The future of climate action in the South Mediterranean region: Lessons learned since the Paris Agreement

This report outlines the ClimaSouth project, which is funded by the European Union and supports climate change mitigation and adaptation in 9 South Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. The report covers regional climate change trends, projections and key issues; the NDC implementation process; climate change adaptation; climate finance; and measuring, reporting and verification.

The overall objective of the ClimaSouth project is to assist the countries' transition towards low carbon economies, while building climate resilience and exploiting opportunities for economic development and employment in the region. This is pursued by strengthening the capacity of policymakers in the region to effectively engage in the global climate change framework, and by enhancing the institutional capacity for strategic planning in the areas of climate change mitigation, adaptation and financing. The project also promotes south-south cooperation and information sharing on climate change issues within the region, as well as closer dialogue and partnership with the European Union.