The Union for the Mediterranean: the Environment is a Priority

The ECO MEDA GREEN Forum aims to address the business needs in terms of profitability and competitiveness, by introducing the environment as a relevant element in the company's strategy. By creating a framework for debate and reflection with high level experts and key actors from the private and public sectors, the forum seeks to deliver relevant information to decision makers who have to implement the priorities of the UfM and promote a green economy among companies.

The overall objective is to encourage expertise exchange regarding environment priorities and challenges, to promote green economy and to help companies implement sustainability programs through the use of resource efficiency and cleaner production. Moreover, the effect of global warming is a key factor which highlights the importance of environmentally friendly technological innovations based on renewable energies.

• Promoting a green economy through green products
• Promoting key technologies in renewable energy
• Encouraging waste management
• Examining water resources and supplies, as well as the threats due to their over-exploitation
• Financing of green initiatives