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The scientific knowledge on climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean evolves rapidly. In this section we collect and present the recently published scientific articles, reports, books, policy papers and other contents on these issues. Do not hesitate to contact us and share with us the publications of an interest to the community.
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Abstract Although climate warming is affecting most marine ecosystems, the Mediterranean is showing earlier impacts. Foundation seagrasses are already experiencing a well‐documented regression in the Mediterranean which could be aggravated by climate change. Here, we forecast distributions of two seagrasses…...
Abstract Global warming and direct anthropogenic impacts, such as water extraction, largely affect water budgets in Mediterranean wetlands, thereby increasing wetland salinities and isolation, and decreasing water depths and hydroperiods (duration of the inundation period). These wetland features are key…...
The call for self-nominations of Coordinating Lead Authors (CLAs), and Lead Authors (LAs) for the 1st MedECC Assessment Report (MAR1) on current state and risks of climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean has been released on May 31, 2018,…...
The call for self-nominations of Coordinating Lead Authors (CLAs), and Lead Authors (LAs) for the 1st MedECC Assessment Report (MAR1) on current state and risks of climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean has been released on May 31, 2018, with…...
New analysis and modelling released today by FAO and more than 100 collaborating scientists projects that by 2050 climate change will have altered the productivity of many of the planet's marine and freshwater fisheries, affecting the livelihoods of millions of…...
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Abstract Against the background of potentially substantial sea-level rise, one important question is to what extent are coastal societies able to adapt? This question is often answered in the negative by referring to sinking islands and submerged megacities. Although these…...