UfM Adopts Water Strategies Ahead of Euro-Mediterranean Forum and planned Ministerial Conference (29 Sept–2 Oct)

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has adopted three key strategies to address worsening water scarcity across the region, where rising temperatures and increasingly frequent droughts are putting growing pressure on populations. Announced on World Water Day, the frameworks aim to better connect water, energy, food, and ecosystems while improving financing and accelerating digital transformation. UfM Secretary General Nasser Kamel highlighted that coordinated regional action is essential to respond effectively to these shared challenges. These efforts will feed directly into discussions at the upcoming Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum, where countries will focus on cooperation, innovation, and joint investment in the water sector. The forum, which will also expected to host the ministerial meeting, is scheduled to take place from 29 September to 2 October in Rome.