CELEBRANDO O MEDITERRÂNEO

Dia 28 de novembro, junte-se ao Dia do Mediterrâneo

CELEBRANDO O MEDITERRÂNEO

O Dia do Mediterrâneo proporciona uma oportunidade anual para promover intercâmbios interculturais, celebrar a cooperação, abraçar a diversidade e reforçar os laços entre as nossas duas margens. Celebramos a nossa identidade partilhada, o património comum e o amor pelo Mediterrâneo. É um lembrete para o facto das nossas semelhanças ultrapassarem largamente as nossas diferenças e de todos partilhamos uma identidade Mediterrânica. It is a reminder that our similarities largely overcome our differences and that we all share a Mediterranean identity

Dia do Mediterrâneo 2024 – A Próxima Onda: construindo um amanhã compartilhado

2024 é um ano como nenhum outro. Com os prazos da Agenda 2030 das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável se aproximando rapidamente e as várias crises que o mundo enfrenta se multiplicando, cabe a nós moldar o Mediterrâneo conforme o vemos, com base na resiliência, na cooperação e num amanhã melhor para todos.

Tal como o nosso Mediterrâneo possui uma tela inigualável de sítios de património cultural de classe mundial e uma riqueza de tradições, é também um foco de biodiversidade e geodiversidade, e lar de uma multidão de habitats e espécies únicas.

Celebrar o Mediterrâneo é celebrar a vida em toda a sua amplitude e plenitude. Este antigo mar em torno do qual vivemos deu ao mundo as suas maiores civilizações, as suas primeiras academias e universidades, os seus primeiros dramaturgos e filósofos e os seus mais célebres centros de comércio.

O Dia do Mediterrâneo visa criar um momento anual único para dar visibilidade às histórias positivas de cooperação na região. É também um lembrete para o facto de todos partilhamos uma identidade mediterrânica, sendo a dimensão cultural uma componente importante do que somos e de onde vimos.

Proporciona uma oportunidade para lançar projectos e iniciativas, bem como para realizar eventos, mesas redondas, exposições e festivais em toda a região para fortalecer os laços entre as nossas costas, promovendo intercâmbios interculturais e abraçando a diversidade.

O que posso fazer?

Todos têm um papel a desempenhar. Quer seja uma organização que trabalha no domínio da cooperação, uma administração pública, uma entidade privada ou um cidadão apaixonado pelo Mediterrâneo, pode fazer parte do movimento!

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Join us at the Mediterranean Pavilion at COP31!

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20 July 2026, Madrid. The fourth of seven Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultations took place today at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Madrid. Organised by the UfM alongside the COP31 president and host country, the initiative aims to promote a unified Mediterranean voice ahead of the conference, with conclusions from these talks consolidated into a Mediterranean Synthesis Note that will be presented in Antalya this November.

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UfM and Turkish COP31 presidency hold Antalya Mediterranean Climate Dialogue consultation in Madrid

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3 weeks ago

We are pleased to announce the winners of the “UfM Student Competition on Urban Design 2025”, launched under the UfM Network of Schools of Architecture and Urban Design, to contribute in the international recognition of the youth working on concrete projects in environmental and climate action through urban design.

After reviewing 48 proposals from 13 UfM countries, and 32 different universities, the jury announced the winners of the “UfM Student Competition on Urban Design 2023” First, Second and Third Prizes, as well as the two winning Mentions.

The Jury praised the high quality of the project entries, which made the selection process both challenging and exciting. The Jury looks forward to evaluating the lessons learned from this edition of the award and build on them to make the next iterations even better.

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Winners of the UfM Student Competition 2025

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1 months ago

Ahmad Sufian Bayram, Special Advisor on Innovation and Startups to the Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, reflects on the role of perseverance, ecosystems and entrepreneurship in supporting Syria’s recovery and the wider Mediterranean region.

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Ahmad Sufian Bayram and building Syria's entrepreneurial ecosystem

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3 months ago

Information session held for eligible parties interested in applying to the Call for Applications for the designation of the 2028 Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue. The session presented the initiative’s overall structure, its Advisory Committee, and the application process, including eligibility and award criteria, the evaluation process, and monitoring mechanisms.

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Info session – Call for Applications: 2028 Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue

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The Mediterranean Pavilionat COP31

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Despite significant progress in the Euro-Mediterranean region, a glass ceiling persists in both academic governance and scientific management. While the region has seen a rise in female graduates (exceeding 50% in STEM fields in Syria and Tunisia compared to a global share of 35%) and a slight progress in the global participation of women in the research profession (from 36% to 41%), this talent pool is not yet sufficiently reflected in decision-making positions.

The transition from the laboratories and lecture halls to the (di)rector office remains slow and marred by structural barriers. At EU level, women are underrepresented among heads of institutions, making up just 26% (She Figures 2024). Overcoming such structural inequalities to unlock full potential is also a central priority outlined in the European Commission’s Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030.2 This gender gap brings a net loss in terms of scientific and innovation potential for the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) not only shape knowledge and the labor markets of tomorrow – they also influence social norms and perceptions. Gender-sensitive leadership in universities and research institutes has a ripple effect beyond academia: it shifts societal attitudes, opens space for women’s leadership in other sectors, and accelerates broader social change.

