The UNEP / MAP Regional Activity Center for Cleaner Production (CP/RAC) rose awareness on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) among students of the University of Malta organizing a workshop titled "POPs in our Life". The workshop took place on 6th December 2011 with the aim to give attendants basic information about some toxic chemicals that are present in our day life.
On 24th November 2011 took place in Casa Llotja de Mar (Barcelona, Spain) the 5th edition of ECO MEDA GREEN FORUM, the most specialized networking event in renewable energy and green economy in the Mediterranean.
Green banking was at the centre of the regional capacity building training organized in Barcelona (Spain) on 22nd and 23rd November 2011 within the framework of the Horizon 2020 CB/MEP program in conjunction with the 5th Mediterranean Green Economy Forum (ECO MEDA GREEN FORUM 2011).
The objective of the two-day seminar was to promote environmental integration and mainstreaming into all economic sectors by strengthening the capacities of banks and financial institutions in the region to promote and apply green banking.