MCAP at COP30

Rio, Brazil - November 3-7, 2025
Belem, Brazil - November 10-20, 2025

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MCAP Talking Points

The Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP) encourages all persons to integrate the Partnership into their public and private dialogues. This resource intends to familiarize government representatives of member regions who are representing MCAP internally or externally and support anyone who is representing the Partnership publicly by providing resources to easily develop speeches or talking points for delegates across conference programming. 

MCAP language is meant to be somewhat evergreen, but additional tailored messaging is included to support those attending COP30 events. Resources included are as follows:

  • MCAP Overview and Key Points

  • COP30 Messaging for MCAP 

  • COP30 Programming & Logistics

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MCAP Action & Implementation

2024 Joint Statement
Mini Sprint Project Acceleration

In 2024 at COP29, leaders representing 16 subnational governments for regions with Mediterranean climate types came together under MCAP to issue a joint statement, calling upon the UNFCCC and COP leaders to recognize the importance of Mediterranean bioregions and committed to enhance cooperation among subnational governments with Mediterranean climates.

Since COP29, MCAP has translated that call to action into tangible implementation.

The MCAP Secretariat launched the Mini Sprints initiative to spur acceleration and collaboration by leveraging the expertise and knowledge of MCAP member regions. Through this effort, MCAP unlocked $150,000 in philanthropic funds to help advance three projects across six partner regions to address extreme heat, wildfire, and drought.

MCAP is developing a first of its kind Action Index, compiling actions being undertaken to build resilience across its member regions. The Action Index, which will be completed in 2026, provides the first comparative snapshot of real actions being implemented across five continents, highlighting where progress is being made and what’s working to create a foundation for faster, evidence-based action in regions facing some of the world’s most severe climate pressures.

Member regions have also demonstrated significant leadership through financial investment in advancing climate action. In 2025, the MCAP member regions of Catalonia, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Santiago de Chile, and Western Cape contributed more than $225,500 to the Partnership, signaling the importance of subnational climate action and investment in collaboration to address shared climate challenges. In June 2025, member regions also voted to formalize membership contributions including dues and other supports into the MCAP charter, signaling not only commitment, but financial investment in the Partnership.

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Action Index
Contributions Memo

MCAP Events at COP30

Subnational governments often play a multi-functional role, often fill in the gaps left by national governments. They are less visible than national or municipal levels, but still, they carry a huge burden in implementation. In addition, bioregional approaches to climate change have increasingly been formalized as an approach to collaboration, exchanging knowledge, and accelerating adaptation globally for areas that face similar challenges due to their shared environmental characteristics.

This panel will explore these unique approaches to climate adaptation and resilience and highlight regional voices that must be more prominently empowered in global climate forums.

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November 18

Innovative Approaches to Driving Climate Action: Subnational Leadership & Bioregional Collaboration in Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Time: 13:15 h - 14:45 h (local time)
Venue: Side Event Room 5 , (Blue zone), COP30
Lead Organizers: Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership, Resilient Cities Catalyst (MCAP Secretariat) Regions4, and Catalonia.

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This panel will demonstrate how interregional cooperation transforms local experiences into scalable solutions for Mediterranean climate resilience. Through the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP), speakers will explore how solutions can be transposed between regions for more effective adaptation and highlight the critical role subnational governments play in climate adaptation and resilience.

MCAP member regions Catalonia, New South Wales, and Western Cape will participate in a lively discussion followed by a short documentary screening showcasing New South Wales’ work to integrate traditional cultural practices of the Aboriginal people into their wildfire management, including better land stewardship and cultural burning.

November 11

From Droughts to Heatwaves to Wildfires: Mediterranean Regions Teaming Up for Climate Resilience

Time:16.00 h – 17.00 h (local time)
Venue: Spanish Pavilion (Blue zone), COP30
Lead Organizers: Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership, Resilient Cities Catalyst (MCAP Secretariat) Regions4, and Catalonia.

MCAP LinkedIn

Visit MCAP’s LinkedIn page and click “follow” to get the latest updates!

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Once you are following the page, members can add an MCAP Member Region Affiliation.

Under “Experience” click “Add position”

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Add “Member Region” as Title and select “Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP)” as Company/Organization (which will pop automatically once you start typing) 

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Social Media Accounts

Below are official accounts to tag or reference for the MCAP Secretariat and member regions.

Social Media Templates & Copy

Post 1: 2025 MCAP Annual Convening

  • 🌍 The 2025 MCAP Annual Convening commences in the Western Cape!

    From May 6–9, Mediterranean Climate leaders from across five continents are gathering to accelerate action on climate threats that hit close to home — drought, wildfire, and extreme heat.

    This year’s convening is all about turning momentum into action: member regions are advancing priority projects through MCAP “mini-sprints,” exploring new partnerships, and exchanging promising practices that can be adapted and scaled across Mediterranean climate zones.

