Regional actors

The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1962, comprising 13 member states. CIHEAM focuses on agricultural development, food security, and sustainable rural development in the Mediterranean region. Through education, research, and cooperation, CIHEAM addresses challenges such as climate change, resource management, and socio-economic development. It operates four institutes in Bari, Chania, Montpellier, and Zaragoza, providing specialized training and fostering regional collaboration.

The Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med) is a network dedicated to the sustainable management of water resources in the Mediterranean region. It focuses on promoting Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and addressing challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and transboundary water cooperation. Through partnerships, projects, and capacity-building activities, GWP-Med works to enhance water governance, protect ecosystems, and support sustainable development across the Mediterranean.

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together 43 countries to strengthen regional cooperation and dialogue through specific projects and initiatives that address inclusive and sustainable development, stability and integration in the Euro-Mediterranean area. As a direct continuation of the Barcelona Process, the launch of the UfM in 2008 was the reflection of its member states’ shared political commitment to enhance the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership.

FEMISE, the Euro-Mediterranean Forum of Institutes of Economic Sciences, is a network of over 100 economic research institutes from the Mediterranean region. Established in 2005, FEMISE aims to promote dialogue on economic and social policies and enhance cooperation between Europe and its Mediterranean partners. The network conducts multidisciplinary research, fosters public and private sector dialogue, and disseminates findings to inform policy and practice. FEMISE also engages in partnerships to support sustainable development and economic integration in the region.

The Anna Lindh Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding in the Mediterranean region. It brings together a network of over 4,000 civil society organizations to support initiatives that foster mutual respect and cooperation among cultures. Through programs focused on youth, education, media, and cultural exchange, the foundation aims to build inclusive, empathetic, and resilient societies. The foundation also conducts impactful research to influence policymakers and drive positive social change.