This second edited volume of the EMCEI 2023 proceedings contains research studies that address key environmental challenges in the Euro-Mediterranean and surrounding regions by focusing on creative solutions and sustainable management. In particular, this volume highlights research on remote sensing and GIS for environmental monitoring, the impacts of natural hazards, and risk assessment. Sustainable management of marine, coastal, and urban environments is explored alongside biodiversity conservation efforts. This volume also examines the effects of environmental change on human, animal, and ecosystem health, emphasizing the need for integrated, science-based approaches to sustainability, environmental protection, and public health. Presenting a wide range of topics and new results, this edited volume will appeal to anyone working in the subject area, including researchers and students interested to learn more about new advances in environmental research initiatives in view of the ever-growing environmental degradation in the Euro-Mediterranean and surrounding regions.

Giulia Guerriero, Ph.D. is Professor at Biology Department, Director of the Interdepartmental Center for Environmental Research and Advisory Board Member for the the Inter-university “Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology” at the University of Naples "Federico II", Italy. She has published over one hundred research studies focused on the development and validation of oxidative stress biomarkers for non-invasive biomonitoring, bioconservation and bioremediation assessment; on the determination and monitoring of physiological fertility defenses; on biological pollution and biodiversity control. Principal Investigator in national and international projects, she has established a consolidated network of relationships in important research institutes in Europe, Africa, Asia and in the USA. She has organized and participated in international conferences. She is currently serving as Editor in several journals and books. Since 2021 she is Coordinator of the Mediterranean and Middle East Universities Network Agreement (MUNA) on the Board of Coordinators, Co-editor of "Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions" and Chief Editor (topic: Biodiversity Conservation for Ecosystem Sustainability) of the journal Euro-Mediterranean Journal of Environmental Integration.