Landscapes Across the Mediterranean - Crossmed Conference

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞? Is it architecture, geography, or the everyday lives, traditions, and cultural practices that shape it over time?

Researchers, scholars, and practitioners are invited to join us and explore Mediterranean landscapes through interdisciplinary perspectives on heritage, culture, and spatial transformation.

📌 Explore the conference themes:
- Architecture of the Mediterranean Context
- Sustainable Landscape, Infrastructure, and Smart Cities
- Geomorphology, Geo-sciences, and Geospatial Technologies
- The Technology and Resource Nexus
- Economic Integration, Tourism, and Sustainable Development in the Mediterranean
- Security, Society, and The Human Right to Resilience
- Human Resilience, Wellness, and Heritage Protection
- Marine Frontiers and Sustainable Agri-Systems.

📅 25–27 November 2026
📍Alexandria, Egypt | Day 1: Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day 2: AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
🌍 In collaboration with: Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, University of Granada , University of Paris Cité, University of Palermo, and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
📑 -indexed Publications.

📩 Submit your abstract and be part of the international dialogue on Mediterranean landscapes, heritage, and spatial transformation.
https://crossmed-bos.org/

𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧.

Across historic cities, coastal landscapes, and cultural sites, rising exposure to climate-related hazards is reshaping how heritage is understood, managed, and protected. Floods, heatwaves, and other extreme events are no longer distant threats—they are directly affecting the fabric of cultural identity.

In this context, disaster risk management is shifting beyond response toward preparedness, capacity-building, and long-term resilience. The question is shifting from how we react to disasters to how we anticipate and reduce their impact before they occur.

At the 3rd International conference on " Landscapes Across the Mediterranean - Crossmed Conference" in Alexandria, Egypt (Bibliotheca Alexandrina & AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport), this perspective is reflected in ongoing discussions on rethinking heritage protection in the Mediterranean under accelerating environmental change. It emphasizes strengthening readiness as a foundational approach to safeguarding heritage for the future.

Join us and submit your abstract for the opportunity to have your paper published in a -indexed book series by Nature. https://crossmed-bos.org/

Can the Mediterranean become more than a region adapting to change?
Can it become a region leading it?

Across its cities, coastlines, and communities, the Mediterranean is facing accelerating pressures—from climate change, resource stress, urban transformation, and shifting cultural landscapes—yet these challenges also open the opportunity to move from managing change to actively shaping more resilient futures.

Because today, isn’t the Mediterranean facing interconnected pressures—climate vulnerability, uneven urban growth, resource stress, and social inequalities—all unfolding together, yet still often addressed separately across borders and disciplines? This highlights the urgent need for more coordinated, regenerative approaches that see the region as one interconnected system.

🌍 At in Alexandria, Egypt (Bibliotheca Alexandrina & AASTMT Arab Academy For Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, this vision becomes a shared platform for dialogue and action—bringing together researchers, academics, professionals, and decision-makers to co-develop impactful strategies for Mediterranean communities. -indexed publications included.

Be part of the conversation—submit your abstract before 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟓.
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We are pleased to announce that the upcoming 3rd International Conference on Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMed 2026) has been featured by Akhbar El Youm, highlighting the conference’s role in fostering dialogue on Mediterranean landscapes, cultural heritage, sustainability, and urban transformation.

The conference will bring together researchers, academics, professionals, and decision-makers from around the world to exchange ideas and explore innovative approaches toward more resilient and sustainable Mediterranean communities.

📍 Alexandria, Egypt
Day 01: Bibliotheca Alexandria (Opening Ceremony).
Day 02: Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Abu Qir Campus.
📅 25–27 November 2026

Read the full article here: https://ln.run/IE0b_

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𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲—𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞?

Across the region, investment is accelerating change at an unprecedented pace, reshaping waterfronts and expanding urban edges. Yet this momentum brings a critical challenge: how to sustain economic growth while safeguarding the cultural identities and layered histories that define Mediterranean cities.

At CrossMED 2026, the focus shifts to the economic realities shaping the region’s future—moving beyond growth narratives to confront the constraints on sustainable transformation.

As one of the Mediterranean’s most historic cities, Alexandria stands as a fitting backdrop, where ongoing change continues to question the balance between development and preservation.

Join us and submit your abstract for the opportunity to have your paper published in a Scopus-indexed book series by Springer Nature.
https://crossmed-bos.org/

Can our Mediterranean coastal cities welcome the world without losing their heritage?

