The Donors' Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE)

The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) is dedicated to conserving and restoring freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean. DIMFE was created in 2021 by three founding members active in the Mediterranean and the Balkans : the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation, the MAVA Foundation and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

The Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE) specifically addresses the conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean basin.

To fully participate in this challenge, DIMFE aims to support projects with a strong impact on the ground, through calls for projects.

The initiative relies on the knowledge of a network of experts who evaluate the projects received and accompany the initiative in the implementation of its action and communication strategy to provide conservation actors with a solid financial partner.

Why protect freshwater ecosystems?

Although wetlands cover less than 1% of the Earth's surface, they are nonetheless indispensable and host significant biodiversity, representing 12% of all known species.

Freshwater ecosystems also play a key role in contributing to human well-being and development:

They provide many essential ecosystem services to humans, such as drinking water and irrigation for crops
They are part of the solution to fight against climate change thanks to the nature-based solutions they provide