As the Mediterranean is celebrating Coast Day, the future of the region is more challenging than ever: rising sea levels and coastal erosion are already affecting many shores, while communities and authorities must also deal with increasing extreme weather events, pollution and biodiversity loss.
Yet one thing is clear: when people understand the risks and feel empowered to act, they become a powerful force for change.
“Only by working together can we protect the Mediterranean for the generations to come. We must keep dialogue open with businesses, universities, civil society, and the coastal communities themselves, ” says Tatjana Hema, Coordinator of UNEP/MAP.
Coast Day is organised every year by the Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC) under the UNEP/MAP – Barcelona Convention. It is a moment of connection, learning, and action for everyone living and working in coastal areas. The 2025 theme: “Inspiring Impact: Mediterranean Institutions for Coastal Resilience” , highlights the urgent need for institutions and citizens to join forces to protect one of the world’ s most vulnerable regions ...
