Founded 1990, as a network of ngos, as a joint project of european environmental bureau eeb and the hellenic society for the protection of the environment and the cultural heritage elliniki etairia, in close cooperation with arab ngo network for environment and development raed. The environment in the mediterranean forms the basis for the development. This requires systems harmonisation, standardisation and the sharing and reuse of resources. Atlantropa endless energy from the mediterranean sea. The mediterranean region comprises the 21 coastal states. The creation of a healthy food environment combining consumers health. In the mediterranean economy and society padova este altino, italy 17 20 october 2016 book of abstracts universita di padova, progetto di ateneo textile roman archaeology. Following the principles of the european thematic strategy on the protection and conservation of the marine environment, the collective interest of eea and unepmap has been developed towards a product focusing on priority pollution zones in the mediterranean sea and addressing emerging issues. However, the presence of a relatively large mass of water is unique to the actual mediterranean region. The crosscutting theme has been to reach beyond simple explanations of potential climatesociety relationships and advance our understanding on how to.
In just 30 years, from 1970 to 2000, the overall population of the mediterranean countries grew from 285 to 427 million people, with two collateral phenomena coastal development and urbanization. Mioecsde facilitates four other networks of major mediterranean stakeholders who play a key role in addressing the regions environmental and sustainable development challenges. Development of voluntary guidelines for the sustainability. The mediterranean in numbers 450 million people live in coastal areas of the mediterranean, in 22 countries. Within the framework of the barcelona convention, the mediterranean countries adopted in 1980 the protocol for the protection of the mediterranean sea against pollution from landbased sources and activities lbs protocol. Environment and ecology place emphasis on the real world. Feb 18, 2015 the need for cooperation and coordination amongst all the countries bordering the mediterranean has long been recognised. Tools, technology, products trama cpda14270514 european research council under the european unions seventh framework. The role of the union for the mediterranean in the development of transport sector in the mediterranean region economic commission for the europe inland transport committee working party on transport trends and economics twentysixth session geneva, 1012 september 20. To produce a discussion paper on the development of voluntary guidelines for the sustainability of the mediterranean diet in the mediterranean region, as a contribution to the 10yfp sustainable food systems programme core initiative sustainable diets in the context of sustainable food systems. Networking civil society in the mediterranean region through environment and water issues. The mediterranean studies association is an interdisciplinary organization which promotes the scholarly study of the mediterranean region in all aspects and disciplines.
Enhancement of the business environment in the southern mediterranean 5 clustering of resources at decentralised level to address needs and challenges at each level. This category has the following 22 subcategories, out of 22 total. The mediterranean diet as an example of environmental. The mediterranean environment and society environment. Home to an unusually diverse flora and fauna, the mediterranean is impacted by a wide variety of stressors. Responding to needs within the euromediterranean region. Pdf this paper introduces the reader to a special issue of articles that explores links. International, national, environmental and human security impacts. They requested the mediterranean commission on sustainable development mcsd of the mediterranean action plan map to develop a draft of the strategy. Mar 15, 2006 following the principles of the european thematic strategy on the protection and conservation of the marine environment, the collective interest of eea and unepmap has been developed towards a product focusing on priority pollution zones in the mediterranean sea and addressing emerging issues. The mediterranean sea is commonly referred to as an lnlc lownutrient, lowchlorophyll area. Read more about the portal in english and in german. The role of the union for the mediterranean in the development. They also analyse natos mediterranean security dialogue and offer conceptualisations on security and perceptions of security challenges as seen in north and south.
