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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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MED9 Energy Ministers recommit to support sustainable future for Med region

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(Story by Emilia Christophi of Cyprus News Agency) The MED9 Energy Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to support the advancement of a sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the Mediterranean region. In a joint declaration read by the host, Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou, the EU Mediterranean countries of Croatia, Cyprus, France, …

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New documentary: The sentinels of the Mediterranean

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As the health of the Mediterranean Sea reaches a new low, the Together for the Med network releases its first documentary, that aims to federate, raise awareness and mobilize around the conservation issues of the Mediterranean. Meet Yassine – a Tunisian diver and oceanographer, Nicole – a scientist committed to Greek fishers, and Isaac – …

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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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Ministerial Declaration on Education for Sustainable Development adopted in Nicosia

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(Report by Thalia Neophytou of Cyprus News Agency) The third High-Level Meeting of Education and Environment Ministries held within the framework of the work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) 9th Ministerial Conference, adopted Wednesday the Nicosia Ministerial Statement on Education for Sustainable Development At the same time, the Ministers of Education …

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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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Partnership to reduce single-use plastics between hotels in Cyprus, Malta and Greece

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Story by: Constantinos Alexandropoulos of Cyprus News Agency The successful partnership in autumn and winter 2021 of ten tourist accommodation establishments from Cyprus, Greece and Malta with the partners of the project “Reducing the Consumption and Disposal of Single-use Plastics in the Tourism Industry in Cyprus, Greece and Malta”, also known as SUPMed, was announced …

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The Medgreenjournalistm network at the ‘Nature in Mind’ conference on education and communication

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A major international conference on 19 and 20 May gathered in Rome authorities and experts, voices of formal, non-formal and informal education and communication organisations from Italy and the world. The Carabinieri’s Forestry, Environmental and Agri-Food Units Command (CUFAA) in cooperation with the World Environment Education Network (WECC) organised this relevant event that aims to …

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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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