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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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OOSC Press Release - Nice, France – Thursday 5 June 2024 – Ahead of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) next week, scientists at the One Ocean Science Congress are calling on Member States to take urgent and decisive action for the Ocean,…...

Factsheet, MedECC News, Report

Mediterranean marine coasts are at risk of reaching tipping points, facing multiple climate and environmental pressures: coastline erosion, sea level rising, biodiversity loss, water scarcity... An Illustrated 4-page Summary of our Coastal Risks report is now available, highlighting the key…...

Interview, MedECC News

MedECC welcomes new Report Coordinators Following a Call for Experts, the MedECC Steering Committee has appointed three esteemed researchers to coordinate the development of the Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2). With expertise from diverse fields, they bring a deep understanding…...

Report, Partner News

Plan Bleu has published in January 2025 the Report “The Mediterranean by 2050: A Foresight by Plan Bleu” offering comprehensive understanding of the sustainable development issues in the Mediterranean region and future perspectives for the next 25 years. The MED2050…...

Partner News

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) is launching the Euromed Survey 2025 on “Shaping policy: Regional consultation on the New Pact for the Mediterranean”. This open region-wide survey, co-funded by the European Commission, is part of the larger consultations…...

MedECC News, Report

The Mediterranean is a hotspot of biodiversity, human activity, and cultural heritage, yet is highly vulnerable to climate change and environmental pressures, especially along its coastlines, where one third of its population lives. Written by 55 experts from 17 countries,…...