In recent years, the three Maghreb countries have embraced sustainable development, which now underpins basic values and principles and the commitments of the public authorities. This focus is reflected in a number of national declarations and charters.

After four years of joint activities, REME, supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (German technical cooperation - GTZ), is organising a regional conference on the environment in collaboration with the Union Tunisienne de l´Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Artisanat (Tunisian union for industry, commerce and handicrafts - UTICA), the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI), the Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (Moroccan business confederation - CGEM) and with the support of the Ministries of Industry and Environment of the three countries. The purpose of the conference is to support the efforts of those responsible for the environment in the Maghreb countries and promote continuing exchanges between them and international environmental experts.