Mediterranean: Can Nature Help Tackle Air Pollution?

Mediterranean: Can Nature Help Tackle Air Pollution?

In two-thirds of Mediterranean countries, air pollution levels far exceed the standards set by the European Union and the World Health Organization. The consequences are serious: from the rise in respiratory diseases to environmental degradation. But is there a...
The SPA/RAC Report and the Blue Crab Challenge

The SPA/RAC Report and the Blue Crab Challenge

Innovative strategies and regional cooperation to turn an invasive species into a sustainable opportunity in the Mediterranean. Over the past ten years, the invasive blue crab (Portunus segnis), nicknamed “Daesh” by Tunisian fishermen for its destructive nature, has...
Europe: extreme heatwaves

Europe: extreme heatwaves

According to ERA5 data produced by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the European continent experienced two significant heatwaves between mid-June and late June–early July 2025. The first event peaked between 17 and 22 June, affecting much of western and...