The Mediterranean region offers an immense potential for the sustainable, environmental-friendly development of its people. The UfM promotes regional cooperation to protect the Mediterranean Sea and the natural resources of the countries belonging to its area, and supports partnerships inspired by ‘green/blue’ circular economy principles.
Serious environmental threats, including water scarcity, put at risk this potential. Sustainable access, provision and use of water are key concerns. Particularly the areas along the southern and eastern shores of the region are among the world’s most water-scarce, with more than 180 million considered water-poor and facing water pollution problems. The UfM supports the implementation of regional agendas on Water, Environment and Blue Economy through several initiatives.
PRIORITIES
Promote integrated water resources management and ensure access to water resources and affordable water services
Protect the Mediterranean Sea and its environment, contributing to de-pollution and pollution prevention efforts in the region
Promote the green and blue economies
The Mediterranean basin, extending over more than 2 million
square kilometres, is the world’s second largest biodiversity hotspot
The cost of marine debris clean-ups across the EU is estimated at
€630 million per year
More than 180 million people
in the region are considered water poor and an additional 60 million face water stress
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13 May 2014
13 May 2014
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