At the COP 27 conference, the European Neighbourhood Instrument’s cross-border cooperation programme for the Mediterranean Sea Basin (“ENI CBC MED”) will showcase a number of EU-funded projects that provide innovative and sustainable solutions to the environmental challenges faced by the region. There are three online events to join.
- 08 November 2022
For the first time in history, the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference, COP27 (6-18 Nov 2022), will host a Mediterranean Pavilion. This is a coalition of partners seeking to highlight the urgent challenges the region faces, but also the innovative solutions that are already being developed. As partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion, the ENI CBC MED programme will share with the global environmental community the cooperation opportunities and innovative solutions implemented under several funded projects.
In particular, ENI CBC MED is organising three events gathering project partners and experts, according to the following calendar:
- Accelerating the green transition in the Mediterranean: spotlight on funding opportunities - On 9/11/2022 from 16.15 to 17.15 Egypt local time (starting at 15.15 CET)
Brief description: Discover the priorities and funding - over €650 million - available under three EU programmes, namely Interreg NEXT MED, Interreg Euro-MED and PRIMA, to support cooperation projects. The welcome address will be delivered by Moray Gilland, Head of Unit, European Commission - Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy.
- Untapping the potential of wastewater reuse and use of non-conventional water resources to address the water challenge in the Mediterranean region – On 11/11/2022 from 16.15 to 17.15 Egypt local time (starting at 15.15 CET)
Brief description: Reuse of treated wastewater and use of non-conventional water resources can offer alternative water supplies for agricultural and domestic uses to cope with water scarcity. Join the event to discover successful experiences implemented under ENI CBC MED, including NAWAMED, MENAWARA and MEDWAYCAP projects.
- Propelling SMEs and businesses into a green future - On 14/11/2022 from 12.30 to 13.30 Egypt local time (starting at 11.30 CET)
Brief description: SMEs have a key role to play in the shift towards a more sustainable future. The event will look at solutions and projects connected to the ENI CBC MED Programme that promote green business models and circular economy principles, including BESTMEDGRAPE, INVESTMED, GIMED, STAND Up! The keynote address will be delivered by H.E Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt.