Regional cooperation and robust environmental monitoring are key to achieving the objectives of the Barcelona Convention and the UNEP/MAP Ecosystem Approach. Meeting on 30 September-1 October 2026, the CORMON on Coast and Hydrography brought together experts from across the Mediterranean to advance monitoring methodologies, review climate-related indicators and share best practices, laying the groundwork for more coordinated and effective protection of the region’s coastal and marine ecosystems. Read more