Regional Cooperation Neighbourhood South

DG NEAR took active part in the 4th edition of the UfM Trade and Investment Forum. We highlighted our strong commitment to making trade work for a green transition, discussing topics such as regional value chains and hedging against global disruptions

DG NEAR has organised a crucial side event at COP27 focusing on food and water security in the Southern Neighbourhood. It has taken place in the context of current challenges for the region calling for immediate action to better adapt to climate change consequences

The launch of a new Blue Mediterranean Partnership at the COP27 represents a major step forward which aims to support sustainable blue economy in the Southern Mediterranean Neighbourhood

Local climate action, finance and partnerships for climate action in the Southern Mediterranean are paramount in order to address the impacts of climate change in the region. DG NEAR has discussed this at COP27, committing to increasing action in order to tackle climate change in the Southern Neighbourhood

Water scarcity in the Southern Neighbourhood region was put high on the agenda thanks to a regional activity on water harvesting. Topics such as natural water retention, irrigation, floods, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation were addressed

The METI project has organised a series of events putting at the center employment mainstreaming into trade and investment, a crucial priority addressed by DG NEAR regional programmes for the Southern Mediterranean