This video documentary provides insights into climate change through the opinions of leading scientists, politicians and ordinary people, while illustrating possible solutions through successful CC initiatives currently being fielded throughout the region. The key messages are :
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The Mediterranean region and climate change. The proximity and affinities of countries in the region, how the culture of its populations exemplifies man’s capacity to endure and adapt to climate change and variability over the ages, with illustrations and testimonials from desert, mountain and coastal communities.
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Climate action. How countries in the region have already started to move towards low carbon economies and climate resilient societies in order to meet one of the greatest historical challenges of our age.
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Climate science update. The latest scientific information on climate change, the likely impacts on the Mediterranean region and the current attempts to harmonise responses and CC policies throughout the region.
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The state of play of international CC negotiations. The supranational dimension of climate change, the Paris process, the EU Climate Roadmap and some national action plans from the Mediterranean region.
