According to the correspondent, the conference includes representatives from 21 Mediterranean countries, along with high-level delegations from the United Nations Environment Programme and several environmental ministers. The opening witnessed notable attendance from Tatiana Hema, Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Mediterranean Action Plan, and Mitja Bricelj, the current president of the conference and representative of Slovenia, alongside government and diplomatic figures concerned with environmental and sustainable development issues.
The aim of this important meeting is to review achievements made during 2024 and 2025 within the framework of the Mediterranean Action Plan and the Barcelona Convention. This includes evaluating efforts to preserve marine ecosystems, tackle pollution, and protect coastlines.
The conference discusses several essential issues that will contribute to shaping regional environmental action in the coming period, as well as the period 2026/2027. Additionally, it explores the development of cooperation mechanisms among member states and enhancing their capacities to face environmental challenges, especially those related to climate change and marine pollution.
