Mediterranean Subnational Collaboration: Biodiversity Spatial Planning in California and Western Cape

As part of the MCAP’s priority to elevate awareness and bring attention to the importance of shared mediterranean climates and their associated challenges, the MCAP Secretariat and member regions participated in research conducted at the University of California Berkeley’s Rausser College of Natural Resources. 

This work contributes to the body of research that affirms the need for resilience building measures in mediterranean regions and is a compelling reminder that impact does not solely come from the national level, but also through “in-depth planning and cross-coordination” at the subnational level. Results highlight the special role subnational governments play in cross-border idea exchange, noting that their "contributions can inform policy approaches and frameworks that allow others to model and administer effective choices for their own regions”.

Angela Hsu’s thesis, “Mediterranean Subnational Collaboration: Biodiversity Spatial Planning in California and Western Cape,” conducted a comparative analysis of policy strategies and regional circumstances in California and the Western Cape to analyze how MCAP, as a collaborative partnership, advances biodiversity policy and shapes outcomes for each member region. For more findings, read the study published on ResearchGate.