The European House – Ambrosetti carried out the Cohesion Policy and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan with the Italian Ministry for European Affairs, in the Southern Italy region. This forum is the second edition of Verso Sud, an international summit on the growth potentials for Southern Italy within the framework of the opportunities presented by the Mediterranean Sea. In the panel titled “The Mediterranean Scenario”, UfM Secretary General discussed the challenges and opportunities present in the Mediterranean region and exposed possible projects involving the South more thoroughly. 19-20 May 2023, Sorrento – Aimed at promoting a new perspective and… read more
Academicians from across the Mediterranean meet in Tirana to materialize cooperation among Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning in the region through concrete joint actions, including the launching of a student competition on urban design. Tirana, Albania, 18-19 May 2023. The third meeting of the “Academic Advisory Group – Network of Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning of the Euro-Mediterranean Region” was organized by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and hosted by Polis University in Tirana on 18-19 May 2023, and gathered a group of academicians from across the region committed to working together to advance efforts towards the… read more
The UfM Secretary General was invited to participate in the second Europe-Africa Forum in Marseille as a guest speaker. This event was an opportunity for Secretary General Nasser Kamel to hold several bilateral meetings aimed at examining possibilities of cooperation with different institutions, but also to enlighten the present actors on UfM Secretariat activities. 16 May 2023, Marseille – The Europe-Africa Forum, which was inaugurated by Mrs. Martine Vassal – Présidente of “Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence”, and President of the “Conseil départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône”, chose the UfM Secretary General Nasser Kamel as a guest speaker to reflect and share UfM perspectives during the… read more
The ‘Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue’ initiative seeks to celebrate Euro-Mediterranean’s cultural diversity and promote greater mutual understanding across the region. The new regional initiative, in which all UfM cities are invited to participate, has the support of the 43 countries of the European Union and the Mediterranean basin. Euro-Mediterranean cities can apply to become the first Mediterranean Capital of Culture & Dialogue in 2025 until 23 July 2023. The initiative is jointly coordinated by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the Anna Lindh Foundation. Barcelona, 11 May 2023. The 43 Member States of the Union for the… read more
9 May 2023, Amman. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), Sweden and the Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean (GWP-Med) inaugurated integrated technical solutions for sustainable agriculture in Salt Governorate, in Jordan. These involve reuse of treated wastewater from Wadi Shuayb Wastewater Treatment Plant for irrigation, after its tertiary treatment through constructed wetlands, with pumping powered by renewable solar energy, and climate-resilient planting. The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus represents an effective approach to addressing the climate change crisis that is casting its shadow on Jordan with recurrent droughts and rising temperatures. This interconnectedness was translated into action by the MENA Water Matchmaker… read more
The “Shiraka Study Visit on Citizen Engagement in Urban Development” training course inspired participants with innovative projects in good governance, spatial justice, and resilient and inclusive cities from The Netherlands. The Hague, 8-12 May 2023. The “Shiraka Study Visit on Citizen Engagement in Urban Development”, organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the support of the UfM in The Hague on 8-12 May 2023, promoted community and stakeholder engagement and co-creation of shared visions for the region. It strengthened cross-border cooperation and coordination, and exchange of knowledge between local and national planning authorities. Practical examples from The Netherlands… read more
Are you between 18 and 29 years old? Are you a national of one of the Union of the Mediterranean –UfM Member States? This is your chance to apply to the 3rdedition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy to be held from the 6thto the 9th of November in Barcelona, Spain. 5 May 2023. The 3rd edition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy – MYA will be held from 6 to 9 of November 2023 in Barcelona, back-to-back with the High-Level Launch Event of the UfM Youth Action Plan. Young people from the Euro-Mediterranean region are encouraged to apply to secure attendance. The mission of… read more
The Mediterranean region is particularly vulnerable to climate change, as the Mediterranean basin has one of the fastest urbanisation rates in the world. Cities are a key cause of climate change, but they can also be key to solving it. The 3rd Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Ministerial Conference on Sustainable Urban Development provided a key mandate to enhance cooperation through the new UfM Strategic Urban Development Action Plan 2040. Zagreb (Croatia), 4 May 2023. At the 3rd Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Ministerial Conference on Sustainable Urban Development, held today in Zagreb, Ministers affirmed their strong commitment to boost… read more
Following the publication of the first edition of the UfM Progress Report on Regional Integration in May 2021, the UfM has been mobilising its ecosystem of partners and stakeholders to act upon the recommendations emanating from the Report and the obstacles identified in all five domains of economic integration. Barcelona, 27 April 2023 – The UfM and the German Development Cooperation co-organised the Online UfM Conference on Regional Integration and Regional Value Chains on 27 April 2023 under the auspices of The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Malta. The Conference focused on two thematics… read more
The UfM Secretariat attended for the third time the Annual Conference of COPEAM in April 2023. This year represented a milestone for the organization as it celebrated its 30th anniversary. The event allowed the UfM to enhance its collaboration with COPEAM on awareness-raising media campaigns and initiatives. Secretary General Nasser Kamel offered a historical contextualization of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and announced the launch of the new initiative: “Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue”. 26-27 April 2023, Montpellier – During the opening ceremony of the 30th Annual Conference of COPEAM entitled “Digital cultures and new audiovisual languages”, UfM Secretary General Nasser Kamel… read more
