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The training gathered national authorities, industry from the cement, steel and fertilizer sectors, verification bodies and technical experts from 14 Southern and Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkan partner countries, the economies whose exports to the EU market are directly concerned by the mechanism. With the first EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) compliance cycle approaching, importers will purchase certificates from February 2027 for goods imported in 2026, and discussions focused on verified emissions data, the choice between actual and default values, and the forthcoming EU rules on deducting carbon prices paid in third countries. 29 September 2026, Barcelona. The Union for… read more

Barcelona, 15 September 2026. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is pleased to launch a call for proposals for side events and invites organisations interested in contributing to the Pavilion programme to submit proposals for side events at the Mediterranean Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference COP31, taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The deadline for submissions is 1 October 2026. Coordinated by the UfM in partnership with regional institutions, the Mediterranean Pavilion is a shared space within the conference’s official Blue Zone, dedicated to bringing Mediterranean climate challenges and solutions to the global… read more

6 September 2026, Amman. The last of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Jordan. Co-organised by the Embassy and UfM alongside the 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 wider Mediterranean region, including Jordan, faces growing climate and environmental pressures that underscore the urgent need for enhanced regional cooperation on… read more

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

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