Discussion Event: “Climate risk mitigation and adaptation to climate security in Mediterranean countries”

20-01-2025

 

Malta hosts representatives of CSOs in Mediterranean countries for a joint discussion on the Climate vulnerability and climate resilience from different perspective and how engaging the civic voice in decision-making process on regional climate policy. The meeting will be held in Malta and online to be host by the Genista Research Foundation (GRF) and the Tahadhari Center (Brussels).


A study we conducted on "Climate risk mitigation and adaptation to climate security in Mediterranean countries" in frame of ALF – K4A emphasizes the importance of collaboration in climate preparedness at the regional level, between neighboring countries, not only when targeting extreme climate events, as wildfires, but also when addressing long term objectives as SDGs.


In the study's assessment, it is recommended to focus on aspects of reducing gaps between countries in relation to their ability to cope with the climate crisis, encouraging awareness of the socio-economic aspects of climate crisis and developing tools and a network for exchanging information to be used by communities in the Mediterranean countries.

 

Programme

  • 15:00 - 15:20- Opening session - Chairman Dr Mark Causon, Malta

New research findings – The preparedness of Mediterranean countries to cope with climate change compared to European countries

  • 15:20 - 16:20 - Panel discussion – Moderators Dr Mark Causon and Carmit Lubanov

Sabrina Agius, Malta - Founder and head of GSE Technologies Malta as hub for sustainability innovation – national and regional prism for Green Vision for Mediterranean

Prof. Elias Nasri Jadallah Baboun, Palestine - CEO for the Youth Education Development Forum Association in Palestine and Peace advocate Regional cooperation, peace process, and the education on climate for future generations

Janja Dimitrijevic, Director of Smart Consulting, Serbia The Value of Education in addressing risks & security for local population

Lorance Awwad, President of Watan Association for Human Rights, Jordan

Reem Ammari, Executive Director of Watan Association for Human Rights, Jordan

Vulnerable populations and protecting human rights in the frame of dealing with severe climate crisis - examples of activities in Jordan

Marie Josette Vella Magro, Executive Secretary, Ta' Sannat Local Council, Malta

A local perspective, the local council's preparation for dealing with climate change in the Mediterranean

  • 16:20 – 16:30 - Concluding Session: Carmit Lubanov and Dr. Mark Causon

Summary of the meeting and presenting an Outline to continue the Dialogue – Med countries preparing to COP30

 

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