    As subnational governments, MCAP members face these risks firsthand — and are uniquely positioned to turn local insight into collective action. These challenges are urgent, and this convening is grounded in what’s already working, while also building new solutions to combat drought, wildfire, and extreme heat. We are invested in a shared belief that regional action can spark global change.

    Learn more: https://www.medclimate.org/2025-convening

    #MCAP2025 #ClimateAction #WesternCape #Resilience #Drought #Wildfire #ExtremeHeat #GlobalCollaboration #MedClimate #MediterraneanClimateActionPartnership

  • 🌍 The 2025 MCAP Annual Convening kicks off this week in the Western Cape! From May 6–9, Mediterranean Climate leaders across five continents are convening to accelerate action on shared climate risks — drought, wildfire, and extreme heat.

    This year’s convening focuses on implementation. Through region-led mini-sprints, peer exchange, and new partnerships, MCAP members are advancing practical solutions to strengthen local resilience and inform global progress.

    🔗 Learn more: link in bio!

     #MCAP2025 #ClimateAction #WesternCape #Resilience #Drought #Wildfire #ExtremeHeat #MedClimate #MediterraneanClimateActionPartnership

Post 2: Meet the Members

  • 🌍 Meet the MCAP Member Regions The Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP) is a global alliance of subnational governments working to protect their communities, economies, and ecosystems from the growing impacts of drought, wildfire, and extreme heat.

    What brings these regions together is more than climate — its climate type. Mediterranean climate zones exist on five continents, sharing seasonal patterns of hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. That common baseline brings with it shared risks — and shared opportunity for collaboration.

    MCAP is a member-driven partnership. Each member plays a key role in guiding MCAP’s strategy, shaping joint initiatives, and contributing to the Leadership Council and technical work groups. The goal is clear: translate knowledge into action, and support locally grounded solutions that can be adapted and scaled globally.

    Current MCAP Member Regions: 🇲🇽 Baja California Sur 🇨🇱 Biobío & Santiago de Chile 🇺🇸 California 🇪🇸 Catalonia 🇬🇷 Central Greece 🇫🇷 Occitanie & Region Sud 🇮🇹 Emilia-Romagna 🇦🇺 New South Wales, South Australia & Victoria 🇲🇦 Oriental Maroc, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra & Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima 🇿🇦 Western Cape

    From vineyard valleys to coastal cities, wildfire zones to drought-stressed regions, these governments are leading where the impacts are most direct — and where innovation is already underway.

    As MCAP continues to grow, these regions are setting the tone: implementation-focused, member-led, and grounded in local realities with global reach.

    #MCAP2025 #ClimateAction #MedClimate #SubnationalLeadership #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateResilience #MediterraneanClimateActionPartnership

  • 🌍 Meet the MCAP Member Regions
     MCAP is a member-driven partnership of subnational governments working together to confront the climate challenges they know best — drought, wildfire, and extreme heat.

    From the hills of Catalonia to the coastlines of California, the valleys of South Australia to the vineyards of the Western Cape, these 16 regions span five continents, all linked by a Mediterranean climate — and a shared commitment to climate action.

    MCAP Member Regions:

    🇲🇽 Baja California Sur (@gobiernodebcs)

    🇨🇱 Biobío (@biobiochile) & Santiago de Chile (@visitsantiago)

    🇺🇸 California (@california)

    🇪🇸 Catalonia (@governcat)

    🇬🇷 Central Greece (@visitcentralgreece)

    🇫🇷 Occitanie (@laregionoccitanie) & Region Sud (@maregionsud)

    🇮🇹 Emilia-Romagna (@inemiliaromagna)

    🇦🇺 New South Wales (@nswgov), South Australia (@southaustralia) & Victoria

    🇲🇦 Oriental Maroc, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra & Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima

    🇿🇦 Western Cape (@discoverctwc)

    Together, our members lead the work — shaping MCAP’s strategy, guiding joint initiatives, and translating local insight into global momentum.

    #MCAP2025 #MedClimate #MeetTheRegions #ClimateAction #SubnationalLeadership #GlobalCollaboration #MediterraneanClimateActionPartnership

Post 3: From Inauguration to Implementation

  • 🌍 From Inauguration to Implementation: MCAP in Motion

    In 2023, MCAP launched with a clear purpose: to build a global platform where Mediterranean climate regions could share knowledge, elevate solutions, and lead from the front lines of climate risk.

    That first convening in Catalonia laid the groundwork — building trust, aligning priorities, and creating the infrastructure for meaningful collaboration. Through technical working groups on drought, wildfire, and extreme heat, member regions began shaping the agenda. Cross-regional exchange took root, breaking down barriers across time zones, languages, policies, and political systems.

