[3] Due to location, Cyprus has always enjoyed an unusually high number of sunny days, with the sun shining for an annual average of 75% of daylight hours.
[12] Because of the short residence time of waters, the Mediterranean Sea is considered a hot-spot for climate change effects.
[13][14] Because of the changes in temperature and salinity, the Mediterranean Sea may become more stratified by the end of the 21st century, with notable consequences on water circulation and biogeochemistry.
Ecological and socioeconomic factors contribute to these conditions, making disease surveillance and public health measures crucial.
Additionally, climate change has worsened air quality in Cyprus, leading to increased respiratory illnesses and premature deaths.