NGO

Areas Of Expertise

Type of Player

Geographical working areas

Main interests

Staff