Marine Environment Workshop, 19-21 November 2025

Throughout November 2025, The Cyprus Institute (CyI) and its partners under the EMME-CCI framework reached several major milestones in marine environment research and regional climate policy.

International Workshop: “Threats to the Mediterranean Marine Ecosystems”

November 19–21, 2025 | Nicosia, Cyprus Hosted at The Cyprus Institute and organized by the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts, this high-level scientific workshop served as a pivotal moment for the EMME-CCI.

  • Global Collaboration: Funded by the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the event united leading experts from Europe, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean.
  • Focus: Participants addressed the accelerating threats to marine biodiversity and ecosystem health caused by a rapidly warming Mediterranean basin.
  • Leadership: The initiative was supported by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC).

Public Lecture & Task Force Report Launch

November 19, 2025 The month’s activities included a hybrid public event titled “Climate Change and the Marine Environment: Global and Regional Challenges.”

  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Aristomenis P. Karageorgis, Director and President of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), delivered a comprehensive overview of the stressors facing the Mediterranean, from acidification to invasive species.
  • Major Publication: The event coincided with the official release of the Report of the Task Force on Marine Environment & Resources.
    • As a core scientific component of the EMME-CCI, this report provides the most up-to-date assessment of regional marine vulnerabilities and offers a roadmap for science-based policy interventions.
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