Sustainability, Energy & Climate

Energy Infrastructure Targeting in the Mediterranean: a Shifting Threat

In large parts of the Mediterranean region – namely Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Libya, Syria and Turkey – oil and gas pipelines as well as energy facilities and personnel have come under threat.

The Future We Want Demands Sustainable Development

Awards Ceremony of the Contest “A Sea Of Words 2015”

The Sea of Words contest, now in its 8th edition, is being held again with the intention of contributing to the promotion of dialogue between peoples and the exchange of knowledge and experiences between different local and international traditions.

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Cooperating to Address the Challenges of Energy and Climate in the Mediterranean Region

The strategic importance of the Mediterranean region has been proven throughout history and is still visible today. This implies both opportunities and challenges that must be addressed collectively and from a regional perspective

Turkey and the Regional Natural Gas Geopolitics. The “Hub Vision” in Light of the Future Prospects of the Southern Gas Corridor

Until today, Turkey has proven to be a crucial bridge between Europe and Asia. It has appeared as a strong alternative to end the dependence on Russia’s gas supply, but new competitors have now emerged in the energy market defying Turkey’s predom...

Transport et logistique en Méditerranée du Sud, sur la voie de la compétitivité pour rejoindre les économies émergentes

La région sud-méditerranéenne a été probablement l’une des régions les plus dynamiques au monde durant les deux dernières décennies sur le plan du développement quasi général des systèmes de transport.

Assessment of Pollution Reduction Programmes in the Mediterranean Region

An institutional cooperation framework to deal with common problems of environmental pollution, the Mediterranean Action Plan is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This provides the ideal opportunity to assess Mediterranean pollution reducti...

Mediterranean Fisheries. Stocks, Assessments and Exploitation Status

The state of Mediterranean fisheries follows the same trends and faces similar problems as most of the world’s fisheries, i.e., a generalised overexploitation and broad habitat degradation.

The Challenges of the Mediterranean Urban Agenda

There seems to be an increasing awareness that the urban agenda must take centre stage in sustainable development programmes. Strong and independent governance at the local level is a prerequisite for successful urban planning.

Argelia: un barril de petróleo que cae y un régimen situado sobre un barril de pólvora

Si el precio del petróleo se mantiene en una media de 50 dólares, los ingresos de las exportaciones se reducirán a la mitad y los ingresos fiscales sufrirán una importante caída.

El enigma del precio del gas: la difícil creación de una verdadera referencia tarifaria

En un contexto de explosión de la demanda energética mundial y de diversificación de los proveedores, el modo en que se fija el precio del gas supone un gran desafío.