8 June 2020. The 25th meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean Regional Platform in Research and Innovation will be taking place on Monday 8 June 2020. Due to the current circumstances faced under the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually and co-chaired by the European Commission, Maria Cristina Russo (Director for International C… read more
29 May 2020. In the framework of the 25th Anniversary of the Barcelona process, the UfM opened its doors throughout the year to welcome students and professors from all over the region who wish to have a deeper understanding of our institution. Because of the current health crisis, the visits have transformed into online presentations to showcase U… read more
27 May 2020. In the framework of the 25th Anniversary of the Barcelona process, the UfM opened its doors throughout the year to welcome students and professors from all over the region who wish to have a deeper understanding of our institution. Because of the current health crisis, the visits have transformed into online presentations to showcase U… read more
WEBINAR : Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ports and Maritime Transport in the Mediterranean Region 27 May 2020. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the MEDports Association, will host an online Webinar on the “Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ports and Maritime Transport in the Mediterranean Region” on 27 May 2020, from 10:00 to 13:00…. read more
The role of the 5+5 Dialogue in a Post COVID-19 Era A webinar organized by the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) in the framework of the MedThink 5+5 network of think tanks of the Western Mediterranean 20 May 2020 (15 – 16.30 h CEST). Western Mediterranean countries have been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. This health crisis h… read more
WEBINAR: Economic Opportunities and Skills in the Post-Pandemic Horizon: Reasons for Hope 20 May 2020, 15h00 CEST, 1 hour (40 min. seminar + 20 min. Q&A). The first webinar to be delivered by the UfM Business Development and Employment Division is anchored to the UfM efforts to contribute to the post-pandemic recovery, and aims to showcase som… read more
19 May 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic raises questions for the global water supply and sanitation sector with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region, already under pressure face to water scarcity due to climate crisis. In view of this exceptional situation, the Mediterranean Water Institute (IME), platform for exchange and information serving… read more
19 May 2020. The Union for the Mediterranean, supported by the German Development agency GIZ, is launching an initiative targeting staff from universities, research centres, education ministers, and all complementary stakeholders dedicated on the best practices reinforcing career opportunities of researchers and students. The initiative will be sha… read more
13-14 May 2020. The UfM is taking part in the 21st Meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD) Steering Committee that will be conducted through a teleconference on 13-14 May 2020. The meeting follows the 2019 December of COP 21 of the Barcelona Convention, where decisions related to pollution and marine litter, biodiv… read more
Watch the full webinar: 14 May 2020, 12h –13h30h. COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented situation globally, particularly in the Euro-Mediterranean region where it is placing significant strains on the health systems, the economy, essential public services and the communities. Young people are a valuable resource and network during public health cris… read more
