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Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

The MedBioLitter knowledge base is an entry-point to the peer reviewed research evidence published on the impacts of marine litter on marine biota in the Mediterranean region. This knowledge base was created in 2017, under the Interreg-Med funded initiative PANACeA ...
Mediterranean ecosystem restoration sites

Mediterranean ecosystem restoration sites

Nature-based solutions and transferable best practices towards broader ecosystem restoration actions ...
Supporting cetacean conservation in the Pelagos Sanctuary

Supporting cetacean conservation in the Pelagos Sanctuary

A new report has been presented today, 18 November 2022, online in the frame of the cooperation between the Pelagos Permanent Secretariat and the Mediterranean Biodiversity Protection Community (MBPC), a project led by ETC-UMA. The new report, entitled Pathways to ...
An assessment of marine biodiversity protection in the Mediterranean Sea: A threatened global biodiversity hotspot

An assessment of marine biodiversity protection in the Mediterranean Sea: A threatened global biodiversity hotspot

The Mediterranean Sea is a World’s biodiversity hotspot. It harbours around 11% of all marine species in less than 1% of the global marine area (Bianchi & Morri, 2000). Furthermore, around 20% of those species are endemic (Coll et al., ...
Mediterranean wetlands – their current state and ways to improve their conservation

Mediterranean wetlands – their current state and ways to improve their conservation

The recent report entitled “Mapping and assessment of the state of wetland ecosystems: a Mediterranean perspective” led by ETC-UMA, in the frame of the Mediterranean Biodiversity Protection Community initiative co-funded by the EU Interreg Mediterranean programme, is the result of ...
ETC-UMA issues new report on the impacts of litter on Mediterranean marine species

ETC-UMA issues new report on the impacts of litter on Mediterranean marine species

On the occasion of the workshop organized by IUCN and Région Sud in collaboration with its CPMR partner, the ETC-UMA Director, Dania Abdul Malak is presenting today 1 April 2022 a highlight on the wide range of actions required to ...

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Journal Articles

Contribution of remote sensing and GIS to mapping groundwater vulnerability in arid zone: Case from Amour Mountains- Algerian Saharan Atlas

Kerzabi, R.; Mansour, H.; Yousfi, S.; Marín, A. I.; Andreo, B.; Bensefia, K. E.

Contribution of remote sensing and GIS to mapping groundwater vulnerability in arid zone: Case from Amour Mountains- Algerian Saharan Atlas Journal Article

In: Journal of African Earth Sciences, vol. 182, iss. October 2021, no. 104277, 2021.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Geotechnology, Groundwater, Pressures

Wetland extent tools for SDG 6.6.1 reporting from the Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS)

Weise, K.; Höfer, R.; Franke, J.; Guelmami, A.; Simonson, W.; Muro, J.; O'Connor, B.; Strauch, A.; Flink, S.; Eberle, J.; Mino, E.; Thulin, S.; Philipson, P.; van Valkengoed, E.; Truckenbrodt, J.; Zander, F.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.; Thinfeld, F.; Fitoka, E.; Scott, E.; Ling, M.; Schwarz, M.; Kunz, I.; Thürmer, G.; Plasmeijer, A.; Hilarides, L.

Wetland extent tools for SDG 6.6.1 reporting from the Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS) Journal Article

In: Remote Sensing of Environment, vol. 247, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, SWOS, Wetlands

Indicators for mapping and assessment of ecosystem condition and of the ecosystem service habitat maintenance in support of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020

Hatziiordanou, L.; Fitoka, E.; Hadjicharalampous, E.; Votsi, N. E.; Palaskas, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Indicators for mapping and assessment of ecosystem condition and of the ecosystem service habitat maintenance in support of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 Journal Article

In: One Ecosystem, vol. 4, no. e32704, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation and management, Ecosystem services, Forest, Land and soil, Pressures, Wetlands

Achieving Blue Growth through maritime spatial planning: Offshore wind energy optimization and biodiversity conservation in Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Soukissian, T.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.

Achieving Blue Growth through maritime spatial planning: Offshore wind energy optimization and biodiversity conservation in Spain Journal Article

In: Marine Policy, vol. 73, pp. 8-14, 2016.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Blue Growth, Climate Change, Conservation and management, Pressures

Cumulative pressures and low protection: a concerning blend for Mediterranean MPAs

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Rodríguez, J.

Cumulative pressures and low protection: a concerning blend for Mediterranean MPAs Journal Article

In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 101, pp. 288-295, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures

Future land-use change scenarios for the Black Sea catchment

Mancosu, E.; Gago-Silva, A.; Barbosa, A.; de Bono, A.; Ivanov, E.; Lehmann, A.; Fons, J.

Future land-use change scenarios for the Black Sea catchment Journal Article

In: Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 46, pp. 26-36, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Geotechnology, Land and soil, Pressures

Filling the gap between Earth observation and policy making in the Black Sea catchment with enviroGRIDS

Lehmann, A.; Giuliania, G.; Mancosu, E.; Abbaspour, K. C.; Sözen, S.; Gorgan, D.; Beel, A.; Ray, N.

Filling the gap between Earth observation and policy making in the Black Sea catchment with enviroGRIDS Journal Article

In: Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 46, pp. 1-12, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Geotechnology, Pressures

Books

Adapting to Climate Change – An Assessment of Vulnerability and Risks to Human Security in the Western Mediterranean Basin

Abdul-Malak, D.; McGlade, K.; Pascual, D.; Pla, E.

