13-15 December 2023, Marrakech, Morocco – Recognizing the role of historic Arab Cites and Ksours in urban development and economic and social revitalization, as well as the importance of safeguarding urban heritage through effective and innovative housing solutions, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is joining hands with UN-Habitat, Islamic Dev… read more
12 December 2023- 10h-13h CET (Online) – In an effort to advance gender equality within Mediterranean universities, the Union for the Mediterranean is organizing a significant online workshop to shed light on Gender Equality Plans and their crucial role in academic institutions. The initiative stems from a collaborative dialogue between UfM, the Me… read more
11-12 December 2023 – Rabat (Morocco). The UfM Co-presidency’s Joint Statement following the 5thRegional Forum held in November 2020 clearly spotlighted digitalization and sustainable development as priority areas of work for the coming years. In that aspect, the UfM with the support of the German Development Cooperation and in partnership with Est… read more
9 and 10 December 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In the framework of the upcoming COP28, taking place in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th, the UfM is co-organizing two side-events tackling water issues and, specifically, the interconnected cross-cutting themes of water – energy – food and ecosystem (WEFE). To address these four interc… read more
5-7 December 2023, Tunis, Tunisia – The first country workshop of the UfM project “Traditional Building Skills in the South Mediterranean Region” will be organised in Tunisia from 5 to 7 December 2023 in cooperation with the Ministry of Equipment and Housing of Tunisia. The UfM project, which is implemented by the UfM in collaboration with UNESCO… read more
05 December 2023. Online – The UfM and the Interreg Euro-MED programme are launching MED Talks. The initiative promotes dialogue between Euro-MED and the Southern and Eastern countries in the Mediterranean. A first webinar will take place the 05 December 2023 at 10.00 (CEST). This MED Talks webinar will be a unique opportunity to discuss and exchan… read more
5 to 8 December 2023, Portoroz – The 23rd Meeting of the Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols will take place in Portoroz, Slovenia. This event, supported by partner countries and organizations of the “Plan of Action for a Model Mediterranean Sea by 2030” (PAMEx), will feature a compelling side event. Facilitated roundtable discus… read more
5 December 2023 at 16:00 CET, online – Digital transformation holds immense promise for water institutions and utilities in the region, offering solutions to the challenges they face. By embracing digital technologies, the sector can overcome limitations imposed by aging infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency, improve customer service, and… read more
5-7 December 2023 -Stockholm and Uppsala (Sweden) – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), supported by the German Development Cooperation, is planning a Study Trip for entrepreneurs and business support organizations to Sweden on the 5th to 7th of December 2023. The Study Trip is an opportunity for participants from Southern Mediterranean countrie… read more
5th UfM Trade and Investment Forum Jobs through Trade and Investment: Boosting employment in the Southern Mediterranean The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean, with the support of the German Development Cooperation, will be hosting the 5th UfM Trade and Investment Forum on 4 December 2023 in Brussels/Belgium. Since its first edition in… read more
