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𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 presents EMEA's vision for a 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 and summarizes some key recommendations EMEA developed through research and projects linked to the eight key #COP29 themes. The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA participated in COP29 Azerbaijan as a partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion coordinated by the Union for the Mediterranean from 11 to 22 November 2024. Rym Ayadi, Grammenos Mastrojeni, Kwame Sarpong Barnieh CPA,CGMA, Harris Eyre, Nathalie Hilmi, Torsten Thiele, Ekkehard Ernst, giovanni ferri, Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi, Mais Shaban, Nagla Bahr, Vincent Ernoux, Beatrice Moro, Markus H.-P. Müller, Charles KARANGWA, MBA, Sergio Ponsá Salas, George Kremlis, Garyfallia (Fay) Selimi, Kostis A. Tselenis, Dennis Pamlin, Shiva Dustdar, Massamba Thioye, Martin Lukac, Kana Enomoto, Burcin Ikiz, PhD, Julie Hiromoto, FAIA, Yeganeh Forouheshfar, George Christopoulos Download the pdf from: https://lnkd.in/gcF4N-vy

The Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG) within the European Banking Authority (EBA) published the Fifth End of Term Office Report, spanning from June 2020 to May 2024. The Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA Prof. Rym Ayadi is one of the four independent top-ranking academics among the 30 selected members who form the Banking Stakeholders Group (BSG), and she was the Chair of the Banking Stakeholder Group from 2019 to 2024. The BSG serves as the EBA’s officially designated advisory body, comprised of thirty members representing diverse sectors: EU financial institutions, employees’ representatives, consumers, academics, users of banking services, small and medium-sized enterprises, and esteemed independent academics. For more details and link to the report please visit: https://lnkd.in/ddmySZbF

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA participates for the 3rd year in 𝗖𝗢𝗣 – 𝗨𝗡 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. The 29th Conference of the Parties (#COP29) takes place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. EMEA is a partner of the 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in the Blue Zone of COP29. Check our news for a summary of our events, participations and activities during the first week of COP29 Azerbaijan! #medpavilion, Union for the Mediterranean, Interreg NEXT MED Programme https://lnkd.in/dcVjYUuS

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA #COP29 side event " 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲" finished with concluding remarks by EMEA Senior Researcher Dr. Yeganeh Forouheshfar, moderator of the discussion. Dr. Forouheshfar highlighted "Agroforestry is a pioneering regenerative solution that requires long-term investment to unlock its full potential. With bold outcomes from COP29 negotiations, we can secure the financial support needed to advance agroforestry practices in view of carbon-neutral farming and sustainable land use." From his side EMEA Researcher Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi underlined “Agroforestry's co-benefits are widely documented in literature, ranging from positive externalities such as carbon capture, biodiversity enhancement, soil improvement, water retention, and better animal welfare conditions to socio-economic ones like food security, crop resilience, and rural job creation. One big challenge that remains is to develop innovative financing schemes capable of integrating these benefits into market value and creating blended mechanisms to de-risk their investments." The event explored various financing schemes, highlighted successful case studies, and fostered dialogue on how to accelerate investment in agroforestry systems globally. The event video is available at https://lnkd.in/dRz3dV_2 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗗𝗿. Yeganeh Forouheshfar, Senior Researcher at the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: • Gerry Lawson, Policy Officer at EURAF • Andrea Casadesús Cabral, Researcher BETA Technological Center • Martin Lukac, Professor, The Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Coordinator of the ReForest project • Enrique Doblas Miranda, Ecology researcher, transfer officer, consultant at CREAF • Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi, Researcher at the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA • Marek Chalupnik, Co-Founder & COO at DeepRoots • Hafsa EL Bekri, PhD, HDR, Advocacy and Executive Strategy Senior Associate, Positive Agenda Advisory ReForest, COP29 Azerbaijan

ΕΜΕΑ Senior Researcher Yeganeh Forouheshfar participated in the panel of the #COP29 side event on "Mediterranean Forests" which took place in the #GreekPavilion. The session discussed strategies for mobilizing resources, fostering intergovernmental cooperation, and implementing science-based policies to protect the Mediterranean Forests. She highlighted: "To preserve our natural capital, and our forests in particular, we must pivot from extractive business models towards nature-positive and regenerative practices. This shift is not just about reducing harm; it’s about actively restoring ecosystems, creating a new economic paradigm where nature thrives and business prospers together." Furthermore, EMEA President Prof. Rym Ayadi underlined in her intervention the importance of health impact of forests and the symbiosis between health and nature. Agenda Panelists: Charles KARANGWA, MBA, Global Head of the IUCN Nature-Based Solutions Center Dr. Eleni (Lenio) Myrivili, United Nations Human Settlements Programme's Chief Heat Officer Dr. Yeganeh Forouheshfar, Senior Researcher, EMEA Moderator: Mr. Kostis A. Tselenis, CoB Hellenic Impact Investing Network, CoB Generation Forest Invest #GreeceatCOP COP29 Azerbaijan Greece at COP #Medpavilion Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA

The Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi participated in the #COP29 side event "Building Green Skills: Equipping Mediterranean Talent for the Green Jobs Era" which was organised by Interreg NEXT MED Programme and took place in the Mediterranean Pavilion. Green jobs are a global emerging trend. The event presented an overview of the state of play of green jobs and skills as well as some Mediterranean success stories on the topic. Furthermore, the event showcased NEXT MED funding opportunities to develop green skills. Prof. Ayadi underlined that "Green brain capital is the cornerstone for a systemic transition to green skills and jobs in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. By integrating brain health, ecological intelligence, and innovation, we empower individuals and communities to drive sustainable development, tackle climate challenges, and foster a resilient, inclusive green economy across the region." Agenda: Event Moderator: Vincent Ernoux, Coordinator for the Western Mediterranean - Interreg NEXT MED Programme. Panel: Giuseppe Provenzano, Research, Innovation and Employability Manager, Union for the Mediterranean Prof. Rym Ayadi, Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA Alejandro Lafarga Martinez, Programme Officer, Interreg NEXT MED Martin Heibel, Communication Manager, Interreg NEXT MED  Ghada Ahmadein, Senior Manager, Arab Network for the Environment and Development - RAED The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is a partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29 Azerbaijan Brain Capital Alliance, Harris Eyre MD PhD Please also see https://lnkd.in/g22y4-qH

Closing the COP29 Azerbaijan side event "𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲" the President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi highlighted: "To achieve a sustainable future, we must shift the financial narrative—from one that depletes nature to one that invests in its restoration and resilience. Nature finance is not just a tool for climate action; it is a foundation for building an equitable and thriving global economy." This event explored how finance can drive a transition towards nature-positive outcomes, including the scaling up of green finance, the mobilization of capital for nature-based solutions, and the reduction of harmful financial flows that degrade the environment. 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 Opening remarks by Prof. Rym Ayadi, Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA Founder and President 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Torsten Thiele, Founder, Global Ocean Trust and Senior Advisor, Blue Carbon Accelerator Fund, EMEA Advisor Markus H.-P. Müller, Chief Investment Officer ESG & Global Head of Chief Investment Office, Deutsche Bank Nathalie Hilmi, Section Head of Environmental Economics, Centre Scientific de Monaco, EMEA Advisor Ekkehard Ernst, Chief of the Macroeconomic Policy Unit, International Labour Organization, President of Geneva Macro Labs, EMEA Advisor Alejandro Lafarga Martinez, Programme Officer of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme for the Western Mediterranean The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is a partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29 Azerbaijan #Medpavilion #COP29 Union for the Mediterranean

Official opening of The Mediterranean Pavilion at COP29 Azerbaijan with welcome remarks by Grammenos Mastrojeni, Senior Deputy Secretary General, Union for the Mediterranean. The Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi underlined in her presentation: “As one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, the Mediterranean requires innovative, collaborative, and financially sustainable approaches to resilience and decarbonization. At #COP29, the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) is honored to be part of the Mediterranean Pavilion for the third time since its inception, where we will bring stakeholders together to advance solutions that address the unique climate challenges our region faces." The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is a partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29 Azerbaijan #Medpavilion #COP29

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA team is at #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan! EMEA Team in COP29 Azerbaijan: • Prof. Rym Ayadi, EMEA President and Founder • Dr. Yeganeh Forouheshfar, EMEA Senior Researcher • George Christopoulos, EMEA Intelligence & Communication Officer The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is a partner of the Mediterranean Pavillion in the Blue Zone of COP29 Azerbaijan #Medpavilion #COP29 Union for the Mediterranean

The Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi participated in the COP29 Azerbaijan side event "Call for Green Transition Projects: Highlighting Interreg NEXT MED Financing Opportunities for Climate Action" which took place in the Mediterranean Pavilion. The event introduced the upcoming €83 million EU-funded Interreg NEXT MED Programme call for green transition projects, explaining how partners can access funding. Prof. Rym Ayadi underlined: "Actions should integrate regenerative principles which are closely anchored in nature. Three principles must be transferred into our economies and subsequent business models:  1. Keep a healthy network structure 2. Ensure circulation flow and vitality 3. Find and implement efficient and resilient balance" 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 Moderator: Vincent Ernoux, Coordinator for the Western Mediterranean - Interreg NEXT MED Programme. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: Martin Heibel, Communication Manager, Interreg NEXT MED Programme Alessandro Pischedda, Programme Officer, Interreg NEXT MED Programme Rym Ayadi, Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA Marta Junquera, Team Leader, UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention Regional Activity Center for Centr for Sustainable Consumption and Production - MedWaves Sergio Ponsá Salas, Interreg Euro-MED Innovative Sustainable Economy Mission, BETA Technological Center Conclusions – Grammenos Mastrojeni, Senior Deputy Secretary General for the Union for the Mediterranean The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is a partner of the Mediterranean Pavillion in the Blue Zone of COP29 Azerbaijan #Medpavilion #COP29 Union for the Mediterranean