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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Young People Faced with Climate Change in the Mediterranean and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Short Stories by 10 young writers

Short stories by 10 young writers winners of "A Sea of Words" 2020 literary contest.

 14 September 2020

Rethinking the Response to Climate Change Threats in the Mediterranean: Lessons from the Coronavirus Emergency

While restoring global health remains the top priority, it cannot be denied that the strict measures enforced have caused massive economic and social shocks.

 10 September 2020

Inflammable Waters: Turkey’s Strategic Objectives in the Eastern Mediterranean and the East Med Gas Pipeline (EMGP)

The decision of Erdogan to deploy the Fatih drilling ship to perform drilling inside the undemarcated Continental Shelf of the Republic of Cyprus in May 2019 constituted a major turning point in Turkey’s strategy for the eastern Mediterranean.

 1 September 2020

How to Improve Water Resources Management in the Middle East? The Call for a Locally-Based Water Security

The categorisation of water security as an existential “threat” gives the state a licence to use exceptional measures to address water scarcity, including securitising the field and diminishing measures of transparency.

 17 July 2020

Ensuring Water Security in the Middle East: Policy Implications

Over the last decades, the Middle East, and more specifically the Eastern Mediterranean region, has experienced a rapid process of desertification. This increased scarcity has significant political and socioeconomic impacts for the entire region.

 6 April 2020

Agriculture and Food Security in Climate Sensitive Areas in the Mediterranean

In the context of climate change and the growing need to preserve natural resources, the study identifies the main blocking points for the contribution of local and regional authorities in the mentioned areas.

 6 April 2020

Water Diplomacy Frameworks in the Middle East and the Euphrates-Tigris River Basin

Water diplomacy is not limited only to government officials. Indeed Track-two initiatives also play important roles in water diplomacy.

 7 February 2020

Infrastructures And Power In The Middle East And North Africa

Over the last decade, the Mediterranean and the Middle East and North Africa has experienced profound social, political and economic transformations. Increase competition among regional powers are redefining the contours of regional geopolitics.

 14 December 2019

Sustainability: Towards A New Paradigm Of Development In The Euro-Mediterranean Area

Sustainable development has emerged as a new paradigm for States and organizations. The SDGs, the Paris Agreement, and the various COPs have entrenched the need to transform production and consumption patterns.

 26 November 2019

16th New Africa Business Development Forum

The Mediterranean Halal Industry Forum, held in the framework of MedaWeek Barcelona 2020, aims to raise awareness about Halal Industry by hosting sessions where Halal-related topics in food, tourism, textile, fashion and other sectors are discussed.

 20 November 2019

Environmental Activism in the Post-Arab Spring: It is not about a Mere Clean Environment

Given the ecological and economic challenges, environmental activism – typically around issues affecting public health and livelihoods – has been on the rise in the region over the past few decades.

 18 November 2019

Youth Water Cooperation in the Mediterranean: Challenges and the Way Forward

In the context of the current water challenges in the Mediterranean region, young people are making a difference by adopting innovative solutions to water issues and raising awareness on issues related to water management.

 31 October 2019