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
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
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
8 July 2026, Rabat. The first of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Rabat. Organised by the UfM alongside the COP31 host country, the initiative aims to promote a unified Mediterranean voice ahead of the UN climate 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. Today’s… read more
The four-day event brought together UfM Member States, institutional partners, scientific networks, financial institutions and technical organisations working on climate and environmental action, water resilience, energy transition, civil protection and disaster risk management. The consultation process for the Mediterranean Climate Action Plan (2027–2028) was launched during the week, with eight Member States providing initial input. The Plan is expected to be delivered in November 2026 at the Mediterranean Pavilion at COP31 Antalya. Water discussions took stock of the final draft Ministerial Declaration on Water and advanced implementation of regional frameworks on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus, water finance and digitalisation. Barcelona, 6… read more
The Mediterranean is a climate hotspot, warming about 20% faster than the global average, and it is among the most plastic‑polluted seas worldwide. One third of the population lives in coastal areas, where sea levels rise by 2.8 mm per year. Without accelerated climate action, up to 20 million people could face permanent displacement by 2100. Latest MedECC findings presented today sharpen these trends. Now in its third edition, the Mediterranean Pavilion has brought a unified regional voice to global negotiations at COP30, turning science into concrete action and mobilising governments, cities, financial institutions, civil society and youth. Over the… read more
Register for the call 27 October 2025. The UfM and its Mediterranean Pavilion will be at the COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10-21 November 2025), working with partners to bring the Mediterranean voice to global climate negotiations and showcasing practical, scalable solutions from across the region.The UfM is launching an Expression of Interest for hosting side Events, Receptions, or Exhibitions at the Mediterranean Pavilion during COP30. Building on the success of previous editions at COP27, COP28 and COP29, the Mediterranean Pavilion stands as a platform for regional collaboration efforts and ambition in tackling climate change. It aligns closely with COP30’s global vision, while bringing the… read more
Cairo, 13-14 October 2025. The 6th EU–UfM Annual Conference on Water Finance and Investment in Cairo, the largest-ever gathering on water finance in the Mediterranean, has called for stronger engagement from commercial and development banks to accelerate investments in water resilience across the region. Organised jointly by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the European Commission in the framework of Cairo Water Week, the Conference has firmly established itself as the leading regional platform to address financing challenges in the water sector. This year’s edition brought together nearly 50 speakers and over 200 participants from governments, financial institutions, international organisations and civil society to… read more
26 June 2025, Brussels — The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) successfully concluded the 2nd Mediterranean Green Week (24–26 June 2025, Brussels), where policymakers, experts, youth leaders, and stakeholders from across the Euro-Mediterranean region gathered to reaffirm their commitment to a just and inclusive green transition. Key highlights included the announcement of the first-ever UfM Energy & Climate Action Youth Delegates, empowering young leaders to help shape climate and energy policy, drive innovation, and co-create solutions for a just energy transition. High-level sessions and working groups covered critical topics such as clean energy transition, regional energy security, climate adaptation and… read more
