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The establishment of the Observatory is driven by the Mediterranean’s unique vulnerability to climate change, which makes it a critical area for studying the effects, mechanisms and interrelationships of this environmental emergency at a global level. The region faces distinctive challenges, including water scarcity, vulnerable agriculture, and an increased risk of flooding, all of which underscore the importance of targeted climate action and adaptive strategies.

The Observatory will play a key role in the monitoring of these phenomena, developing evidence-based policies, and implementing adaptive solutions that specifically address the effects on the vulnerable populations. This will enhance local resilience and provide a platform for international cooperation in climate change management.

The priority themes of the Mediterranean Observatory of Climate Change (MOCC) are Food Security and Agriculture, Ecosystems and Biodiversity and Water Management. To advance these goals, the focus will be on open science and citizen science, with collaboration sought among three key stakeholders: higher education and research institutions, non-governmental and civil society organizations, and public administrations, with special attention to those at the local level.