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
2 December 2023, Dubai – The Mediterranean region is a recognised marine biodiversity hotspot where climate change further accelerates exposure to environmental risks and puts additional stress on the coastal infrastructure and activities. There is a growing international concern about the scale and speed of biodiversity loss and marine ecosystem d… read more
30 November 2023, Dubai. Last year’s CoP27 hosted for the first time a Mediterranean Pavilion, providing the basis for upgrading regional climate action this year at CoP28 in Dubai (November 30-12 December 2023) aiming at reaffirming priorities, striking new agreements and consolidating visibility of the Mediterranean region. A strong Mediterranean… read more
30 November 2023 – 14h00 – 16h30 CET -The UfM is organizing the webinar Women in Fintech: Bridging the Gender Gap, supported by GIZ and scheduled for November 30, from 14:00 to 16:30 CET. This insightful online training will explore the challenges and opportunities for women in the rapidly evolving Fintech sector. Background: Similar to various ind… read more