The Union for the Mediterranean, in partnership with the Catalan Development Cooperation Agency, sees this as a priority, and it is mobilizing a capacity building programme for university leadership.

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February), the Union for the Mediterranean announced a high-level webinar to be held on 23 April 2026. Building on the 2025 UfM Webinar on the international day of women and girls in science (available here), this upcoming session shifts the conversation from participation to leadership in academia.

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Leading the Future: Women at the Helm of Mediterranean Science and Higher Education

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4 months ago

From the historic city of Karak, Thelal Al-Shamailah (34 years) has built a practical solution to a challenge many communities across the Euro-Mediterranean region are grappling with: how do you equip young people and women beyond major urban economic hubs with tech skills fast enough to keep pace?

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Bringing tech skills beyond major cities: a Jordanian answer (Thelal al-Shamaileh) - English version

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4 months ago

16-17 September 2025, Istanbul – The UfM, in partnership with the German Development Cooperation and with the support of the European Commission (Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion), organised the UfM Informal Economy Workshop in Istanbul on 16-17 September 2025. The Workshop was also supported by Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye.

The Workshop brought together over 90 partners and stakeholders including government and private sector actors, social partners, social economy workers, entrepreneurs, Academia, as well as representatives of regional and internation organisations and entities (including the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), European Training Foundation (ETF), among others).

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UfM Informal Economy Workshop - 16-17 September 2025, Istanbul

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Spotlight on energy security: UfM’s vision for a resilient Mediterranean

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5 months ago

حدائق بابل: مشروع جزائري مبتكر يدعم الزراعة العمودية، ويعزّز الأمن الغذائي، ويوفّر المياه

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Bringing tech skills beyond major cities: a Jordanian answer (Thelal al-Shamaileh)

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Barcelona, 26 February 2026. Across the Mediterranean, women grow the food that feeds families and communities. They tend the land, manage the herds, run the market stalls and come home to shoulder the household responsibilities that rarely appear in any economic statistic. Yet, in many countries, the law does not protect them enough: as workers, as landowners, as cooperative members or as claimants when those rights are violated. In 2026, the question is not whether women are central to Mediterranean food systems. It is whether the law treats them as if they are.

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Justice in the Fields and in our Plates

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6 months ago

19-20 November 2025, Amman, Jordan. Around 80 representatives from governments, civil society, international organisations, youth networks and research institutions met in Amman for the Regional Capacity Workshop and Stakeholder Dialogue on Climate, Women, Peace and Security (WPS), organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) under the haut-patronage of Wafa Bani Mustafa, Minister of Social Development of Jordan who honored with her presence the Dialogue Conference.

The event, held in partnership with the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), and UNDP, marked an important milestone for regional cooperation with the launch of the UfM WPS-Climate Network. This new mechanism aims to strengthen coordinated action across the Mediterranean to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, gender inequality and peace and security.

In her opening remarks, UfM Deputy Secretary General Meltem Büyükkarakaş emphasized that the new UfM WPS-Climate Network must become a practical platform that ensures women’s leadership is fully integrated into climate and security policies, calling for coordinated action, shared accountability and sustained regional cooperation.

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UfM Women, Peace and Security-Climate Network / November 2025

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7 months ago

Originaire de Rabat, sur la rive sud de la Méditerranée, Kamilia a grandi dans un environnement où l’identité méditerranéenne n’était pas un concept abstrait, mais une réalité quotidienne. Dans sa famille, les langues, les cultures et l’ouverture à l’autre faisaient partie intégrante de l’éducation. L’apprentissage de l’espagnol, très tôt, s’est imposé comme une évidence. Cette familiarité avec l’altérité et ce sentiment d’appartenance à un espace commun ont progressivement façonné son regard sur le monde et orienté ses choix académiques.

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Kamilia Bantla - Stories of Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation

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7 months ago

In a region full of talent but too often short on clear paths, Safaa Ayyad, a Palestinian entrepreneur, is using artificial intelligence to help young people take their next steps. She co-founded Foras.ps to make career opportunities easier to find and easier to pursue, especially for young women. The platform brings internships, scholarships and other professional openings into one place, and helps users build the skills and confidence.

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Safaa Ayyad - Stories of Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation

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8 months ago

Union for the Mediterranean 2025: A year in review

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7th UfM Trade and Investment Forum

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8 months ago

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, a historic milestone that laid the foundation for structured Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. In today’s critical context, the UfM is launching a social media video campaign to emphasize the importance of multilateral cooperation and inclusive development in our region, while also showcasing forward-looking visions for building a prosperous future. Hear from personalities across diverse fields—including politics, institutions, science, and culture—sharing their perspectives on the region’s current challenges and prospects for the future.

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30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process - Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi

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30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process - Maher Nicola Canawati

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30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process - Mustapha Hijazi

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30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process - Clare Hart

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30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process - Gani Mirzo

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