16-18 September 2024, Abu Dhabi. Under the theme “Security. Sustainability. Prosperity” the Forum will explore the critical role of sustainable water management in the Arab region. The Union for the Mediterranean is joining forces with the Arab Water Council, GIZ, PRIMA, GWP-MED and CYI in the organisation of a session on Innovative Approaches for… read more
16-18 September 2024, Helsinki, Finland. The Mediterranean region has one of the youngest populations in the world, with one in every three people being younger than 25 years old, and this number reaches almost half of the population in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries. The recognition of the importance and the role of the youth in… read more
26 September 2024, Sarajevo – The uncertainty and volatility caused by the recent macroeconomic, geopolitical, and environmental disruptions are making it increasingly difficult for governments and businesses to make informed decisions regarding future jobs, skills, business models and workforce strategies. Green and digital transitions and Generat… read more
26-27 September, Palermo – The 3rd Mediterranean Student Summit will bring together Higher Education students from different backgrounds and from both shores of the Mediterranean to foster intercultural dialogue and work together on common challenges. The event is jointly organized with UNIMED, the Mediterranean Universities Union, and ESN, the Era… read more
October-December 2024 (dates TBC), Online. Supporting regional dialogue on the enhancement of digital education in higher education with two online regional training workshops and a Guidebook summarising the results of the workshops and showcasing best practices. 1st Training (October) oriented towards the institutional level, should help to develo… read more
2 October 2024, Cairo – In the same vein of the successful EuroMed Science Diplomacy Conference that was held at the UfM headquarters in October 2023, the High-level Meeting on Science Diplomacy focuses on science diplomacy for advancing cooperation and dialogue in the Mediterranean. The Conference is set to take place in Cairo in October 2024, und… read more
2nd October 2024, Faro (Portugal) – The 16th meeting of the UfM Regional Platform on Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) will bring together in Faro (Portugal) country representatives (UfM Focal Points on SBE) and Observers to continue making progress towards the implementation of the 2021 UfM Ministerial Declaration on SBE and its related Roadmap. As p… read more
Objectives Focus areas Participation Agenda Venue Previous events Background Press contact 4th UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum Introduction The 4th UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum is a high-level convening focused on the role of private sector in driving sustainable energy transition and climate action across the Mediterranean region. T… read more
14-15 October 2024, Cairo. This is the Main Annual Event on Water Finance in the region. The Conference is co-convened by the Union for the Mediterranean, the European Union and the African Development Bank. The overall objective of the annual conferences is to support progress towards achieving water security in the Mediterranean and Africa by pro… read more
4-8 November 2024, Barcelona – Hosted in the stunning Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, The 8th Mediterranean Forest Week (8MFW) will take place from 4 – 8 November in Barcelona. The event will be co-organised by the Union for the Mediterranean together with the Joint Organising Committee (JOC), which include… read more
Tirana, 4-6 November 2024 – The Union for the Mediterranean is partnering with the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation, the Tirana City Hall and the Young Professionals Network of Albania to organize a Conference on Creative Economy in Tirana, Albania, from November 4 to 6, 2024. This event serves as a prelude to Alexandria and Tirana beco… read more