Though the society has been led by individuals possessing a specialized knowledge of the mediterranean lands, its strength has always remained its lay membership. New challenges in the relation between the european union. Mediterranean is not about the homogeneity and uniformity, but about the unity that comes from. Also, you can read online the mediterranean environment and society environment society full book. The mediterranean dietary pattern shows lower footprints than the current spanish pattern, and to a much larger extent than the western dietary pattern. The long history of environmental issues in the mediterranean region 11 factors of change 11 past and present organization of the book 2 the geological setting 14 introduction 14 volcanic eruptions and their effects 14 earthquakes 20 the platetectonic setting of the mediterranean 25 resources of the mediterranean lands 47 summary 56. The mediterranean region is characterised by a unique, rich, yet fragile biodiversity, hosted by many diverse ecosystems across the region,which together form an invaluable natural capital on which populations and economies depend. In this chapter we briefly discussed the main steps of the evolution of the mediterranean sea, from the tethys to its closure, until the present days. The perception of the mediterranean leans equally on the nature, culture, history, lifestyle, and landscape. The chilean mediterranean shrubland or matorral occurs in a narrow band of the central part of the country between approximately 30 and 38 s latitude from sea level to ca. For civil society, the strategy contains a set of strategic directions that inform its.
With the unforeseen calls for democracy and change from the middle eastern and north african countries the political terrain of the region has changed and new profoundly. Mediterranean conference of ministers of environment in athens on 8. The mediterranean sea fits the definition of a desert as it has low precipitation and its nutrient contents are low, making it difficult for plants and animals to develop. We will examine the chemistry occurring in the water and air around us, and the impact of perturbations of the environment on society. New challenges in the relation between the european union and.
It aims to identify priority pollution zones and emerging issues in the mediterranean sea. The straits of gibraltar located at the western end of the mediterranean provides the only natural connection with the global ocean. Location of study area and occurrence of local and remote tsunamis that arrived to the eastern mediterranean levant coast, from alexandria, egypt, to iskenderun bay, turkey, since the. The center is supported by a grant from the german federal ministry for education and research. Society for american archaeology 81st annual meeting, orlando, fl 2016 as a center of agricultural invention and a major route for the spread of early agriculture, the mediterranean basin has long been an area of research for those interested in the modification of the. Journal of mediterranean ecology welcome to the on line. May 23, 2014 the mediterranean in numbers 450 million people live in coastal areas of the mediterranean, in 22 countries. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. All these issues come under the prism of an ecosystem approach. Marine litter has been an issue of concern in the mediterranean since the 1970s.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. New challenges in the relation between the european union and the mediterranean. Through vision and concentrated effort, the mediterranean society of america was launched in 1968 by a small, but enthusiastic group of citizens in richmond, virginia. Examples of the mediterranean climate that exist outside of the basin, and that satisfy this and the original koppen definition, can be found in central and western california, the south of. Mediterranean sea region briefing the european environment. The mediterranean environment 14 lebanon, northern israel, and northern algeria fig. The environmentnutrition connection as community development priorities merge with those of environmental conservation,it becomes increasingly clear that unless human populations meet their basic survival needs they cannot afford to conserve. The eastern mediterranean and the middle east emme are likely to be greatly affected by climate change, associated with increases in the frequency and intensity of droughts and hot weather conditions. Tsunami hazard evaluation of the eastern mediterranean. Mediterranean action plan the mediterranean sea reveals an irregular, deeply indented coastlines mostly rimmed by mountain ranges.
Horizon 2020 mediterranean report european environment agency. Medclivar 2012 conference madrid, 2628 september 2012 the climate of the mediterranean region. Environment is one of the most important parts of the story. Over the last five decades the quality of the mediterranean environment has.
It is a semienclosed sea taking over a century to be fully renewed. Much remains a future goal, but is already leading to the reuse of data. The full mediterranean data package information centre. Humanenvironmental interactions in the mediterranean basin. Enhancement of the business environment in the southern.
Mediterranean information office for environment, culture. In this case study, well focus on three very different threats to the mediterranean ecosystem. Development of voluntary guidelines for the sustainability of. The 2nd euromediterranean ministerial conference on the environment athens, july 2002 endorsed this initiative. Climate change and impacts in the eastern mediterranean and. Mediterranean information office for environment, culture and. Sustainable protected cultivation at a mediterranean. The latter half of the book analyses environmental security and conflicts in the mediterranean and environmental consequences of world war ii, the gulf war, the balkan wars and. Development of voluntary guidelines for the sustainability of the mediterranean diet in the mediterranean region 1415 march 2017 ciheambari, valenzano bari an initiative contributing to introduction ciheam and fao, on 23 october 2015, signed a new strategic partnership aimed at working together. Transformation anatolia, east mediterranean introduction. Priority issues in the mediterranean environment revised.
