On the occasion of the 6th World Water Forum convening in Marseille, a Special High-Level Panel Discussion dedicated to the Desalination Facility for Gaza was organized, moderated by UfM Deputy Secretary for Environment and Water, Dr. Rafiq Husseini…. read more
Seeking Unity in Mediterranean Diversity – Leading up to Revolve/UfM special report on Water Around the Mediterranean… read more
Strengthening the already existing ties with the European Union and moving forward in implementing concrete projects, were the main subjects of discussion between Mr. Fathallah Sijilmassi and Commissioner Štefan Füle during his visit to the Headquarters of the Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean…. read more
The UfM strongly believes that an organized and competent civil society can be a catalyst for human development of the region and help the poor and underprivileged members of society enjoy their civil rights…. read more
The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean, represented by Dr. Lino Cardarelli, Senior Deputy Secretary General, participated at the FEMIP 10th conference, organized by The European Investment Bank (EIB), in collaboration with the Republic of Tunisia and PROMOS (Milan Chamber of Commerce)…. read more
Following the recent change of events in the Southern Mediterranean and taking into account the crucial part played by the young, a meeting was organized for cooperation in the Mediterranean ECEM (Encuentro Civil EuroMed) entitled “Youth as an Agent of Change in the Mediterranean”, held between 6 and 8 March 2012 in Murcia, Spain…. read more
The 97% of infrastructure connecting Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia will be ready at the end of the year… read more
Mr. Sijilmassi expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to work with all the UfM country members, stakeholders and partners, in order to deliver tangible results in the near future…. read more
The three-day seminar focused in the exchange of diverse experiences in the development and proper use of resources in water-scarce regions… read more
The Acting Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean, Mr. Lino Cardarelli, and the Environment & Water Division led by Deputy Secretary General Rafiq Husseini hosted on Monday, February 13, 2012 representatives from International Financial Institutions, the European Commission, and the Government of Norway to discuss the technical update and progress towards financial commitments…. read more
