“To track progress toward the Paris Agreement and the implementation of effective policies, accurate estimates of carbon sinks and sources are fundamental,” says Manuela Balzarolo, scientific leader of the EU’s flagship carbon cycle project, as she explains…

As COP30 opens in Brazil, attention turns once again to the world’s forests - not only as carbon sinks, but as living systems vital for the planet’s health and for sustainable development. According to IPCC author and forest ecology expert Prof. Riccardo…

According to the economist and climate scientist, TFFF might mark a pivotal moment in climate policies. “This is a turning point: for the first time, the Global South is leading a major climate finance initiative, which increases its legitimacy and political…

At COP30 in Belém, forests take centre stage in the debate with the TFFF, the international fund aimed at protecting

An internationally renowned climatologist with over two decades of experience in climate variability and extreme events, Elena Xoplaki joins CMCC to advance research on climate risks and resilience through innovative approaches combining modelling, historical…

“Maintaining forests is the result of genuine effort, investment, and protection capacity," says Maria Vincenza Chiriacò, CMCC researcher and an expert in COP negotiations on land use and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, as she emphasises that forests should…

COP30: Adaptation is one of the key themes with part of the negotiations revolving around measuring progress and the role of climate finance in future developments. “The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) is meant to serve as a unifying framework to drive political…

Around the world, coastal and rural communities face immediate climate risks – from rising seas and erosion to pressures on land and natural resources. CMCC’s work at COP30 emphasizes that science, policy, and governance are most effective when they empower…

On 11 November at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the event “Empowering Coastal Communities: Science-Based Solutions for Resilience and Adaptation” discussed

At the Italian Pavilion in Belém, Giulia Galluccio (ATEC Director and Vice-Chari of JPI Climate) highlights how cultural and natural

CMCC has developed a novel artificial intelligence model that can predict the conditions of the Mediterranean Sea up to nine

A new DRM Peer Review Assessment Framework (DRM PRAF) has just been released, marking a significant evolution in disaster risk

At COP30, the Mediterranean emerges as a laboratory for climate resilience - where environmental, social, and technological innovation converge. The region, deeply affected by the climate crisis, is also a space of connection: between continents, communities…

As part of the CircEUlar project, CMCC is proud to announce the launch of Circular ReBoundary, an innovative online resource

At AGU25, water becomes a symbol of connection, resilience, and shared responsibility – a theme deeply aligned with CMCC’s work on water resources, vulnerable communities, and the natural and urban systems increasingly exposed to climate extremes. From Mediterranean…

The climate conference in Brazil took place amid seesawing expectations on key issues in climate policy. In the end, the closing texts from COP30 include updates and decisions that will mark the next steps in the international negotiation process. The experts…

CMCC researcher Guglielmo Ricciardi has been awarded the prestigious Premio Emilio D'Alessio 2025 award for his work bridging climate adaptation

On Tuesday, 9th December, the Scientific Director of CMCC appeared before the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee on hydrogeological and seismic risk

The Adaptation AGORA project, a pioneering initiative under the Horizon Europe framework supporting the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and coordinated by CMCC, will officially conclude on December 31st, marking the successful delivery of its mandate…

The European Commission has appointed Jaroslav Mysiak, Principal Scientist and director of CMCC's Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies (RAAS) division,