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The past months have been a period of intense collaboration and progress for MedECC, as we work to shape the Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2). With the draft outline now completed, key themes defined, and authors appointed, MAR2 is ready to enter its drafting phase.
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In this issue, we also share the new outputs from our Special Reports on coastal risks, and climate WEFE nexus, and highlight recent scientific news and initiatives from the Mediterranean region.
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Dive into the latest news and insights!
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MedECC receives EU support
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MedECC is pleased to announce that it has received financial support from the European Union, through a contract coordinated by the Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA) and implemented via Plan Bleu/RAC, which hosts the MedECC Secretariat. The agreement provides multiyear funding to support the preparation of the Second Mediterranean Assessment Report.
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The Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2) follows the First Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1) published by the MedECC in 2020, which assessed key risks from climate and environmental change. It also builds on subsequent Special Reports addressing emerging issues on coastal risks and on the climate climate WEFE nexus.
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MAR2 next step: from scoping to drafting
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After completing the scoping phase, during which the outline was prepared and authors were nominated, MAR2 is now entering the drafting phase. Authors will review the latest relevant literature and prepare the first internal draft of the report, for review by authors and coordinators in early 2026.
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Chapters and authors of MAR2
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MAR2 will unfold in seven chapters, addressing climate challenges, drivers of change, impacts, adaptation, mitigation, policies, and societal transformation. Discover the authors that have been appointed to lead each chapter, bringing together a rich diversity of perspectives and expertise.
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The First Author Meeting in November to advance the report draft
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From 5 to 7 November 2025, Aix-Marseille Université will host the first in-person Author Meeting for MAR2, in collaboration with the Téthys Euro-Mediterranean University Consortium. The meeting will gather Coordinating Lead Authors and Lead Authors to progress on the first internal draft of the report.
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MedECC's Special Reports: new outputs
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Coastal risks
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Our Special Report Climate and environmental coastal risks in the Mediterranean provides a comprehensive assessment of the scientific, technical and socio-economic literature on environmental and climate change hazards affecting the Mediterranean coastal zones, providing critical evidence-based findings to guide adaptation, resilience, and policy decisions.
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SUMMARIES FOR POLICYMAKERS
Available in English. Arabic, Catalan, French, and Spanish coming soon.
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ILLUSTRATED 4-PAGE SUMMARY
Available in English. Arabic and French coming soon.
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WEFE nexus
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The Special Report Interlinking climate change with the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus in the Mediterranean Basin represents a significant step in understanding the complex relationships between these components in the Mediterranean, covering the drivers of change, cascading impacts, and response options for addressing the multiple challenges in the region.
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SUMMARIES FOR POLICYMAKERS
Available in English, French, Spanish and Catalan. Arabic coming soon.
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ILLUSTRATED 4-PAGE SUMMARY
Available in English and French. Arabic coming soon.
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Mediterranean Coast Day 2025: a call to action for coastal resilience
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On 25 September, Mediterranean Coast Day 2025 brought together citizens, experts, and communities to celebrate the Mediterranean coast and call for urgent action to strengthen coastal resilience. The event inspired solutions, raised awareness, and promoted lasting action.
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This year, the spotlight was on those who drive meaningful change across the Mediterranean. MedECC is proud to be featured in the 2025 Mediterranean Coast Day storymap, showcasing our activities, and our latest report on coastal risks, providing policymakers and stakeholders with evidence‑based guidance for resilience and adaptation planning.
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Events: MedECC sharing expertise
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MEDITERRANEAN STAKEHOLDER FORUM ON ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION: "Making the behavioural shift happen"
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21 to 23 October 2025 - Cairo (Egypt)
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Joël Guiot, MedECC Coordinator, contributed to the Session "Climate and Environment in the Mediterranean – Evidence and Emerging Trends”, presenting key findings on regional climate and environmental risks, while Mohamed Abdel Monem, MedECC Steering Committee member, took part in the panel Session “Optimising Synergies and Managing Trade-offs - The WEFE Nexus in the Mediterranean”, sharing insights from the WEFE nexus report.
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GC FOR MED INITIATIVE SESSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND COASTAL RISKS ADAPTATION
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Mohamed Abdrabo, co-coordinator of MAR2 and Coordinating Lead Author of the report on coastal risks, contributes in the session on “Climate Change and Coastal Risks Adaptation”, presenting findings on climate and coastal risks specific to the Mediterranean environment and their implications for private-sector adaptation strategies.
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Zoom on
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What climate change means for the Mediterranean Sea? A GEOMAR study builds on MedECC MAR1
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A new scientific study, led by GEOMAR - Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, evaluates climate risks to Mediterranean marine and coastal ecosystems, focusing on warming, acidification, and sea level rise. The study also draws on MAR1, and finds these ecosystems face higher risks than the global average, with coastal habitats particularly vulnerable even under moderate warming scenarios.
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Press Review
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Find the latest press articles focusing on environmental and climatic issues in the Mediterranean, interviews with MedECC researchers and news articles on the activities of the MedECC and its reports. For media enquiries, please get in touch with the MedECC Secretariat.
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What if, by 2050, the Mediterranean world regained water thanks to the forest?
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Et si en 2050 le monde méditerranéen retrouvait de l’eau grâce à la forêt ?
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REVISTA RAMBLA - SPAIN
The Mediterranean at Boiling Point
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El Mediterráneo en ebullición.
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We love it, but we still litter it? – The Mediterranean Sea is in trouble
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Rajongunk érte, mégis teleszemeteljük? Bajban van a Földközi-tenger.
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United action for blue sustainability
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Summer heatwaves: A wake-up call for sustainability and justice.
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"Summer 2025" suffocates Beni Makada and M'Ghouga and raises questions about climate justice in Tangier.
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“صيف 2025” يخنق بني مكادة ومغوغة ويثير سؤال العدالة المناخية بطنجة
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Summer... falling appart.
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Will we have to live with less water?
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¿Tendremos que vivir con menos agua?
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MedECC Coordinators: Salpie Djoundourian, Joël Guiot, and Piero Lionello
MedECC Secretariat: Kasia Marini and Julie Gattacceca
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Please contact the MedECC Secretariat if you would like relevant publications, news, material to be published in the next newsletter to share with the community: contact@medecc.org
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Supporting institutions
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