Barcelona, 10 December 2025. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the MEDPorts Association today launched the Study on Governance Models of Mediterranean Ports at the Port of Barcelona, presenting the first comprehensive comparative overview of how ports across 16 Mediterranean countries are governed and organised. The study compiles and systematises data on port ownership structures, regulatory frameworks and operational responsibilities. It maps governance structures in Albania, Algeria, Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Jordan, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain and Tunisia, providing an evidence base to support regional cooperation, policy alignment and knowledge sharing. The study, developed by… read more
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process and the adoption of a new vision by the UfM Member States, the 2025 UfM Trade and Investment Forum is the Forum’s 7th edition in seven successive years, attesting to the emphasis the UfM places on facilitating trade and promoting investment to foster economic development and integration in the region. This year’s edition focused on three interrelated and elemental thematics, namely global trade disruption, trade integration in the UfM region, as well as cross-border investment and bankable projects, with a focus on green energy, digital services, and sustainable production. 10 December… read more
Representatives from the 43 Member States of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) convened in Barcelona for the 10th Regional Forum, reaffirming their commitment to tackle shared challenges and deepen Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. The ministerial meeting was co-chaired by Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, and Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, with the participation of Nasser Kamel, UfM Secretary General, and Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean. It was hosted by José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation… read more
Barcelona, 28 November 2025. On the occasion of the Day of the Mediterranean, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), together with the Anna Lindh Foundation, announce that Córdoba (Spain) and Saida (Lebanon) have been officially designated as the 2027 Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue. This decision was endorsed today by the Foreign Ministers of the 43 UfM Member States during the 10th UfM Regional Forum, held in Barcelona to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean dialogue and cooperation, and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process. A Symbolic Union Rooted in History and Hope Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage city, brings to… read more
Barcelona, 27 November 2025. In the lead-up to the 10th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Forum marking the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, more than 500 participants took part in five thematic side events held in Barcelona. Bringing together civil society, regional and local authorities, experts and institutional partners, the meetings translated the UfM’s people-centred agenda – built by people and with people – into concrete exchanges on resilience, inclusive governance and sustainable development. Building on the UfM’s call for a renewed, co-owned model of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, the side events placed civil society, regions and cities at the… read more
19-20 November 2025, Amman, Jordan. Around 80 representatives from governments, civil society, international organisations, youth networks and research institutions met in Amman for the Regional Capacity Workshop and Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS), organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) under the haut-patronage of Wafa Bani Mustafa, Minister of Social Development of Jordan who honored with her presence the Dialogue Conference. The event, held in partnership with the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), and UNDP, marked an important milestone for regional cooperation with the launch of the UfM WPS-Climate Network. This new mechanism aims… read more
12 November 2025, Barcelona. Representatives from UfM Member States, gender equality institutions, civil society organisations, experts, and regional partners convened in Barcelona for the in-person UfM Technical Meeting on Women Empowerment. The gathering marked a key milestone in advancing the implementation of the 5th UfM Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society (Madrid, 2022) and in shaping the region’s future gender equality agenda. Hosted by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) the meeting took place at a pivotal moment: 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, the launching of the new Pact for the Mediterranean… 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
7 November 2025, Palermo. The ARLEM Award: Young Local Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean has been conferred on Mokhtar Bouazza, 31, founder of the vertical farming enterprise Gardens of Babylon, together with Beanoumeur Bakhti representing the Mascara University business incubator (Algeria). The duo was recognised for an effective entrepreneur–public authority partnership that turns innovation into jobs and local impact. Created in 2019 by the Euro‑Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), in collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the award honours collaborations between entrepreneurs under 35 and their local or regional authorities across the Mediterranean. Gardens of Babylon deploys smart technology… 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
