What are the causes of drought in the American dust belt or the Sahelian savanna? Are local practices to blame or should we be looking at broader climatic factors? Through an exploration of the causes and consequences of the Sahelian drought of the late 20th…

An international study, coordinated by CMCC with the involvement of the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS), analyzes the fate and pathways of oil spills in the Mediterranean Sea.

Machine learning is increasingly being used to study and protect nature. However, some of the drawbacks related to its use

After Venice in 2023, New York and London in 2024, the photographic and scientific exhibition The Cooling Solution lands in Milan in June and July 2025.

From coastal wind patterns to regional temperatures and precipitation, CMCC delivers the first high‐resolution CMIP6‐based climate dataset tailored for Italy,

Researchers from CMCC and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice were rewarded in Rome for their study on the most effective risk management measures for the city of Venice. The international research team compiled a review of the most innovative solutions that…

CMCC is participating in the 30th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE 2025), which

The most innovative solutions to climate change, the most advanced policies, and the latest knowledge on climate impacts and risks and how to tackle them. Over 500 participants from across Europe, including senior representatives of European institutions…

The CMCC Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2025/2026 cycle of the international PhD programme

Adaptation to climate change is not an issue of the future, it’s an imminent need that requires an effective action plan. Day one at ECCA2025 laid the groundwork for finding the most innovative solutions to tackle climate change – and how to implement them…

The key takeaway from day two at ECCA2025 is simple: communities need to be involved in the entire adaptation process. Not just as recipients of information, but as active partners that help shape solutions. “This is all about people,” says Philippe Tulkens…

Day three at ECCA 2025 was all about collaboration and coordinated effort among institutions, public authorities, and stakeholders at all levels, towards the common good of enhancing resilience in our communities and cities. Adapting to climate change means…

ECCA2025, hosted by CMCC in Rimini, has just wrapped up, marking a pivotal moment in the European and global conversation on climate adaptation. With over 600 participants including high-level representatives from across sectors and countries, the conference…

2024 was the hottest year on record for the Italian capital, with rising trends across all temperature-related indicators and their

The European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) has released a statement reaffirming the importance of academic and research freedom.

Shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns are expected to increase pressure on water availability in many parts of the world,

First undergraduate student from Princeton’s High Meadows Environmental Institute begins a research internship at CMCC in Bologna.

As global temperatures continue to rise, a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management reveals that

Home to over 500 million people across 22 countries whose lives are closely shaped by its waters, the Mediterranean Sea is not only a vital marine ecosystem but also one of the world’s most vulnerable climate hotspots, currently warming 20% faster than the…

Cooling poverty is a growing challenge at the intersection of climate change, social equity, and energy access. As global temperatures continue to rise and extreme heat events become a common feature of everyday life, a new form of energy poverty is emerging…