Adapting to Climate Change – An Assessment of Vulnerability and Risks to Human Security in the Western Mediterranean Basin Book

1, Springer International Publishing, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-319-51680-6, (2191-5547 ISSN 978-3-319-51680-6 eBook ISBN).

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Mediterranean sea, Pressures

Presentations

Land Use Change Scenarios for Black Sea Catchment. 4th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Conference.

Mancosu, E.

Land Use Change Scenarios for Black Sea Catchment. 4th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Conference. Presentation

01.03.2013.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Setting the scene for the future of the Black Sea catchmen

Mancosu, E.; de Bono, A.; Gago-Silva, A.

Setting the scene for the future of the Black Sea catchmen Presentation

01.03.2013.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology

Proceedings

Herramientas de apoyo a la gestión de los humedales de Andalucía basadas en Google Earth Engine.

Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Marín, A. I.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.

Herramientas de apoyo a la gestión de los humedales de Andalucía basadas en Google Earth Engine. Proceedings

2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Geotechnology, Groundwater, Pressures, Wetlands

Technical Reports

Towards a nature positive Mediterranean: Accelerating the transition for the conservation, restoration and wise use of biodiversity in the Mediterranean

del Mar Otero, M.

Towards a nature positive Mediterranean: Accelerating the transition for the conservation, restoration and wise use of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Technical Report

2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Blue Growth, Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures

Mapping and assessment of the state of wetland ecosystems: A Mediterranean perspective

Trombetti, M.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Guelmami, A.; García, N.; Fitoka, E.

Mapping and assessment of the state of wetland ecosystems: A Mediterranean perspective Technical Report

2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation and management, Ecosystem services, Environmental conservation, Mediterranean sea, Protected areas, Wetlands

Carbon pools and sequestration potential of wetlands in the European Union

Abdul-Malak, D.; Marín, A. I.; Trombetti, M.; San-Román, S.

Carbon pools and sequestration potential of wetlands in the European Union Technical Report

2021, ISBN: 978-3-200-07433-0.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Ecosystem services, Environmental conservation, Land and soil, Soil functions, Wetlands

SoED 2020 : State of Environment and Development in Mediterranean

UNEP-MAP,; Plan-Bleu,; Abdul-Malak, D.; Marín, A. I.; Schröder, C.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.

SoED 2020 : State of Environment and Development in Mediterranean Technical Report

2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures, Protected areas

The enviroGRIDS scenarios

Mancosu, E.

The enviroGRIDS scenarios Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2012.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology

Proposed land use scenario analysis, model input parameters and allocation rules

Barbosa, A.; Mancosu, E.; Gago-Silva, A.; de Bono, A.; Lehmann, A.; Mierla, M.; Hanganu, J.; Littkopf, A.

Proposed land use scenario analysis, model input parameters and allocation rules Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2011.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Existing scenarios and data compilation on integrated scenarios using demographic, climatic, land cover from global and Black Sea Basin studies

Ivanov, E.; Barbosa, A.

Existing scenarios and data compilation on integrated scenarios using demographic, climatic, land cover from global and Black Sea Basin studies Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2010.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology

Land cover model inputs and efficient data model with possibilities to be updated

Barbosa, A.; Ivanov, E.; Mancosu, E.; Hanganu, J.

Land cover model inputs and efficient data model with possibilities to be updated Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2010.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Latest news

Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

The MedBioLitter knowledge base is an entry-point to the peer reviewed research evidence published on the impacts of marine litter on marine biota in the Mediterranean region. This knowledge base was created in 2017, under the Interreg-Med funded initiative PANACeA ...
Collaborative science for forests by ETC-UMA  showcased in Slovenia during the COP23

Collaborative science for forests by ETC-UMA showcased in Slovenia during the COP23

As UNEP MAP partner organization, ETC-UMA recently engaged in the organization of a session with Mediterranean institutions under the topic of climate change, entitled: From COASTAL to FOREST ecosystems: Mediterranean Nature-based Solutions to tackle climate change and ensure the Resilience ...
Job opening: Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience

Job opening: Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience

ETC-UMA is opening a vacancy to recruit a highly motivated and well qualified candidate to work as a Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience. This position seeks to consolidate ETC-UMA´s working area in forest conservation research through ...
Tools for conserving the Spanish coast

Tools for conserving the Spanish coast

On the initiative of the Instituto Universitario Hábitat Territorio y Digitalización (iHTD) of the University of Malaga, around 70 representatives of Spanish public administrations, researchers, architecture and environmental science players and civil society signed up to the second debate on ...
Best wishes to all from ETC-UMA

Best wishes to all from ETC-UMA

Warm wishes and all the best for 2024 Looking back at 2023, we celebrate the steps forward in conserving some species and wish the same for those still threatened in 2024. Nuestros mejores deseos para 2024 Celebramos los avances logrados ...
GreenEye System: a cloud-based system to monitor wetlands in Andalusia

GreenEye System: a cloud-based system to monitor wetlands in Andalusia

Developed in the frame of the LifeWatch INDALO project cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the study of biodiversity and global change in Andalucia, GreenEye System, this new cloud-based monitoring system, provides useful tools for wetlands’ assessment, ...
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