Morocco will host a Mediterranean climate conference from July 18 to 19 in the Northern city of Tangiers to cope with climate change.

Dubbed the Mediterranean Climate Conference (MedCOP22), the conference aims to contribute through a regional perspective to international efforts against climate change, local authorities said in a statement on Wednesday.

This conference is an important milestone for Mediterranean countries and for the upcoming COP22 which will take place from 7 to 18 November 2016 in Marrakech, the same source added.

The event will be attended by representatives from Mediterranean countries, including decision makers, the private sector as well as civil society, in addition to regional and international organisations in order to interact and exchange ideas through various activities, such as debates, workshops and events.

The objective of this Mediterranean gathering is to highlight existing initiatives related to regional climate action as well as to develop innovative ideas from the local, national and regional society association networks.

The Mediterranean gathering is also an opportunity for stakeholders to present and update attendees of their projects and their developments, as well as raise awareness of the benefits and need for action against climate change in the Mediterranean region.

source : xinhua