On 15 November at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the side event “Entangled Destiny: Trees and Humans of the Mediterranean” examined the intertwined cultural and ecological resilience of Mediterranean landscapes, highlighting the deep and enduring relationships between people and trees. The discussion shed light on how these connections shape livelihoods, identities,…

On 15 November at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the event “Solutions for People and the Planet: Reimagining Land Governance – Putting People at the Centre of Land and Natural Resources” explored how to transform land governance models into more inclusive and sustainable systems. Speakers examined how legal tools can reduce…

On 11 November at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the event “Empowering Coastal Communities: Science-Based Solutions for Resilience and Adaptation” discussed the importance of science-based pathways and the involvement of local communities in creating their own resilience process. Chaired by Giulia Galluccio, Director of the CMCC Foundation’s Advanced Training and…

During the Rome MED Dialogues 2024, the annual Mediterranean-focused conference hosted by the Think Tank Institute for International Political Studies and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 2nd edition of the Youth Policy Lab – “Navigating the Climate Crisis: Mediterranean Youth in Action” – brought together young climate…

Check out our latest article on Climate change and the law: can legal systems help to address the climate crisis? As the impacts of climate change intensify, legal systems are being called upon even more frequently to take action. However, despite the existence of legal and policy frameworks that…

The Future Earth Research School recently took part in the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2025, the leading European forum for exchanging practical solutions, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration on climate adaptation. ECCA2025 was organized by CMCC Foundation and JPI Climate, within Horizon Europe MAGICA Project. Every two years,…

Check out our latest article on Sea level rise: understanding and adapting to our rising oceans! Sea-level rise (SLR) is a slow but serious threat to agriculture, urban areas, ports, and coastal ecosystems. It exacerbates flooding, saltwater intrusion, and infrastructure vulnerability. To respond, we need a mix of strategies,…

We are pleased to share the news that Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika have been awarded the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for grassroots environmental activism. This recognition brings renewed international attention to one of Europe’s most remarkable environmental victories: the protection of…

We are proud to share that our Director was recently invited to participate in two interviews on informing the future directions of coastal resilience, and the role of science in shaping and its relationship with policy. The first, featured in the CMCC Foresight article titled “Rising seas, rising challenges:…