As a region warming at a rate 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean is particularly vulnerable to issues relating to environmental degradation, extreme weather phenomena, and energy crises. The Mediterranean Green Week, which took place in Istanbul from May 14 to 16, provided 150 people with a platform to explore how to bestRead more
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Objectives Date and venue Agenda Background Media Contact Objectives The Mediterranean is particularly affected by the environmental, energy and climate crisis, in a region where the climate is warming 20% faster than global trends, both historically and according to climate model projections (MedECC, MAR1, 2020). The acceleration of climate change impacts has exacerbated the alreadyRead more
9 and 10 December 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In the framework of the upcoming COP28, taking place in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th, the UfM is co-organizing two side-events tackling water issues and, specifically, the interconnected cross-cutting themes of water – energy – food and ecosystem (WEFE). To address these four interconnectedRead more
EBRD, EIB, UfM, EC, AFD, CDP, KfW, donors and beneficiary countries sign cooperation agreement at COP28 Blue Mediterranean Partnership to support transition to a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean region Partnership to start operating in early 2024 Partners aim to mobilise at least €1 billion in investments At COP28, partners and donors involved inRead more
2 December 2023, Dubai – The Mediterranean region is a recognised marine biodiversity hotspot where climate change further accelerates exposure to environmental risks and puts additional stress on the coastal infrastructure and activities. There is a growing international concern about the scale and speed of biodiversity loss and marine ecosystem degradation, with serious negative impactsRead more
30 November 2023, Dubai. Last year’s CoP27 hosted for the first time a Mediterranean Pavilion, providing the basis for upgrading regional climate action this year at CoP28 in Dubai (November 30-12 December 2023) aiming at reaffirming priorities, striking new agreements and consolidating visibility of the Mediterranean region. A strong Mediterranean presence at CoP28 is essentialRead more
Brussels, November 15-16, 2023 – The 7th UfM Task Force on Environment convened in Brussels and online, bringing together national representatives and regional stakeholders to deliberate on crucial environmental issues pertaining to the Euro-Mediterranean region. Chaired by the EU and Jordanian Co-Presidency alongside the UfM Secretariat, the meeting highlighted significant developments across various fronts asRead more
14 July 2023 – The Mediterranean Sea is host to 10.000 islands, 2.000 of which are home to stable dwellings, societies, economies, with two of them – Cyprus and Malta – being Island States. The UfM joined Islands the Local 2030 Partnership to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in Mediterranean Islands at the official sideRead more
6-7 June 2023, Fez, Morocco – UfM Deputy Secretary General in charge of Water, Environment and Blue Economy Almotaz Abadi met the Moroccan Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka in the margins of 3rd International Conference on Water and Climate (ICCS). In their meeting, they discussed the important role water and blue economy sectors areRead more
