The MedECC actively participates in the Mediterranean Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 COP 29 (11-24 Nov 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan). The side event “Climate and environmental coastal risks in the Mediterranean” will provide a clear understanding of climate and environmental coastal risks in the Mediterranean region by highlighting the current scientific knowledge and how this science can be leveraged for policy development that prioritise resilience, sustainability, and community well-being. It will discuss adaptation efforts and the need to avoid some of the current measures that may lead to greater challenges in the future by increasing vulnerabilities.
The event advocates the need to protect communities, minimise impacts on the natural environment and societies, and address ethical considerations important for socially-oriented adaptation policies.
Participants (by order of interventions):
- Keynote presentation 1: Climate and environmental coastal risks in the Mediterranean, Piero LIONELLO, University of Salento, Italy; Co-coordinator of the MedECC Special Report on Coastal Risks, Co-coordinator of MedECC
- Keynote presentation 2: Management of coastal risk along the Mediterranean coast, Mohamed BDRABO, University of Alexandria, Egypt, Coordinating Lead Author of the MedECC Special Report on Coastal Risks (online)
- Keynote presentation 3: Sustainable development pathways in the Mediterranean, Stefano MONCADA, University of Malta, Malta, Coordinating Lead Author the MedECC Special Report on Coastal Risks
- Keynote presentation 4: Insights from the Science-Policy Interfaces: Accelerating Coastal Adaptation and Climate Action – Daria POVH SKUGOR, Director of PAP/RAC, Lead Author of the MedECC Special Report
The Mediterranean Pavilion at COP29 aims to draw attention to the unique and urgent climate challenges in the Mediterranean region. Conceived as a gathering space for collaboration, the Mediterranean Pavilion will host high-profile events, talks, and meetings, emphasising the critical climate risks and highlighting groundbreaking projects developed in the region. Led by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) , in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme – Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP), the PRIMA Foundation, and a coalition of major climate organisations, the Mediterranean Pavilion is a hub for exchanges on effective climate solutions tailored to the Mediterranean region’s needs. The Mediterranean Pavilion is a call to action for collaborative climate solutions, embodying the joint efforts of regional actors committed to advancing a sustainable transition. Through shared knowledge, strong partnerships, and a unified vision, it aims to inspire and mobilise regional and global efforts to address the climate crisis. More information.