The areas that comprise the Mediterranean Biome share similar habitat characteristics, thus providing an opportunity for the CMRLC to collaborate with other research scientists from each of the other four Mediterranean regions. By comparing experiences and lessons learned with the international community, we can learn how to better manage and preserve these unique and rich ecosystems. Things we learn in Perth, Australia; or Cape Town, South Africa can be applied to Los Angeles, California or Barcelona, Spain. Just the fact that Cape Town faces the same problems with wildfires as Los Angeles suggests that there may be lessons to be shared between both areas.

Promoting comparative research among teams of scientists around the world may reveal very basic elements of the dynamic relationship between humans and the Mediterranean environment.