Dr Klaus Toepfer
Executive Director
United Nations Environment Programme /UNEP
Under-Secretary-General
United Nations
Nairobi, Kenya

Cultural and technological innovation have characterized the countries of the Mediterranean throughout history. It is important that the children of the region should cherish this legacy and understand the essential role played by the Mediterranean marine environment.
While the growing challenges facing the coastal and marine environments of the region are being progressively addressed by the member countries to the Mediterranean Action Plan, it is essential that we educate the children of the Region about their natural and cultural heritage so that they too can be motivated to preserve it.
I applaud your initiative in devising this environmental education Kit which promotes children’s active involvement. I hope ‘The Mediterranean Sea, a Source of Life’ will be disseminated as widely as possible, and I wholeheartedly support your goal of publishing it in all the languages of the Mediterranean.

Chedly Rais
Scientific Director
Regional Activity Centre for
Specially Protected Areas (RAC/SPA)
UNEP/MAP
Tunisia

"...I would like to congratulate MEDASSET and all those who contributed to this fantastic educational tool."

"... The activity sheets targeting specific age groups are of high educational quality."


Philip Miles
Teacher
Bristol
UK

"It is superb! Truly superb! I am very keen to use it with pupils as soon as possible. Congratulations on its production. I am making plans to use it to its optimum effectiveness. It is packed full with ideas."

Margot Wallström
Commissioner for the Environment
ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels, Belgium

I found this tool kit well structured and impressive
and I believe that it is very important as an information and education tool for children.

I would like to congratulate you for your efforts to disseminate knowledge about the Mediterranean marine environment and the species it hosts and to urge you to continue your efforts.

Prof. David Bellamy
Conservationist
County Durham
UK


It was Leonardo da Vinci who first warned the world that the Mediterranean was in danger from misuse and pollution.
Over half a millenium later this visionary wallet of hands on interactive information produced by MEDASSET, the Hellenic Children's Museum and Kaleidoscope Publications mirrors his concern, but points the way ahead to a new age of understanding and positive action for "Our Sea".
Mare nostrum, a source of life, whose shores and waters are so interwoven with the roots and routes of human endeavour that the whole world knows of its heritage.

In the hands of the next generation the tide of destruction can be turned, ensuring that the full panoply of wild and wonderful things can live in peace and harmony within a new civilization that really knows, understands and cares about the future.

Dr Ljubomir Jeftic
MedPol Senior (1985-1996)
UNEP/MAP (United Nations Environment Programme/Mediterranean Action Plan)
Croatia

"The materials are very well prepared, clear in their ideas and providing systematic information on various aspects of the Mediterranean Sea..."
"I think that the concept of the materials is excellent."
"I could only wish to see more of this type of materials produced by relevant organisations."
"I am particularly pleased with this material as a person who is already for about 35 years involved in the protection and development of the Mediterranean..."