PCSDS-EMED organized and facilitated the 40th PKP (hybrid) meeting on 23 May 2024 at Citystate Asturias Hotel & via Zoom Platform. The meeting, aimed to strengthen collaboration among PKP Partners was attended by 30 partner institutions (13 on-site and 17 via Zoom). Presided by Director Levita Lagrada, the meeting focused on finalization of PKP Manual of Operation and updates from PKP partners. The body also discussed possible topics for the collaborative research projects of the PKP, among them, the study on river system carrying capacity, and carbon policy.