Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med)

🤝Drin Cooperation goes to another level, contributing to our Network's #SustainableAction through 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 #𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌊In 2024, Implementation began of a USD7.1 million project funded by the Global Environment Facility focused on implementing the Strategic Action Programme of the #Drin Basin, enhancing transboundary cooperation and integrated natural resources management in the Central and Eastern European basin. GWPO played a supporting role in this process. We are very proud of our role in supporting the Drin Riparians in the implementation of their vision: "to promote joint action for the coordinated integrated management of the shared water resources in the Drin Basin, as a means to safeguard and restore to the extent possible the ecosystems and the services they provide, and to promote sustainable development across the Drin Basin” For those who haven't explored this year's Global Water Partnership 2024 Annual Report, check out the Drin story and many more key highlights under GWPO's anchor area 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in👉 https://bit.ly/4lQtrlC

🌊 From Source to Sea: A New Vision for Damour’s River Basin 🇱🇧🌍 In Lebanon’s Damour region, a groundbreaking step is being taken toward holistic natural resource management — one that could become a model for the entire Mediterranean. 💧Led by Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med) under the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention/MAP MedProgramme, the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for the Damour River Basin is redefining how we think about water. Instead of managing parts in isolation, this plan sees land, water, coast, estuary, and sea as one connected system — applying the Source-to-Sea approach. The Damour River supports agriculture, tourism, and local industry — but faces growing pressure from upstream overuse and water scarcity. With no clear water allocation laws, tensions are rising between communities. Climate impacts are only increasing. 🔍 What’s being done: ✔ A full governance and environmental analysis across 166 municipalities ✔ Policy, technical, and management solutions tailored to local needs ✔ A decision-support Water Evaluation & Planning (WEAP) system ✔ A collaborative roadmap for sustainable development 💡 The goal? Secure water, stronger governance, climate resilience, and thriving communities — from the mountains to the Mediterranean. This is integrated water management in action — and a bold step for Lebanon’s environmental future. More👉https://lnkd.in/dYUP8Rz7

🚨New hot summer Call! 🌱As part of our work under the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention MedProgramme in Lebanon, we are applying novel technologies, supporting precision agriculture aiming to: ✔️reduce the need for inputs and other resources in farming activities ✔️helping farmers in reducing their production costs and, ✔️protecting the environment from pollution and from overextraction of already limited water resources. Would you like to like to be part of our efforts? If so, then this Call is for you check it out👉https://lnkd.in/gtCMtdx8

🚀📝A fantastic summer read! Check out the latest Global Water Partnership in Action Annual Report and find out our network's impactful work in mobilising investments, advancing governance reforms, and strengthening cooperation at scale. Highlights from our work in the Mediterranean include customised interventions carefully designed to tackle specific needs and respond to real problems that we designed and implemented together with the private sector, local authorities and long-standing partners throughout the Mediterranean. Namely: ♦️ a public-private synergy in Thessaly 🇬🇷 building resilience against extreme weather events for a region that was severely hit by floods ♦️a practical smart irrigation intervention with significant benefits for a farming community in Tunisia ♦️a water efficiency project for in a coastal city in Greece, that faces water stress and water quality issues. Explore the report 👉 https://bit.ly/3TYHg5e

🌊 Strengthening Sustainability in the Mediterranean 🌍 The Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD) held its pivotal meeting on 24-26 June 2025 in Greece, focusing on shaping the updated Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) 2025–2035. 💡Mr. Tassos Krommydas Senior Programme Officer Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med)-Med, presented the draft WEFE Nexus Strategy in the Mediterranean Source-to-Sea Continuum, a Flagship Initiative under the MSSD, that has been developed in the framework of the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention MedProgramme and under the auspices of UNEP/MAP, the Union for the Mediterranean and the European Commission. The draft Strategy directly supports the MSSD objectives and is directly related to the Barcelona Convention Protocols, primarily the ones on Land-Based Sources of pollution (LBS) and on Integrated Coastal Zones Management (ICZM). Mr. Krommydas also highlighted the value and importance of the upcoming Barcelona Convention COP not only in endorsing the Strategy but also in mandating partners to develop a Framework of Actions to operationalize the Strategy. He also provided input on water-related targets and indicators essential in the updating of the MSSD. More about our work in the MedProgramme 👉https://lnkd.in/dMN-QXWP

