Mediterranean Water Knowledge Platform Water, Environment & Blue Economy Completed Context and objectives The Mediterranean Water Knowledge Platform facilitated the sharing of water-related information among key stakeholders in the Mediterranean. It was first implemented in six pilot countries: Jordan, Lebanon, Monaco, Morocco, Spain and Tunisia (2014-2016). The Mediterranean Water Knowledge Platform project improved dialogue andRead more
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The 4th meeting of the UfM Climate Change Expert Group (UfMCCEG) will be held at the French Ministry of Environment, Energy and Sea in Paris on 12 May 2016. The momentum cannot be more suitable: on 22 April the Paris Agreement (adopted during the COP21 in December 2015) was signed by 175 countries in New YorkRead more
• Keeping the global temperature rise to below 2oC, the target set by the Paris Agreement, calls for actions that cannot only rely on nationally-determined contributions. A coordinated regional approach on Climate Action is needed to successfully achieve this target in the Mediterranean, one of the most sensitive areas in terms of the impact of climate change.
• Over 50 climate experts from UfM member countries, representatives from international organisations working in the field of climate action (UNEP, EBRD, etc.) and civil society representatives are gathering today under the auspices of the French Ministry for Environment, Energy and the Sea, as COP21 Presidency, to agree on a work programme for a regional agenda on climate action in the Mediterranean.
• The southern shores of the Mediterranean are among the world’s most water-scarce, with over 150 million people affected. The UfM is implementing 15 projects specifically on Sustainable Development, representing close to €4 billion in investments for the region
• The 1st Meeting of the Drafting Group of the UfM Expert Water Group has taken place in Athens to discuss ways to further cooperate through a common regional agenda.
Siena, Italy, 15th of April 2016 With the support of GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the University of Siena and UN-SDSN, as leader of the UfM labelled project “Plastic-Busters for a Mediterranean free from litter”, are organizing the donors’ meeting in Siena, Italy, on 15th of April 2016. The meeting´s objective will be toRead more
Barcelona, 31 March 2016 On 23rd and 24th November 2015 in the framework of the 5th Water Expert Group (WEG) meeting in Luxembourg it was agreed to establish a Drafting Group that will be mandated to consolidate the regional roadmap and associated work plan for the WEG. This drafting group includes the UfM Co-Presidency, UfMRead more
Better water, better jobs. Better water through enhanced cooperation and integration brings more human development and stability to the Mediterranean.
The southern shores of the Mediterranean are among the world’s most water-scarce, with over 150 million people affected.
The UfM is implementing 15 projects specifically on Sustainable Development, representing close to €4 billion in investments for the region.
10 March 2016 , Barcelona For further information please contact the Energy divison: energy@ufmsecretariat.org Read more
Barcelona, 09-11 March 2016 For further information please contact the Energy divison: energy@ufmsecretariat.orgRead more
• The first meetings of the UfM Regional Electricity Market (REM) Platform and the UfM Gas Platform take place in Barcelona.
• Representatives from 20 UFM Member States discuss the integration of electricity markets and the development of a gas market in the region.
