The Mediterranean Basin: main drivers of environmental changes
This infographic represents the climate and non-climate drivers of environmental changes in the Mediterranean basin. The state of knowledge illustrated in this infographic is based
Our outputs
The main objective of the MedECC is to update and consolidate the best scientific knowledge about climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean Basin and render it accessible to policymakers, key stakeholders and citizens. This is achieved mainly through the publication of the assessments reports and their summaries for policymakers, the infographics and the videos, that you may discover here below.
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FIRST MEDITERRANEAN ASSESSMENT REPORT
Climate and Environmental Change in the Mediterranean Basin - Current Situation and Risks for the Future. First Mediterranean Assessment Report
The First Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1) prepared by the independent network of Mediterranean Experts on Climate and environmental Change (MedECC) was published in November 2020.
The report assesses the best available scientific knowledge...
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- Infographic: Risks and impacts of environmental change in the Mediterranean Basin
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- Résumé pour tous par le Collectif Citoyens pour le Climat (French)
Infographics
Mediterranean ecosystems: exceptional biodiversity under threat
This infographic is based on the Chapter 4 “Ecosystems” of the First Mediterranean Assessment Report that was published in 2020. It illustrates the impacts of
Health impacts of environmental changes
This infographic represents the wide range of impacts on human health in Mediterranean countries. The state of knowledge illustrated is based on the Chapter 5.2
Energy transition in the Mediterranean
This infographic is based on the Subchapter 3.3 “Energy transition in the Mediterranean” of the First Mediterranean Assessment Report published in November 2020. It illustrates
Water and food in the Mediterranean
This infographic is based on the Chapters 3.1 “Resources, Water” and Chapter 3.2 “Resources, Food” of the First Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1) published in November
Risks and impacts of environmental change in the Mediterranean Basin
This MedECC infographic presents the main results of the First Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1) published in November 2020. It presents a general overview on drivers
Videos
UNFCCC COP 29 | Highlights of two MedECC Special Reports
Up to 20 million in the Mediterranean could be displaced by 2100 due to sea-level rise. Marine heatwaves, which have grown in frequency and duration
UNFCC COP 29 | MedECC Side Event “Climate change and the WEFE nexus”
The MedECC actively participates in the Mediterranean Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 COP 29 (11-24 Nov 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan). The side
UNFCC COP 29 | MedECC Side Event Climate and environmental coastal risks in the Mediterranean
The MedECC actively participates in the Mediterranean Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 COP 29 (11-24 Nov 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan). The side
Ocean reporting in support of the ocean and climate nexus – Mediterranean Sea climate assessment report
In a video presentation, Anna Pirani (CMCC, Italy) explores how assessment reports serve as the essential foundation of scientific knowledge, empowering informed decision-making and fostering
COP 23 | Science-based environmental policymaking
The 23rd Meeting of the Contracting Parties (COP 23) to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols gathered in Portorož, Slovenia (4-8 December 2024). The Barcelona
Interview in l’Opinion (French): En Méditerranée, le changement climatique s’annonce radical
La Méditerranée en première ligne face au changement climatique. Pour mieux comprendre les facteurs et conséquences du réchauffement climatique dans le bassin méditerranéen, évaluer les
Other outputs
UNFCCC COP29 | Press Conference: MedECC Special Reports on Coastal Risks and the WEFE Nexus
The two MedECC Special Reports on Climate and environmental coastal risks in the Mediterranean and Interlikages of Climate and Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus in the Mediterranean region
The Conversation – “Is the Mediterranean Basin really a hotspot of environmental change?”
Is the Mediterranean Basin really a hotspot of environmental change? Published on The Conversation on 2 July 2021. Authors: Joël Guiot, directeur de recherche émérite CNRS sur
The Conversation France : “Le bassin méditerranéen, point chaud des changements environnementaux”
Le bassin méditerranéen, point chaud des changements environnementaux Publié le 2 Juillet 2021 sur The Conversation France, cet article a été rédigé par Joël Guiot, directeur
Résumé pour tous du rapport MAR1 par le Collectif Citoyens pour le Climat / Citizens for Climate
Un résumé pour tous du Premier rapport d’évaluation sur la Méditerranée est disponible ! Ce document propose un résumé en langage courant les conclusions clés
Atlas of projected temperature and precipitation changes
Projected changes of key meteorological variables (for example, precipitation and temperature) are not, in terms of magnitude, expected to be consistent throughout the Mediterranean region.
1st Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1): main results
The first report on the environment and climate change produced by the MedECC network was released in November 2020. It is sounding the alarm! This