Across the Mediterranean, this tension is becoming more visible every day. Our historic coastal cities are now facing increasing pressure from tourism. While visitors bring energy, exchange, and economic value, uncontrolled flows can strain fragile heritage sites, overwhelm local communities, and slowly dilute the authenticity that makes these places so unique in the first place.

But here’s the exciting part: It isn't about choosing between tourism and heritage. It’s about reshaping the future of both.

At CrossMED 2026, we’re coming together to explore how Mediterranean coastal cities can welcome growing numbers of visitors while fiercely protecting the identity and urban fabric that define us. The challenge is no longer just about growth—it’s about designing a sustainable legacy.

Join the conversation. https://crossmed-bos.org/

𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 🚨

We know how important it is to present your work, and we are pleased to inform you that the abstract submission deadline for the 3rd edition of Landscapes Across the Mediterranean - CrossMed has been extended to 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡.

The conference invites contributions addressing a wide range of topics. Whether you're exploring climate adaptation, cultural heritage, or sustainable urban design in the Mediterranean, we can't wait to see your contributions shaping the future of landscape research!

📅 Date: Nov 25-26, 2026
📍 Venue: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt

This extension gives you more time to prepare and polish your abstract, making sure you can clearly share your innovative ideas on Mediterranean landscapes.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: June 15, 2026

Let's make this an unforgettable conference! Submit your abstract today: https://crossmed-bos.org/

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧! ⏳

We are officially 5 days away from the abstract submission deadline. We invite you to join us at the 3rd International Conference on Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)—a unique gathering of minds dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and regional excellence.

📅 25–26 November 2026 | 📍Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt
🌍 In collaboration with: Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Universidad de Granada, University of Paris Cité, , and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The Call for Abstracts closes on April 20! It is worth highlighting that Accepted papers will benefit from high-impact publication opportunities: Springer's ASTI Series or SUCI Series 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐬 & 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐨, or in Springer's SLNR Series or IEREK press Journals.

🔗 Join us and Submit your abstract: https://crossmed-bos.org/

Be part of a growing network working towards more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Mediterranean landscapes.

The Mediterranean has long been shaped by movement—but today, a new phase is emerging. Driven by climate change, economic pressures, and ongoing conflicts, migration across the region is not slowing down—it is evolving.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

This shift calls for a deeper understanding of migration not as a temporary challenge, but as a long-term system influencing cities, policies, and societies.

At the 3rd International Conference” Landscapes Across the Mediterranean - CrossMed”, we explore how this new wave is redefining corridors, and how governance and planning can respond to what lies ahead.

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬. 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧.

Submit your research today: https://crossmed-bos.org/

🌍Did you know that nearly 70% of the Mediterranean population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050, intensifying pressure on cities, heritage, and surrounding landscapes?

As urban expansion accelerates across the region, the challenge is no longer just growth—but how to balance development with cultural identity, environmental resilience, and sustainable futures.

At CrossMED 2026, we bring together researchers, academics, and professionals to explore these pressing questions, exchange insights, and shape new approaches to Mediterranean landscapes and urban transformation.

📅 25–26 November 2026 | 📍Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt

🌍 In collaboration with: Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Universidad de Granada, University of Paris Cité, and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

📑 -indexed Publications.

This is your opportunity to present your research, connect with an international network, and contribute to conversations that matter.

Submit your abstract and join us to be part of this conversation: https://crossmed-bos.org/

Across the Mediterranean, rapid urbanization, globalization, and tourism are reshaping how we think about cities and public spaces. Historic streets, plazas, and waterfronts are under pressure. This raises important questions about how cities can remain authentic, inclusive, and community-centered.

Researchers and practitioners are increasingly recognizing the potential of urban design and planning strategies to preserve cultural identity, foster social cohesion, and create vibrant, resilient cities that reflect local heritage while embracing modern needs.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞?

At the 3rd International Conference” Landscapes Across the Mediterranean - CrossMed”, Mediterranean Urbanism, Urban Spaces, and Social Identity will be explored through approaches to designing cities that are both modern and culturally grounded.. Discussions will highlight the broader potential of urban design to protect heritage, support local economies, and shape Mediterranean cities that honor the past while responding to today’s challenges.

Submit your abstract today: https://crossmed-bos.org/