Climate Change in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Region

This book showcases some of the works in respect of applied research, field projects, and best practices to foster climate change adaptation across the region. The Mediterranean is experiencing more severe climate change impacts than the global average, and the Paris Climate Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The region needs a better understanding of climate change's effects and successful adaptation strategies to address social, economic, and political challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 527 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Climate change is having a significantly greater impact on the Mediterranean region compared to the global average. In the Paris Climate Agreement, United Nations member states pledged to limit global warming to well below two degrees, if possible, at 1.5 degrees. This mark, which is expected elsewhere only for 2030 to 2050, has already been reached in the region. However, the situation could worsen in the coming years if the global community fails to limit its emissions.

The above state of affairs highlights the need for a more comprehensive understanding of how climate change affects countries in the Mediterranean region, as well as the many challenges they face in adapting to its effects. On the one hand, climate change poses significant social, economic, and political problems that hinder adaptation efforts. On the other hand, there is a perceived need to showcase successful examples of how to effectively address and manage these problems in order to replicate and scale up successful approaches.

Against this backdrop, the book "Climate Change in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Region" has been produced. It includes papers prepared by scholars, practitioners, and members of governmental agencies who are engaged in research and project execution related to climate change, as well as working across the region.

The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate change in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern region, as well as the various challenges and opportunities it presents. It includes papers on a wide range of topics, such as climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, renewable energy development, water management, and social and economic aspects of climate change.

The papers in the book are written by experts in their respective fields and offer valuable insights into the current state of knowledge and practice in the region. They provide a wealth of information and ideas for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers interested in climate change adaptation in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern region.

In conclusion, the book "Climate Change in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Region" serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the impacts and challenges of climate change in the region. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and practice, and offers valuable insights and ideas for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.

Weight: 819g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030785680
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022