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30 July 2026. As preparations intensify for COP31 in Antalya this November, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the Türkiye COP31 Presidency are bringing together governments, businesses, researchers, financial institutions, civil society and youth across the region through the Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue, a series of seven high-level national consultations designed to strengthen Mediterranean cooperation on climate action. Launched in Rabat on 8 July, the Dialogue has since convened consultations in Cairo, Paris, Madrid and Rome, Algiers with a meetings in Amman set to complete the regional process. Hosted by Turkish embassies in partnership with national ministries and coordinated… read more

Barcelona, 29 July 2026. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will coordinate the Mediterranean Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference COP31, taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The Pavilion will be located in the official Blue Zone, with one clear purpose: to bring a united Mediterranean voice to the global climate table at a moment when the region’s climate related challenges cut across every border in the basin. Building on the success of previous editions, the Mediterranean Pavilion will continue to serve as a key platform for regional engagement. Coordinated by the UfM, the… read more

29 July 2026, Algiers. The sixth of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the residence of the ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye in Algiers. 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 talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. As a hotspot warming 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on… read more

24 July 2026, Fez – Acting Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Secretary General Fadi Hajali concluded a two-day working visit to Morocco, where he held high-level meetings in Rabat and Fez to reinforce cooperation with key regional partners and advance shared Mediterranean priorities. On 23 July in Rabat, the Acting Secretary General met with Morocco’s Senior Official to the UfM before holding talks with the Secretary General of the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), Ambassador Tarak Ben Salem, at the AMU headquarters. Discussions focused on the challenges facing the Mediterranean and the opportunities to address them through the implementation of the… read more

23 July 2026, Rome. The fifth of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Rome. 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 talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. As a hotspot warming 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on the matter. Following… read more

Barcelona, 9 July 2026. The UfM announced the winners of the second UfM Student Competition, Exploring Mediterranean Urban Solutions to Climate Change and Resilience, during a ceremony held at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the UfM meeting International Knowledge Exchanges in Architecture and Urban Planning: Exploring Mediterranean Urban Solutions, held on 8 and 9 July. Together, the competition and the meeting highlighted the role of student innovation, architectural education and regional cooperation in responding to the climate challenges facing Mediterranean cities. The competition attracted 163 pre-registrations from 57 universities… read more

20 July 2026, Madrid. The fourth of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Madrid. 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 talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. As a hotspot warming 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on the matter. Following… read more

17 July 2026, Paris. The third of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Paris. Organised by the UfM together with the COP31 president and host country, the initiative aims to help identify shared Mediterranean priorities ahead of the conference, with conclusions from these talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. The consultation process is designed not to negotiate common positions, but to identify shared priorities, exchange national perspectives and help build greater regional convergence ahead of COP31. As a hotspot… read more

15 July 2026, Barcelona – The Union for the Mediterranean and the MEDPorts Association have launched the first “Mediterranean Most Resilient Port of the Year” Award, a new annual initiative recognising ports that demonstrate leadership, innovation and preparedness in responding to disruptions affecting maritime transport and logistics. Mediterranean ports operate in an increasingly complex environment shaped by climate change, geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, cyber risks, energy disruptions and rapidly evolving technologies. The award aims to place resilience at the centre of port planning and investment, while showcasing practical approaches that can strengthen operational continuity, regional connectivity and supply-chain reliability. Applications… read more

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 talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November. As a hotspot warming 20% faster than the global average, the Mediterranean faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on the matter. Following… read more