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AbstractThe Ramsar Convention is the multilateral agreement aimed at protecting wetlands globally. Wetlands are particularly recognized for their role in the Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot by providing key habitats for endemic and migratory species, directly contributing benefits to the lives of…...
A preliminary assessment of risk associated to climate and environmental changes in the Mediterranean region by the MedECC network in collaboration with decision-makers Keywords: climate change, Mediterranean Basin, science-policy interface Recent accelerated climate change has exacerbated existing environmental problems in…...
Final Report. Regional analysis of the (I)NDCs in the SEMed Region (report). Authors: Jaime D. Fernandez M. and Ashanapuri HertaDownload the report EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAs part of the Paris climate agreement, countries have submitted (Intended) Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which includes…...
ABSTRACTWater resources is a crucial environmental good for the function of the human societies and the ecosystems. Moreover, water is an important input for the economy and an indispensable factor for economic growth. Especially in regions that are facing water…...
The IPCC approved and accepted Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate at its 51st Session held on 20 – 23 September 2019. The approved Summary for Policymakers (SPM) was presented at a press conference on 25 September 2019.…...
Investments to address climate change are good businessAn internationally respected group of scientists have urgently called on world leaders to accelerate efforts to tackle climate change. Almost every aspect of the planet’s environment and ecology is undergoing changes in response to…...