The pan-Mediterranean digital campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNEP/MAP follows its route also in 2026 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Barcelona Convention through a more and more rich constellation of events around the Mediterranean Sea

50th Anniversary of the Barcelona Convention

50th Anniversary of the Barcelona Convention

Today, the Barcelona Convention turns 50 years old. On February 16, 1976, in Barcelona, the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution was signed, today known as the Barcelona Convention. Fifty years later, that signature still represents...
COP24 – Closing Day

COP24 – Closing Day

The 24th Conference of the Parties of the UNEP/MAP System is reaching its final sessions.Here are the main closing events of the day:- Date and venue of COP25 – 15:00 – 15:15- Adoption of the Report – 15:15 – 17:45- Closure of COP24 – 17:45 – 18:00...
COP24 Ministerial Session

COP24 Ministerial Session

“Sustainable Blue Economy for a resilient and healthy Mediterranean” Interventions by Ministers and Heads of Delegation 15:00 – 16:30 Istanbul Environment Friendly City Award 2024-2025 16:30 – 17:00 Cairo Ministerial Declaration 17:00 – 18:00 Date: 4...
COP24 Side Events

COP24 Side Events

Green Mediterranean “The MedFund: Flagship initiative of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development”.UNEP-MAP-SPA/RAC – Mahmoud Elyes Hamza”EU-funded projects: a driving force for IMAP implementation”UNEP/MAP-QSR UNIT – Samar...