News: 22nd Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols: Outcome Documents

The 22nd Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols (COP 22) took place on 7-10 December 2021 in Antalya, Turkey.

COP 22 offered an inclusive platform for renewed commitment in the Mediterranean and sent a clear signal that UNEP/MAP is ready to act effectively and in a timely manner to support the region in building back greener with strong environmental objectives.

The Antalya Declaration

Adopted on 9 December, the Antalya Declaration constitutes a strong expression of political support to the collective endeavor within the framework of the UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention system to achieve a healthy Mediterranean Sea and coast in the context of sustainable development.

Photo by IISD/ENB - Diego Noguera

Tatjana Hema, UNEP/MAP Coordinator

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News Posted on 06/01/2022

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