Invisible Threats: Navigating the Challenges of Detecting and Preventing New POPs in Water
The aim of the roundtable was to address the challenges related to identifying and preventing new POPs Persistent organic pollutants as emerging pollutants in water systems by bringing real-life cases that highlights the intricate connection between water and POPs, emphasizing the urgent need for legislators and countries to address this pressing issue
Tasso High School Celebrates PCTO Course on Environmental Governance!
On June 4th, Tasso High School in Rome culminated its PCTO program with INFO/RAC, showcasing student achievements in environmental governance.
The course equipped students with knowledge of key national & international institutions, focusing on UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan and the Barcelona Convention. The final event featured student presentations and a panel discussion, fostering collaboration within the school community.
The next steps: A new PCTO experience with another High School for the 2024-2025 school year, but also bring this enriching initiative to other Countries in the Mediterranean Region
Presentation of the WES Project activities in Algeria
The project “Water and Environment Support (WES), in the ENI Neighbourhood South Region“, financed by the European Union (EU), in cooperation with the Ministry of Hydraulics, the Ministry of the Environment and Renewable Energies and the EU Delegation in Algeria, organised a national meeting on 11 June 2024 in Algiers, the aim of which was to present the activities of the project undertaken in the field of the environment and water, as well as to discuss the way forward
Prestigious visits to REMPEC Centre
On 10th and 13th May 2024, the Director of the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) welcomed respectively the Deputy Commander of the Italian Coastguard, Rear Admiral Sergio Liardo, and Brigadier CJ O’Neil, Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta, to the Centre’s premises
UfM 2023 Annual Report
The 2023 Annual Report delves into the pressing challenges facing the Mediterranean region. This comprehensive document sheds light on critical issues such as climate change, sustainable urban development, economic integration, and social inclusiveness
Europe’s bathing waters remain safe
The vast majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ bathing quality standards in 2023, according to the latest annual bathing water assessment published today. This represents 85% of Europe’s popular bathing waters. As much as 96% of all officially identified bathing waters in the EU met the minimum quality standards, with only 1.5% rated as ‘poor’
World Oceans Day: Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Virginijus
On 8 June, we celebrate the World Oceans Day.
Oceans are vital for life on Earth, playing a crucial role in climate regulation, providing more oxygen than all forests combined and being paramount in addressing pressing global challenges, such as food security, energy and fast-tracking green transition
EU Blue Economy report 2024: innovation and sustainability drive growth
The report reveals that EU blue economy is in good shape, with emerging sectors like ocean energy, blue biotechnology, and desalination leading the way and creating new business opportunities
Two new projects in 2024 to restoration
ARTEMIS, to accelerate the restoration of Posidonia meadows, their vital ecosystem and ecological services.
NaTour4CChange, to strengthen Sustainable Tourism by promoting adaptation to climate change and disaster risk prevention
Desalination in the Mediterranean: Measures to Mitigate Environmental Risks and Impacts
Through this thematic note entitled “Desalination in the Mediterranean: Measures to Mitigate Environmental Risks and Impacts”, Plan Bleu reviews all the issues associated with desalination in the Mediterranean
#EUBeachCleanup
Every year, the European Union, in partnership with the United Nations and the Smurfs, organises an ocean-activism and awareness-raising campaign – #EUBeachCleanup – featuring beach, river banks and various clean-up events across the world. World Cleanup Day 2024 will be on Friday 20 September – but any events organised between 10 June and 31 October counts!
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