Multidisciplinary Challenges
The Mediterranean region and societies are increasingly exposed to extreme weather events, economic and food crises, epidemics, social instability and political conflicts. Future climate change will pose greater and unprecedented risks to human well-being, socio-economic development, ecosystems and biodiversity. Interdisciplinary, international research is crucial for a better understanding of processes, improved scenarios and reliable data for adaptation, mitigation and impact studies. Researchers who address these challenges and respond to the demands of society and ecosystems have a deep knowledge of their disciplines, a broader understanding of the bigger picture, and are able to communicate with experts from other disciplines.