    Now, in 2025, we’re moving from planning to implementation. This year’s convening in the Western Cape marks a pivotal shift: MCAP is no longer just a space for connection — it’s a platform for action.

    Member regions are:
    • Launching pilot projects through MCAP’s first mini-sprints
    • Testing practical tools to support local decision-making
    • Building new public-private partnerships to scale impact
    • Addressing immediate climate risks while shaping long-term strategies

    As we look toward COP30, MCAP is positioning subnational governments not just as contributors to the global dialogue, but as drivers of implementation. The work is urgent — and it’s already underway.

    #MCAP2025 #ClimateAction #ImplementationInAction #MedClimate #SubnationalLeadership #WesternCape #ClimateResilience #Drought #Wildfire #ExtremeHeat

    #Wildfire #ExtremeHeat #SubnationalLeadership #Resilience #COP30

  • 🌍 From inauguration to implementation! In 2023, MCAP launched with a clear purpose: to build a global platform where Mediterranean climate regions could share knowledge, elevate solutions, and lead from the front lines of climate risk.

    That first convening in Catalonia laid the groundwork — building trust, aligning priorities, and creating the infrastructure for meaningful collaboration. Cross-regional exchange took root, breaking down barriers across time zones, languages, policies, and political systems. Now, in 2025, MCAP is no longer just a space for connection — it’s a platform for action.

    Member regions are:
    • Launching pilot projects through MCAP’s first mini-sprints
    • Testing practical tools to support local decision-making
    • Building new public-private partnerships to scale impact
    • Addressing immediate climate risks while shaping long-term strategies

    As we move toward COP30, subnational governments are stepping into a new role — not just as contributors, but as implementers. The work is urgent, and it’s already underway.

    #MCAP2025 #ClimateAction #ImplementationInAction #MedClimate #SubnationalLeadership #WesternCape #ClimateResilience #Drought #Wildfire

Post 4: Living Labs

  • 🌿 As part of the 2025 MCAP Annual Convening, member regions are visiting Living Lab sites across the Western Cape — seeing firsthand how local innovation is advancing climate resilience.

    Site 1: Berg River Dam, Franschhoek
    This dam is part of a critical regional water system. The site highlights how long-term water security is being supported through ecological flow releases (controlled water releases that help sustain rivers and ecosystems) and forestry exit (removal of non-native trees that consume excess water). These efforts are coordinated across government agencies and local users to strengthen drought preparedness.

    Site 2: The Water Hub, Franschhoek
    A hands-on research and demonstration site where teams are piloting nature-based water treatment — using natural systems like plants and soil to clean water — alongside passive cooling designs that help reduce indoor temperatures in informal settlements vulnerable to extreme heat.

    Site 3: Amandel River Burn Site, Franschhoek Pass
    Here, prescribed fire is used as a proactive land management strategy to reduce wildfire risk, manage invasive species, and protect water catchments. The site shows how science-based fire approaches, when implemented collaboratively, can support both ecosystem health and community safety.

    Site 4: Kromco Packhouse, Grabouw
    In one of the Western Cape’s key agricultural zones, this site demonstrates how the fruit sector is adapting to climate stress through regenerative agriculture (farming that improves soil and ecosystem health), precision irrigation (efficient water use guided by data), and strong public-private collaboration.

    Each Living Lab reflects the Western Cape’s commitment to practical, place-based action — and offers lessons that can be adapted across Mediterranean climate regions worldwide.

    #MCAP2025 #ClimateResilience #WaterSecurity #FireManagement #NatureBasedSolutions #LivingLabs #DroughtAdaptation #AgResilience #WesternCape #MedClimate #ClimateAction

  • 🌿 As part of the 2025 MCAP Convening, member regions are visiting Living Lab sites across the Western Cape to see how local knowledge is being translated into practical, place-based climate action.

    📍Site 1: Berg River Dam
    This site demonstrates how long-term water security is being strengthened through coordinated ecological water releases and the removal of non-native tree species that strain the system during drought.

    📍Site 2: The Water Hub
    An applied research site piloting nature-based water treatment and passive cooling infrastructure, with a focus on building resilience in informal settlements facing extreme heat.

    📍Site 3: Amandel River Burn Site
    Prescribed fire is being used here as a proactive strategy to reduce wildfire risk, restore ecological balance, and protect water catchments — all through cross-sector collaboration.

    📍Site 4: Kromco Packhouse
    Located in a key agricultural region, this site highlights how the fruit sector is adapting through regenerative practices, precision irrigation, and strong public-private partnerships.

    🔗 Learn more: link in bio!

    #MCAP2025 #LivingLabs #ClimateResilience #WesternCape #WaterSecurity #FireManagement #AgResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #MedClimate #ClimateAction