💡New call for offers Within the framework of the Global Environment Facility UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention MedProgramme and the set of activities aimed at 💧balancing competing water uses through water, energy, food and ecosystems integrated governance 💧enhancing environmental security & 💧sharing of benefits at the Tanger Tétouan al Hoceima region in 🇲🇦 We are seeking to hire a Consultant to prepare a project 📝documentation & 📝fiche in the form of a Green Climate Fund Concept Note for a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus initiative in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region. Submissions by: ⏱️31st July 2025 For more👉https://lnkd.in/dNZVjf97 Apply now❗

🔵 The webinar on AI-driven Digitalisation for Water & WEFE Nexus is underway! We're excited to be joined by a distinguished panel: Frédéric DE DINECHIN (Union for the Mediterranean) and Omar Amawi (PRIMA Partnership) set the stage, while Georg Petersen (HYDROC GmbH) showcased cutting-edge AI technologies and their value for smarter water management, as well as the pillars of the UfM related capacity building program. Vangelis Constantianos, Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med) shared the next steps in the ongoing regional consultation on Digital Transformation for the WEFE Nexus. The numerous questions from participants reflect a strong appetite to accelerate the digital transformation and reap benefits in the terms of water efficiency and resource management —an urgent priority for the Mediterranean region! 👉Sign up to the PRIMA WEFE Nexus Community of Practice here: www.wefe4med.eu Wefe4med The webinar is taking place within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean and PRIMA Partnership agenda on Digital Transformation of the Water Sector & the ongoing regional consultation to promote digital transformation for advancing #WEFENexus in the Mediterranean facilitated by the PRIMA ACQUAOUNT project, TALANOA-WATER and TRANSCEND Research Project, in service of and with the support of UfM and other institutional partners.

❗ Last chance to register: Join us at the Webinar on Harnessing AI for Water & Nexus Resource Management in the Mediterranean 💧 This webinar will: ✅ Present new AI applications in digital water and WEFE Nexus management ✅ Share updates on the regional consultation for digital transformation in the Mediterranean ✅ Discuss the draft capacity-building plan and KPIs of the Union for the Mediterranean Water Sector Digital Transformation ✅ Foster a Community of Practice (CoP) within the Wefe4med initiative, emphasizing AI-driven integrated natural resources management. 📅30 June 2025 🕛12:00-14:00 CEST Sign up: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dfUpeSpr 🔄 Join us in aligning technical efforts, sharing best practices, and shaping future action through collaboration and innovation. For the Agenda, Concept Note and zoom link visit👉https://lnkd.in/dsh5QFer The webinar is taking place within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean and PRIMA Partnership agenda on Digital Transformation of the Water Sector & the ongoing regional consultation to promote digital transformation for advancing #WEFENexus in the Mediterranean facilitated by the PRIMA ACQUAOUNT project, TALANOA-WATER and TRANSCEND Research Project, in service of and with the support of UfM and other institutional partners.

We were thrilled to produce and release the first issue of the Horizon Europe SpongeWorks project newsletter! As the partner leading the project's Dissemination & Communication activities, we are honoured to be among 28 top scientific and implementing institutions applying #NaturebasedSolutions for natural water retention & climate resilience - aka "sponge measures" - in 3 large-scale European Demonstrators. Read the full first issue: https://lnkd.in/gEDTgYHw Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d6hn2Si5 to follow all developments and collaboration opportunities.

🗣️Webinar Alert! Harnessing AI for Water & Nexus Resource Management in the Mediterranean 💧🤖🌿 Digital solutions—especially Artificial Intelligence (AI)—hold transformative potential for water management & efficiently managing the interconnected Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus.   As part of advancing digital transformation across the Mediterranean this webinar will:   ✅ Present new AI applications in digital water and WEFE Nexus management  ✅ Share updates on the regional consultation for digital transformation in the Mediterranean  ✅ Discuss the draft capacity-building plan and KPIs of the Union for the Mediterranean Water Sector Digital Transformation  ✅ Foster a Community of Practice (CoP) within the Wefe4med  initiative, emphasizing AI-driven integrated natural resources management. Webinar details:  📅30 June 2025  🕛12:00-14:00 CEST  Sign up: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dfUpeSpr 🔄 Join us in aligning technical efforts, sharing best practices, and shaping future action through collaboration and innovation. For the Agenda, Concept Note and zoom link visit👉https://lnkd.in/dsh5QFer The webinar is taking place within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean agenda on Digital Transformation of the Water Sector & the ongoing regional consultation to promote digital transformation for advancing #WEFENexus in the Mediterranean facilitated by the PRIMA ACQUAOUNT project, TALANOA-WATER and TRANSCEND Research Project, in service of and with the support of UfM and other institutional partners. #AI #WaterManagement #WEFENexus #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #PRIMA #Mediterranean #Innovation #UfM #CapacityBuilding #CommunityOfPractice