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The scientific knowledge on climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean evolves rapidly. In this section we collect and present the recently published scientific articles, reports, books, policy papers and other contents on these issues. Do not hesitate to contact us and share with us the publications of an interest to the community.

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Join MedECC Secretariat as a Consultant – Communication Officer and help shape how science on climate and environmental change is shared across the Mediterranean. This consultancy gives you the chance to create the communication strategy, manage media and social media,…...

A new scientific article, published in npj Climate Action and authored by the Coordinating Lead Authors of the MedECC Special Report Interlinking climate change with the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus in the Mediterranean Basin, highlights an integrated approach to addressing the…...

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The Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2) will provide updated scientific knowledge on climate and environmental challenges, with a focus on the Mediterranean’s unique characteristics. It will assess progress in science since  the First Mediterranean Assessmnent Report (MAR1), and identify new knowledge and actions…...

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The Mediterranean faces increasing pressures on water, energy, food, and ecosystems, with climate change and human activities amplifying interlinked risks. An Illustrated 4-page Summary of our climate WEFE nexus report is now available, showing how the WEFE nexus approach can…...

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Climate change threatens marine and coastal ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Warming, sea level rise, and ocean acidification are occuring there more intensely and rapidly than the global average. A recent study led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research…...

MedECC News, Report

MAR2, a new key reference report for the Mediterranean 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. MAR2 also builds…...