Priority issues in the mediterranean environment executive summary this report is a product of eea and unepmap. Environment of the mediterranean region within the mediterranean basin for articles about plants and animals native to the mediterranean region see category. Pdf mediterranean holocene climate, environment and human. Environmental issues of the mediterranean semester at sea. Evidence for warm and humid midholocene in the aegean and northern levantine seas greece, ne mediterranean m.
Environmental and sustainable development in the mediterranean. Mioecsde mediterranean information office for enviroment. Their distribution and possibilities challenges for climate reconstructions over the mediterranean 4 2. At the same time unless local communities protect the environments around them they have limited hope to. Mediterranean food consumption patterns and health. Since water is one of the most important resources in mediterranean regions we will particularly focus on some aspects of water use and management in the greenhouse environment. By combining the variety of historical contexts, with a focus on byzantine. Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development mssd. Since the region is diverse and extreme climate conditions already common, the impacts will be disproportional. Its investigation requires a dialectical approach which examines the different parts, but integrates the organism and the environment into a dynamic whole. Climate change and impacts in the eastern mediterranean. The mediterranean diet not only makes reference to some characteristic eating habits, it is also a cultural model that involves the way foods are selected, produced, processed and distributed. Humanenvironmental interactions in the mediterranean basin part of.
It is particularly concerned with the ideas and ideals of mediterranean cultures from antiquity to the present and their influence beyond these geographical and temporal. There is no mediterranean identity, but mediterranean identities. It is estimated that between 10 000 and 12 000 marine species thrive in the mediterranean sea. The mediterranean centre of environment is a nonprofit civil society set up in 1992 by a franco greek team aiming to promote the development of human activity taking into account the environment and the culture of the mediterranean and the balkans. Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development plan bleu. Emcei euromediterranean conference for environmental.
The mediterranean dietary pattern is presented not only as a cultural model but. Security and environment in the mediterranean springerlink. Assessing sustainability for water management in greenhouse production involves defining what is sustainable, in terms of water needs, for both the society and the plant. Mediterranean sea an overview sciencedirect topics. Sustainable protected cultivation at a mediterranean climate. Mar 07, 2012 the eastern mediterranean and the middle east emme are likely to be greatly affected by climate change, associated with increases in the frequency and intensity of droughts and hot weather conditions. The report does not attempt to give an overall state of the mediterranean marine environment. Pdf society and environment in the east mediterranean ca 300. Location of study area and occurrence of local and remote tsunamis that arrived to the eastern mediterranean levant coast, from alexandria, egypt, to iskenderun bay, turkey, since the mid second centuryb.
The conference aims to gather new research contributions from all disciplines of earth and environmental sciences by euro mediterranean scientists from diverse backgrounds, and thus makes an essential contribution towards ensuring that science and knowledge contribute to the promotion of a more sustainable environment for the euro mediterranean. Mediterranean identities environment, society, culture intechopen. Environment and ecology in the mediterranean region ii. Mediterranean biodiversity and the ecosystems that support it are particularly sensitive to human impact, such as tourism, agriculture, urbanisation, fire, fishing, pollution, introduction of nonindigenous species. The mediterranean dietary pattern demonstrates a lower environmental impact through the consumption of more plantderived products and less animal foodstuffs saezalmendros et al. Mediterranean identities environment, society, culture.
Mediterranean past weather through english logbooks. Pages in category environment of the mediterranean the following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. Therefore, the overall strategy should combine elements linked to external. To approach the question of identity, it seems that we have to give importance to all of these. Since mar 1996 functions as a federation of mediterranean ngos. The concept of mediterranean climate is characterized by mild wet winters and warm to hot, dry summers and may occur on the west side of continents between about 30 and 40 latitude. Mediterranean holocene climate, environment and human societies. Historical analysis and selected modeling 3 figure 1. The two continents would merge into a single entity.
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