This book provides a concise overview of facts and projections about climate change in Cyprus
and its region until the end of the 21st century. Climate change is expected to have adverse
effects in Mediterranean Europe - the most serious compared to other European regions. Being an
island state with a semi-arid climate in the Eastern Mediterranean Cyprus is located in a hot
spot. Based on the information available in the literature it highlights the expected natural
economic and societal impacts of climate change and presents recommendations for the
implementation of a national adaptation strategy. Despite the dismal outlook arising from this
review the book demonstrates that coping with climate change is possible provided that
proactive actions are taken by both the public and the private sector. Public authorities need
to set clear priorities and set up adequate monitoring mechanisms that can help avoid large
natural and economic damages at a later stage. Enabling private adaptation investments and
properly pricing the use of natural resources are key priorities for investing in a climate
resilient economy.
