Green transition in the Mediterranean:
from decisions to actions
Moving from plans and programmes to concrete actions to ensure a prosperous and sustainable Mediterranean.
COP 23 · Portorož · Slovenia · Hotel Bernardin
COP for the Mediterranean
5. – 8. December 2023
Green transition in the Mediterranean:
from decisions to actions
Moving from plans and programmes to concrete actions to ensure a
prosperous and sustainable Mediterranean.
This goal can be achieved by strengthening:
River Basin Management, Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Maritime
Spatial Planning: engaging citizens in environmental issues and decision-making
processes.
Transboundary, regional and interregional cooperation in the Mediterranean,
the Black Sea and the Danube River Basin.
Inter-generational cooperation: involving youth in the activities of local, national
and regional institutions and environmental programmes.
Climate change adaptation policies and plans developed from national to local
level (top-down and bottom-up).
Global framework for implementation of Barcelona Convention, focusing on
climate change, biodiversity and protection of oceans
Goal
Signature of the Connected Work Program 2023 – 2025
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