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Majority of Cypriots see need to adapt to climate change, EIB Survey shows

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Most people in Cyprus recognise the need to adapt their lifestyle due to the effects of climate change, according to the annual Climate Survey commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The survey showed that among the challenges facing their country, Cypriot respondents ranked climate change third, after the cost of living and large-scale migration. […]

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International conference on climate crisis in Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East on 26-28 September

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An international conference entitled “Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East” will take place in Cyprus from 26 to 28 September, with the participation of the Prince of Jordan Hassan bin Talal and internationally renowned scientists and policy makers, co-organised by the Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and

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Conference in Nicosia discusses effects of climate crisis on gender equality

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The effects of climate and energy crisis on gender equality were discussed on Wednesday during a conference in Nicosia co-organized by the offices of the Commissioners for Environment and Gender Equality, with the participation of a senior UN official, officials from Ministries and Deputy Ministries, organized groups, the Police and other bodies and institutions. Senior

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Cyprus hosts EDS Conference on desalination, clean water and energy

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Cyprus’ long history of successfully using desalination, “serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for neighbouring countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region and developing countries around the world that face similar water challenges,” Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Petros Xenophontos said on Tuesday. Addressing the European Desalination Society’s Conference titled “Desalination for

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Programme aiming to tackle desertification in Cyprus and Greece kicks off in Nicosia

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(Story circulated by Cyprus News Agency) LIFE AgrOassis, a programme which aims to tackle the desertification of land in Cyprus and Greece, kicked off Monday, during an event in Nicosia. The project, with a €2,326,710.16 budget, is funded by the EU by 60% and focuses in the sustainability of agricultural practices in the two countries.

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Ministers adopt Nicosia Declaration with strong commitment to policy actions, condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

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Ministers who attended the 9th UNECE Ministerial Conference in Nicosia, adopted on Friday the ministerial declaration affirming countries’ commitment to a green economy transition with sustainable infrastructure at its core. The declaration also calls on countries to join actions under the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and underlines the need for more and stronger education for sustainable

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Far greater ambition in tackling climate change is needed in pan-European region, UN environmental assessment says

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(Report by Evie Andreou of Cyprus News Agency) For greater action to tackle “the triple planetary crisis” affecting climate, nature and pollution, calls the 7th pan-European environmental assessment, presented on Wednesday at the 9th Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference, taking place in Nicosia between October 5 and 7. The joint report by the United Nations

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9th UNECE Ministerial Conference kicks off, Cyprus President addresses the event

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(Report by Evie Andreou of Cyprus News Agency) President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday that the need to take effective decisions and to implement substantial measures and policies to secure the planet’s sustainability is becoming more urgent. Addressing the 9th UNECE Ninth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference underway in Nicosia, the President said

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Deep-sea Atlas of the Eastern Mediterranean

Deep-sea Atlas of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea: the best knowledge for a better protection

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18 May 2022.- The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN-Med) and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research present the Deep-sea Atlas of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea – the first collective work to compile the existing knowledge about the deepest waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on the “hidden” biodiversity that it hosts and main threats.

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Ghar el Melh, Tunisia. © Tarek Khatib

MedWet: We cannot afford to let Mediterranean coastal wetlands disappear

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Sea-level rise will be one of the major climate change-induced risks of the 21st century for coastal areas. According to the Sixth Assessment Report of IPPC released on February 28th 2022, it is virtually certain that global mean sea level will continue to rise over the 21st century. Relative to the period 1995–2014, the likely

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