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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.
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Facilitate access to financeThe 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.
Make a project idea become a realityThe 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.
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.
UfM in short | Governance
The Co-PresidencyThe 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 OfficialsThe Senior Officials of the 43 countries are mandated to deal with all aspects of the UfM.
The SecretariatBased 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 & CivilAffairs
EnergyHigher 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
Energy
Environment • Desalination Facility for the Gaza Strip• Governance & Financing for the Mediterranean
Water Sector• Med ReSCP: Sustainable Consumption and
Production patterns• Towards a Mediterranean Water Knowledge
Platform• BlueGreen Med-CS; Networking Civil Society in
the Med region through environment and water issues
• Integrated Programme for the protection of Lake Bizerte against pollution
EUR 310 m
EUR 2.5 m
EUR 8.9 m
EUR 9.5
EUR 3 m
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 Initiative, wastewater, municipal waste; industrial pollution)
Sustainable Consumption and Production
Climate Change
and
ecosystems protection, integrated maritime policy, integrated coastal zone management, education for sustainable development
www.h2020.net
Horizon 2020- Depollution of the Mediterranean SeaFlagship initiative of the Union for the Mediterranean
www.h2020.net
Top sources of Mediterranean pollution:
responsible for up to 80% of pollutionin the Mediterranean Sea
• municipal waste• urban waste water• industrial emissions
SCP | UfM Ministerial Declaration on ENV and CCMinisters• 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| OverviewFiche technique
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)
• 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)
Industries, national banks, small businesses
4 years ( implementation starting by EBRD in 2014)
EUR 8.9 M
Promoters
Objective
Beneficiaries
Duration
Budget
Labelled in April 2014
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 CCAs regards environmental and climate change governance and stakeholder involvementMinisters 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.
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Thank you for your attention
Alessandra SensiEnvironment and Water Division
Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean
