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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 talksRead 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 talksRead 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.Read more
The 3rd edition will take place fully online (30 June – 3 July 2026) and will bring together UfM Member States, institutional partners, civil society organisations, financial institutions, experts and the wider public around four connected priorities: climate action, energy transition, water resilience, and civil protection and disaster risk management.
16-17 December 2025, Alexandria – The joint ECMWF and Union for the Mediterranean training explores the potential for Mediterranean data analysis, information providers, and decision support services to harness the wealth of Atmospheric and Climate Change data, held in two of the Copernicus Services – C3S and CAMS. This training course will equip participants from across the Mediterranean region with practical skills to harness climate and atmospheric data from the Copernicus Climate Change (C3S) and Atmosphere Monitoring (CAMS) Services
Streaming 27 November 2025, Palau de Pedralbes, Barcelona – The Mediterranean faces growing, interconnected challenges—from climate-induced disasters to protracted conflicts and resource pressures—that call for a coordinated regional response and stronger partnerships with neighbouring regions. Because these pressures often intersect with socio-economic and governance challenges, many responses fall between institutional remits. A resilience approach therefore needsRead more
10 November 2025 – 21 November 2025, Belem. Brazil. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will host the Mediterranean Pavilion at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), providing a joint platform for regional dialogue, advocacy, and partnership on climate action across the Euro-Mediterranean region. Held in collaboration with partner institutions and countries, theRead more
3rd Capacity-Building Workshop: Unlocking Climate Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in the MENA Region
14 October 2025, Online – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will hold the 3rd Capacity-Building Workshop of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Gender, Environment and Climate Change under the title “Unlocking Climate Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in the MENA Region” on 14 October 2025 (online). This event builds on the first two workshops—AthensRead more
Against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East and other critical issues such as alarming climate trends and widening socioeconomic disparities, the Union for the Mediterranean held an inclusive and participatory consultative session. Co-organised with the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) in the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, the consultation addressed whatRead more
