Marseille, 21 November 2017. UfM Deputy Secretary General Ihab Fahmy delivered a keynote speech in the opening session of the conference “Méditerranée du Futur” to promote joint actions for the climate agreements, held in Marseille on 21 November 2017. This timely Conference, taking place right after the meetings of the COP23 in Bonn, the First UfMRead more
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The Mediterranean region is nowadays facing significant energy challenges. It is home to an increasing population of over 500 million inhabitants with growing energy demands. According to the Observatoire Méditerranéen de l’Énergie (OME), per capita energy demand is estimated to increase by 62% in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries by 2040 (taking 2018 as referenceRead more
The Forum, organised a few days before the World Energy Day, aimed to provide tangible solutions for an enhanced regional cooperation on energy and climate action and a more active involvement of the private sector in the Euro-Mediterranean energy transition.
UfM Member States seek to foster regional sustainable development by ensuring that all consumers and industries have access to a secure, sustainable, affordable and reliable energy supply and to modern energy services.
18 October 2017, Cairo. – The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean will organize the first UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum: Releasing renewable energy opportunities in the Euro-Mediterranean Region, on 18 October 2017 in Cairo, Egypt. The event is organised under the auspices of government of Egypt, in cooperation with OME (Observatoire MéditerranéenRead more
The region will be facing a 98% increase in energy demand by 2040. The challenge ahead lies in attracting energy investment to reinforce the transition towards a sustainable and resilient economy.
The UfM Member States have to date endorsed three specific projects on renewable energy production and professional training, aiming to mobilise €1 billion worth of investment in the region.
The first Energy Business Forum, organised by the UfM to foster cooperation and dialogue amongst Mediterranean countries, will take place next 18 October in Cairo.
UfM Regional Platform on Energy Context and Objectives Policy framework Documentation Key dates Key partners Related news Context The Mediterranean region is currently grappling with significant energy challenges. According to the Observatoire Méditerranéen de l’Énergie (OME), per capita energy demand in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries is projected to rise by 62% by 2040, basedRead more
•The UfM Secretariat co-organised the UNFCCC 2017 Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance in Rabat, on 6-7 September.
•The Secretariat is conducting a study on climate finance in the Mediterranean to provide a clear overview of the funding flows for climate action in the region.
Valletta, Malta, 18-19 May 2017. Enhancing Energy Efficiency solutions in the Mediterranean. The Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, together with the Co-Presidency of the Union for the Mediterranean will hold the Informal High level meeting on Energy Efficiency in the Mediterranean in Valetta, Malta, on 18-19 May 2017. One of the mainRead more
Rome, 1 December 2016. The UfM Ministerial Meeting on Energy will be held in Rome on 1 December and will be hosted by Italy’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paolo Gentiloni and Economic Development Minister Carlo Calenda. The 43 members of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) agreed to step up regional cooperation on energy in orderRead more
Rome, 1 December 2016. Gathered today in Rome for a meeting hosted by Italy’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paolo Gentiloni and Economic Development Minister Carlo Calenda, the ministers in charge of energy from the 43 members of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) agreed to step up regional cooperation on energy in order to deliver aRead more
