PAP/RAC participated in the 27th MCSD Steering Committee Meeting

PAP/RAC participated in the 27th Meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD) Steering Committee, held on 13–14 October 2026 in Athens.

Following the adoption of the updated Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) 2026–2035 at COP 24 in Cairo, Egypt, the meeting focused on the way forward for its implementation, including the updated MSSD Dashboard and reporting framework.

The Committee also discussed several MSSD Flagship Initiatives led by the UNEP/MAP system, including Mediterranean Coast Day, as well as initiatives on marine protected areas, sustainable cities, Posidonia meadows, the WEFE Nexus, and women’s leadership for the SDGs. Other discussions addressed sustainable finance and the remaining carbon budget for Mediterranean countries.