13 July 2026, Cairo. The second of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Cairo. Organised by the UfM alongside the COP31 president and host country, the initiative aims to promote a unified Mediterranean voice ahead of the conference, with conclusions from these talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. As a hotspot warming 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on the matter. Following… read more
8-9 July 2026, Córdoba, Spain. Córdoba is shaping its 2027 programme as Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue around two priorities: long-term sustainability and citizen engagement, according to discussions held during a two-day working visit by the Advisory Committee of the Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue (MCCD) programme. The delegation, which included Ayman Elsherbiny of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and Alessandro Lamonica of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF), was accompanied throughout by Juan Miguel Moreno Calderón, Commissioner for Córdoba 2027. Córdoba was designated a Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue for 2027 alongside Saida, Lebanon, following endorsement… read more
8 July 2026, Rabat. The first of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Rabat. Organised by the UfM alongside the COP31 host country, the initiative aims to promote a unified Mediterranean voice ahead of the UN climate conference, with conclusions from these talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. As a hotspot warming 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on the matter. Today’s… read more
4 July 2026, Cairo – The Union for the Mediterranean and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean have renewed their cooperation framework, reinforcing the link between Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary diplomacy and intergovernmental action. Acting UfM Secretary General, Fadi Hajali, announced the new cooperation framework at the Egyptian House of Representatives in Cairo. The roadmap aims to strengthen strategic coordination, increase the visibility of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and support the effective implementation of shared regional priorities. The renewed framework recognises the complementary roles of governments and parliaments in advancing regional cooperation, particularly at a time of growing international uncertainty. It… read more
The four-day event brought together UfM Member States, institutional partners, scientific networks, financial institutions and technical organisations working on climate and environmental action, water resilience, energy transition, civil protection and disaster risk management. The consultation process for the Mediterranean Climate Action Plan (2027–2028) was launched during the week, with eight Member States providing initial input. The Plan is expected to be delivered in November 2026 at the Mediterranean Pavilion at COP31 Antalya. Water discussions took stock of the final draft Ministerial Declaration on Water and advanced implementation of regional frameworks on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus, water finance and digitalisation. Barcelona, 6… read more
The award recognises excellence in gender-sensitive, solutions-oriented journalism and encourages cross-border collaboration. The call for applications is open until September 13 at 23:59 CET. Created by the UfM and the Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists, Anna Lindh Foundation’s president, princess Rym Ali, will be on the jury alongside European Institute of the Mediterranean executive president Senén Florensa and the International Federation of Journalists’ Gender Council chair, María Ángeles Samperio. The honouree will be granted access to the UfM-supported Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists and receive full sponsorship to attend its in-person networking and training event as well as the competition… read more
29 June 2026, Barcelona – Today, at a ceremony held at the Palau de la Generalitat in Barcelona, the Government of Catalonia and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and advancing common initiatives in the Mediterranean region. The Memorandum was signed by the President of Catalonia, Hon. Mr. Salvador Illa i Roca, and the Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean, H.E. Mr. Nasser Kamel. The ceremony was attended by the Minister for European Union and Foreign Action of Catalonia, Hon. Mr. Jaume Duch, and the incoming… read more
This second Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy is aimed at reinforcing a viable pathway towards greater regional economic integration, equipping UfM partners with the policy tools and institutional knowledge to advance sustainable investment and trade resilience. Geneva, 16–18 June 2026. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has successfully concluded its second Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy, held from 16 to 18 June 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized in partnership with the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and World Trade Organization (WTO), the study visit brought together policymakers, private sector and youth representatives from UfM… read more
Barcelona, 11-12 June 2026 – The Capacity Building Programme on Gender-Responsive Leadership was held at the UfM Headquarters on 11-12 June 2026. The event, supported by the Catalan Development Cooperation Agency (ACCD) brought together universities and their municipalities – seven tandems from Morocco, four from Lebanon and two from Syria – with the aim of strengthening knowledge, skills, and practices related to gender equality and inclusive leadership. The training, held in the framework of the project Women Leading Change, was delivered by a consortium led by the Lebanese University and combined expert-led workshops with interactive sessions and institutional exchange. The… read more
Barcelona, 10 June 2026, Barcelona – The Union for the Mediterranean held its Senior Officials Meeting today in Barcelona, bringing together senior representatives from its 43 Member States under the Co-Presidency of the European Union and Jordan. The meeting served as a formal occasion to bid farewell to outgoing Secretary General Nasser Kamel after eight years of service, an occasion marked by the participation of José Manuel Albares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain. Delivering his final address as Secretary General, Nasser Kamel offered a candid assessment of both the organisation’s achievements and the challenges that… read more
