Ms. Tatjana Hema, UNEP/MAP Coordinator, taking part in the #MedGreenWeek High-Level Panel, recalled the ongoing revision of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development as an opportunity to promote Green transition and advance national and regional SDG implementation.

Ms. Tatjana Hema, UNEP/MAP Coordinator, taking part in the High-Level Panel of the #MedGreenWeek , addressed the measures taken and actions required to enable green transition in the region. To this aim, strengthened cooperation with UfM and other partners is crucial.

The freshly published “Parliamentarian’s guide to protecting the Mediterranean Sea and coast” is the product of a collaboration between Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) #BarcelonaConvention and Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.
Download link: wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.… #Act4Med

Members of parliaments play a pivotal role in transposing Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) into enforceable national law.

Here is a guide on how MPs in the Mediterranean region can advance the implementation of the Barcelona convention. wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.…

UNEP/MAP's Coordinator, Ms. Tatjana Hema, discussed UNEP/MAP #BarcelonaConvention priorities in responding to the problem of plastic marine litter, during the #OurOceanGreece 'Round table on navigating change: progress and prospects in the fight against marine plastic pollution'.

In the sidelines of #OurOceanGreece , the UN Environment Programme / MAP Coordinator Ms. Tatjana Hema met with the Minister of Environment of Tunisia H.E. Ms. Chikhaoui, and Ambassador H.E. Ms. Trabelsi and discussed enhanced bilateral collaboration under the UNEP/MAP #BarcelonaConvention

The 6th United Nations Environment Assembly is coming up from February 26 to March 1.

Why is it so important and what to expect at #UNEA6 ?

More info: unep.org/environmentass…

A healthy ocean benefits everyone and is critical to achieve our global environment and climate goals.

Here is how you can #ActNow to help #SaveOurOcean : un.org/sustainabledev…

The phasing out of fossil fuels is inevitable. A renewable revolution is underway.
 
On #WorldCleanEnergyDay , we must recommit to the responsible use of critical minerals, double down on energy efficiency and deliver a just, equitable transition for all: un.org/en/observances…

📢📣Save the date!📣📢

SwitchMed’s final flagship event, SwitchMed Connect 2024 will be held in Barcelona on May 28th, 29th, and the 30th.

The event will mark the closing of the SwitchMed programme.
Stay tuned for more information about the event.

#SMC24
#SwitchMedConnect

Many thanks to Costa Rica, France & UN Member States for attending this morning's interactive briefing on UNOC3 (Nice, 9-13 June, 2025) & its accociated Special Events, along with the High-Level Ocean Action Event: Immersed in Change (San Jose, 7-8 June, 2024). Ride the wave!

Next month, ministers, civil society, business & youth will gather in Nairobi - the environment capital of the world - for the 6th United Nations Environment Assembly.

Follow #UNEA6 updates from United NationsEP as we seek to tackle crisis of climate, nature loss & pollution: unep.org/environmentass…

🦅 🔭🧬 Register now for the 3rd Mediterranean Symposium on Ecology and Conservation of Marine and Coastal Bird Species!
Last chance to submit an abstract and participate in the event➡️ act4med-marinebirds.org/registration/

#Act4Med #MarineBirds #MedSymposia

📢 [NOMINATION] Robin Degron is our new Director at Plan Bleu, he replaces François Guerquin since January 1, 2024. Congratulations 👏
🌎 For 30 years, he has worked on governance and financing of sustainable development.
📎 More information: lnkd.in/d4kKGznb

🚀 The National Closing Event of SwitchMed - Green Entrepreneurship Component co-organized by #CEDARE and MedWaves has kicked-off this morning in Cairo! 🇪🇬

📡 Opening remarks 👉bit.ly/3U7B1gS

#GreenEntrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #WavesOfSynergies in the #Med

Did you miss the session on #Mediterranean #Coastal and #Forest Ecosystems during the #BarcelonaConvention #COP23Med in #Slovenia ??? The report is now available!! 📰🧐👉🌍🌳🌲tinyurl.com/COP23ETCUMA

“Ending plastic pollution is a no-regrets pathway.”

In this #WEF24 op-ed, UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen urges companies to innovate and rethink plastics and outlines steps towards to #BeatPlasticPollution .

Read on: weforum.org/agenda/2024/01…

Good discussion at #WEF2024 on turning the tide of plastics. Broad agreement that we have the solutions and that involvement of all stakeholders is critical for success. Business has responsibility to convert ambition into action with impact on the ground. #PlasticTreaty

#JobOpportunity
The Coordinating Unit for the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) has posted a Job Opening for the post of Programme Management Officer (EU-funded EcAp MED III / MED Plus Project) on the United Nations Recruitment Platform (INSPIRA) 🌊
Learn more: careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

At the meeting on the pilot study on non-indigenous species in the Eastern Mediterranean, exploring ways to enhance SPA/RAC-GFCM cooperation and the implementation of our NIS-related programmes, incl. the regional action plan, #MedQSR2023 , and the future AP for the #Eastern_Med 🌊