I New research lines on the socioeconomic impacts of Mediterranean cyclones are rising i , such as the impact of Mediterranean cyclones on fires, snow, and lightning. Major initiatives in these directions aim to identify different categories of Mediterranean cyclones with regard to their relevant thermodynamical processes and to establish a widely accepted definition of the criteria that qualify some Mediterranean cyclones as Medicanes. Keywords: Mediterranean Sea; Extratropical cyclones; Climate; Forecasting; Societal impacts EN Mediterranean Sea Extratropical cyclones Climate Forecasting Societal impacts E480 E487 8 03/28/23 20230201 NES 230201 1st MedCyclones Workshop and Training School I What i : Scientists and stakeholders came to discuss together the most recent research results in understanding processes and impacts of Mediterranean cyclones and train the new generation of scientists. [Extracted from the article]