Sustainability, Energy & Climate

Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Environmental Impacts and Extreme Events

Climate Change in the Mediterranean: Environmental Impacts and Extreme Events

Mediterranean climate change has been observed at a magnitude exceeding global means, despite the fact that the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Mediterranean countries lies at relatively low levels.

 14 October 2020
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Ré-enchanter la Méditerranée touristique ?

Il est clair que l’un des aspects les plus préoccupants dans l’évolution du tourisme en Méditerranée touche la question de l’environnement et de sa dégradation.

 11 May 2010

An Overview of Maritime and Terrestrial Infrastructures in the Mediterranean Basin

Has the time come for transformation in an area so often characterized by a certain resistance to change due to the delicate political situations in many countries along the Mediterranean?

 21 April 2010

The Land-Based Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea: Present State and Prospects

The pressure exerted on the Mediterranean coast is dramatically amplified by the intensive seasonal increase in the population from tourism, which in some countries accounts for up to 90% of the total population.

 19 April 2010

The Effects of Climate Change on Food Security in the Mediterranean Region

For some years now, the issue of climate change, its consequences and the means of adapting to it have been the focus of international concern, not only on the political and scientific levels, but also and above all in public opinion.

 7 April 2010
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Water Policy in the Mediterranean: An Overview

Aware of the fundamental importance of sustainable water management in Mediterranean countries, regional cooperation and information exchange have always been considered fundamental.

 23 March 2010

La energía electronuclear le hace sombra a la solar en la transición energética argelina

Argelia quiere producir el 5% de su energía eléctrica a partir de fuentes renovables en 2017. Las centrales térmicas híbridas de energía solar y gas se llevan la mayor parte.

 21 March 2010

El concepto Desertec

“Desertec es una excelente oportunidad para los países del sur del Mediterráneo: nos hace transitar de la era de las energías fósiles a la de las energías renovables”.

 21 March 2010

Energías renovables: el desafío marroquí

Con el objetivo de reducir su dependencia energética en un 12% de aquí a 2020, el gobierno marroquí se ha lanzado al desarrollo masivo de las energías renovables.

 21 March 2010
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Climate Change and Mediterranean Security

As the 20th century ended, the shift in international relations led to a new definition of the concept of international security. Climate change became a security issue for Western countries, leading to a necessary change of policies.

 15 March 2010
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Energy and Global Economic Crisis: The Chances for Progress

The authors look at the EU strategy in terms of energy security and how the EU and the Mediterranean partner countries could benefit from a renewed energy model based on strengthened Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.

 12 October 2009

Components of Marine De-pollution in the Mediterranean Region

The fate of de-pollution in the Mediterranean Sea is related to the success of international efforts.

 24 September 2009

El Mediterráneo ante el reto alimentario ‘glocalizado’

Haría falta doblar la producción agrícola mundial para poder alimentar a un planeta con 9.000 millones de habitantes en 2050.

 21 September 2009