Sustainability, Energy & Climate

Infrastructures, energy and digitalisation: pillars for the sustainable development of transport in the Western Mediterranean

Infrastructures, energy and digitalisation: pillars for the sustainable development of transport in the Western Mediterranean

This Policy Study by IEMed and CETMO aims at giving response to the challenges posed by climate change in the region and how the transport sector can counter it and adapt to it through digitalisation, the transformation and connection of transport wi...

 26 February 2024
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Mobilising the Youth for Environmental Protection

Third session of the Med Dialogues 2030 series 2024 edition that is featuring individuals and organisations that are active environmental changemakers.

 23 October 2024

Recognizing and Upholding Nature’s Rights

We regret to inform you that the scheduled lecture by Teresa Vicente has been canceled. Unfortunately, the speaker is unable to attend.

 9 October 2024

Clothing a Better Tomorrow

Opening session of the Med Dialogues 2030 series 2024 edition that is featuring individuals and organisations that are active environmental changemakers.

 17 September 2024

The New vs the Old: The Emerging Infrastructure Players in the Mediterranean

As new players enter the competition for infrastructure investment in the Mediterranean, traditional stakeholders are working hard to maintain a strong presence in the region.

 30 July 2024

Who Pays for Climate Change Adaptation? Climate Justice in the Mediterranean

Climate justice consists of defining and implementing adaptations that are just, inclusive and sustainable. Against this backdrop, the different challenges described in this article highlight the fact that adaptation needs to be understood as a highl...

 25 July 2024

Renewable Energy and Electricity Interconnection Megaprojects in North Africa: Prospects for Euro-North Africa Cooperation

This Joint Policy Study delves into North Africa’s renewable energy landscape, examining the potential and challenges of megaprojects in the region.

 21 July 2024

Towards a Shared, Clean Energy Space in the Euro-Med: Outlining Priorities for the next European Commission

This policy brief identifies some key priorities that the new European Commission will need to focus on to shape both its agenda for the Southern Neighbourhood and the European Green Deal’s external dimension.

 7 June 2024

Towards Improved Green Hydrogen Communication Strategies in the Mediterranean: Bridging North-South Cooperation Dynamics

This policy brief addresses the imperative need for improved communication strategies to facilitate the widespread adoption of green hydrogen (GH) technologies in the Mediterranean while bridging north-south cooperation dynamics.

 7 June 2024

Lessons Learnt from the Failure of the Mediterranean Solar Plan for the Succes of a Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Partnership

This policy brief presents the main lessons learned from the Mediterranean Solar Plan experience, as the need to reconsider large-scale regional strategies that overly favour multilateral formulas.

 7 June 2024

Developing a Conceptual Model for Reciprocal Impacts Between Climate Change and Energy Security in the Mediterranean Region

By providing a conceptual framework tailored to policy-makers and stakeholders, this paper aims to foster a deeper understanding and concurrent management of these complex issues in the Mediterranean region.

 5 June 2024

The Mediterranean in the Face of the Climate Emergency and the Increase in Extreme Weather Events

To tackle the impacts of climate change and ensure the wellbeing and prosperity of Mediterranean societies, it is essential to increase preparedness, develop and implement adaptation strategies, promote research, adopt innovative and sustainable solu...

 23 May 2024

Energy and Maritime Borders in the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean region remains embroiled in a set of disputes. These disputes, while lying at the heart of littoral states’ sovereignty and quest for survival, are also significantly entangled with energy affairs and climate issues.

 7 May 2024