7. Acknowledge that the strengthening of overall Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in that field

is necessary in order to save our common Sea, and commit to increase their common efforts to

that end;

8. Recognise the need to work together to progressively phase-out fossil fuels, develop energy

savings programmes and increase the use and production of energy from renewable sources,

especially solar, wind, hydro and geothermal;

9. Call on all UfM Member States and partners to step up adaptation actions, in order to

minimise the negative effects of climate change and achieve climate resilience and sustainable

development, and to engage local authorities to fully honour their commitments under the Paris

Agreement;

10. Call on the international community to step up the efforts and fully implement the

commitments reiterated on the occasion of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the

Parties (COP26) in Glasgow;

11. Call on all UfM Member States to implement the “Cairo Declaration”, in a coordinated

way, accelerating the transition towards fair, resilient, climate-neutral and resource-efficient

economies in an attempt to limit average global temperature rise to 1.5°C, halt and reverse

biodiversity loss and reduce air pollution;

12. Highlight the key role of culture and education in raising awareness about the impact of

climate change in the life of all citizens, and the need to develop sustainable resources.

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28 DE MARÇO DE 2023 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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