The General Assembly of the Association of Mediterranean Deltas ETS was held on 31 October 2025 in Alexandroupolis, Greece, the annual meeting of reference for the network of delta territories across the Mediterranean basin.
The opening session was introduced by Evangelos Pulilios, Vice Governor of the Evros Region, who extended institutional greetings and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the protection and enhancement of delta areas.
During the meeting, ongoing projects and initiatives planned for 2026 were presented, with a focus on European programs addressing the main environmental challenges affecting Mediterranean and international deltas: flood management, coastal erosion, soil salinization, and biodiversity loss. The Assembly also welcomed new proposals from its Members.
The event saw a broad and qualified participation, with delegations mainly from Italy and Spain, including the Consorzio di Bonifica Veneto Orientale, Consorzio di Bonifica Acque Risorgive, Consorzio di Bonifica Pianura di Ferrara, Comunidad de Regantes de la Derecha del Ebro, and Comunitat de Regants Sindicat Agricola de l’Ebre. Other members, such as the Consorzio di Bonifica Brenta, Consorzio di Bonifica Delta del Po, and the Agricultural Research Center of Cairo, joined remotely.
In the afternoon, the conference open to Extraordinary Supporters featured a keynote speech by Prof. George Zalidis, Emeritus Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Scientific Director of the Interbalkan Environment Center (i-BEC). Prof. Zalidis presented innovative methods and technologies for the sustainable management of wetlands, highlighting the need for an integrated approach and effective governance of river basins.
The two-day event concluded on 1 November with a visit to the Evros Delta National Park, an area of exceptional ecological value and a European site of importance for the conservation of migratory birds.
The meeting in Alexandroupolis represented a moment of dialogue and strategic planning, strengthening the DeltaMed network and laying the foundations for a 2026 rich in new synergies, shared projects, and joint actions for the resilience and sustainability of delta territories.
