Environmental Crisis as a Common Ground: Is There Room for Climate Change Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Hydrocarbon Issue?

Abstract

This chapter investigates the collective response to environmental hazards within the Mediterranean basin and the southeastern Mediterranean region, exploring the challenges posed to current energy transportation and economic policies. Despite the ecological significance of the Mediterranean Sea, it faces mounting human pressures and political conflicts, particularly in its eastern area, which threaten its ecological integrity. The chapter examines the extent of consensus and cooperation among Mediterranean states in addressing environmental degradation, considering the diverse interests at play, including economic, commercial, and environmental concerns. With a focus on countries such as Cyprus, Israel, Egypt, and Turkey, the chapter assesses the scope of cooperation in combating environmental degradation and safeguarding human security in the region amidst the backdrop of climate change and ecological challenges.

Citation

Jabbar, B.J. (2024), "Environmental Crisis as a Common Ground: Is There Room for Climate Change Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Hydrocarbon Issue?", Deciphering the Eastern Mediterranean's Hydrocarbon Dynamics: Unravelling Regional Shifts, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-142-520241007