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UfM policy developments,
initiatives and projects
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is a multilateral
partnership aiming at increasing regional integration and
cohesion among Euro-Mediterranean countries.
The UfM is inspired by the shared political will to transform the
Mediterranean into an area of peace, democracy, cooperation
and prosperity.
The creation of a joint secretariat is a keystone in this
partnership, contributing to reinforcing co-ownership of new
Mediterranean relations.
UfM in short | Facts & Figures
43 Countries
27 EU Member States
16 Southern & Eastern
Mediterranean countries
Total Population > 800 Million
Total GDP > 15 Trillion EUR
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UfM in short | Added Value
Support of 43 countries
Through the UfM label, the project promoter gains
the support of 43 countries, this awareness and
visibility helps him to further raise support and
mobilise partners.
Facilitate access to finance
The UfM Secretariat acts as a one stop shop through
which project promoters gain access to a strong
network of donors and financial institutions, from
the Mediterranean region and beyond.
Broker solution for complex regional projects
The UfM Secretariat’s mandate allows it to overcome
difficulties in regional initiatives and mobilise
governments and stakeholders towards a project’s
success.
Make a project idea become a reality
The Secretariat’s network of Euro-Mediterranean
partners as well as its in-house & external expertise
help a project idea become a reality on the ground.
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UfM in short | Governance
The Co-Presidency
The UfM is chaired by two Co-Presidents, one from the
North: the European Institutions, and a rotating one
from the South : currently Jordan.
The Senior Officials
The Senior Officials of the 43 countries are mandated to
deal with all aspects of the UfM.
The Secretariat
Based in Barcelona, it is led by a Secretary General,
assisted by six Deputy Secretary Generals for six priority
areas. It is financed by the European Commission and
contributions by member countries.
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UfM Projects | Priority Areas
DELIVER REGIONAL PROJECTS IN 6 PRIORITY AREAS
Water &
Environment
Transport & Urban
Development
Social & Civil
Affairs
Energy
Higher Education &
Research
Business
Development
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UfM Secretariat
Possible levels of interventions:
 Ministerial meetings
 Multi-stakeholders’ platforms of dialogue
 Strategies and Initiatives
 Projects
UfM Projects | Labelled Projects
Environment
Energy
• Desalination Facility for the Gaza Strip
EUR 310 m
• Governance & Financing for the Mediterranean
Water Sector
EUR 2.5 m
• Med ReSCP: Sustainable
Production patterns
EUR 8.9 m
Consumption
and
• Towards a Mediterranean Water Knowledge
Platform
EUR 9.5
• BlueGreen Med-CS; Networking Civil Society in
the Med region through environment and water
issues
EUR 3 m
• Integrated Programme for the protection of Lake
Bizerte against pollution
EUR 90 m
• Tafila Wind Farm 117 MW
EUR 209
UfM Policy Developments
1st UfM Ministerial Meeting on
Environment and Climate Change
Athens, 13th of May
UfM Ministerial Declaration on ENV and CC
Three main axis:
• the De-pollution of the Mediterranean Sea (H2020
wastewater, municipal waste; industrial pollution)
Initiative,
• Sustainable Consumption and Production
• Climate Change
and
ecosystems protection, integrated maritime policy, integrated
coastal zone management, education for sustainable development
Horizon 2020- Depollution of the Mediterranean Sea
Flagship initiative of the Union for the Mediterranean
www.h2020.net
Top sources of Mediterranean pollution:
• municipal waste
• urban waste water
• industrial emissions
responsible for up to 80% of pollution
in the Mediterranean Sea
www.h2020.net
SCP | UfM Ministerial Declaration on ENV and CC
Ministers
• acknowledge that shifting towards SCP patterns is essential (…);
and that this transition to a green and low-emissions economy
will provide real opportunities for preserving natural resources,
job creation, improvement of the quality of life and ensure a
sustainable future;
• Ministers welcome the adoption of the Ten Year Framework of
Programmes on SCP by the Heads of State at Rio+20;
• Ministers take note of the SCP Decision under the Barcelona
Convention on the development of a Regional SCP Action Plan
and Roadmap;
• will endeavour to initiate policy reforms to (..)shift to SCP;
SCP | UfM Ministerial Declaration on ENV and CC
• express their support ….to the required innovations, and
technology transfer in the area of sustainable products and
services and new sustainable business models, as well as tools
such as eco-design. ….
• In this context, Ministers welcome the various platforms for the
development and dissemination of best practices (…);
• undertake to develop activities to ensure the full coverage of the
region;
• welcome the initiation of the EU funded SWITCH-Med
programme and the UfM labelled Mediterranean ReScp.
Med ReSCP| Overview
Fiche technique
Labelled in April 2014
Promoters
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Regional Activity Centre for Sustainable Consumption and
Production of the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP/MAP-CPRAC)
Objective
• To provide access to financing for companies adopting SCP/RE
models, in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia (Component 1)
• SCP/RE enabling and demonstration activities for green
industries, businesses and local stakeholders in the Western
Balkans and Turkey (Component 2)
Beneficiaries
Industries, national banks, small businesses
Duration
4 years ( implementation starting by EBRD in 2014)
Budget
EUR 8.9 M
CC| UfM Ministerial Declaration on ENV and CC
Set up a UfM Climate Change Expert Group
(reinforced regional cooperation on CC in the Med region)
First meeting in October 2014
UfM Ministerial Declaration on ENV and CC
As regards environmental and climate change governance and
stakeholder involvement
• Ministers endeavour to take appropriate measures to
…..promoting and reinforcing the cooperation between ministries,
agencies, local and regional authorities, and the private and public
sector;
• Ministers stress the significant role that civil society, including
recognised and registered NGOs, academic, financial and
research institutions, local and regional authorities, the private
sector, and other stakeholders can play in achieving
environmental and climate-related objectives. Ministers
recognise that steps are necessary to enhance the opportunities
and capacity for them to participate in decision-making
processes.
Thank you
for your attention
Alessandra Sensi
Environment and Water Division
Secretariat of the
Union for the Mediterranean
[email protected]
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