Against the backdrop of pressing global challenges, world leaders convened at the United Nations Headquarters to renew commitments and outline transformative actions. SDG 12, emphasizing the need to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, calls for nations and organizations to adopt more efficient and environmentally friendly practices. SwitchMed emerges as a pivotal player in achieving this goal through its dedicated efforts in the Mediterranean. By promoting sustainable consumption and production, SwitchMed contributes significantly to the broader mission of the 2030 Agenda.
SwitchMed’s Role in Addressing SDG 12 Challenges:
The Global Sustainable Development Report 2023 highlights challenges within SDG 12, particularly in reducing domestic material consumption. Overconsumption, resulting in climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, poses a triple planetary crisis. SwitchMed addresses these challenges through its thematic areas:
Industry: SwitchMed, under the lead of UNIDO, collaborates with industries in the Southern Mediterranean to reduce resource consumption, waste, and pollution. The program explores greener and circular business models to improve environmental footprints and business performance.
Policy: SwitchMed strengthens policy frameworks to enable the transition towards sustainable consumption and production patterns and a circular economy in the Mediterranean.
Start-ups and Entrepreneurs: The program supports new companies and start-ups as key enablers of green and circular economy business models. Through initiatives like ‘Switchers Support National Partnerships,’ sustainable business development tools, and access to finance via the Switchers Fund, SwitchMed fosters the creation of sustainable business models.
Networking Facility: SwitchMed collaborates with key stakeholders and initiatives in the Mediterranean through events, creating a network of changemakers committed to sustainable consumption and production.
SwitchMed emerges as a transformative force in driving sustainable consumption and production. The program’s strategic alignment with the objectives of SDG 12, coupled with its comprehensive initiatives, positions it as a key player in building a more sustainable and harmonious future. By rethinking economic activities and fostering collaboration, SwitchMed contributes significantly to ensuring that SDGs become the building blocks of success for every country and community.
25/03/2024 · NETWORKING FACILITY
The EU Neighbours South programme, in collaboration with SwitchMed/MedWaves and EFI Mediterranean Facility, alongside the support of ENICBCMED, launched the Eyes on Earth contest as part of its 2023 Environment-focused campaign. Building on the success of previous years, the contest returns on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, celebrated on 21st March. See more
23/01/2024 · NETWORKING FACILITY
SwitchMed Connect 2024 is a ten-year-celebration dedicated to catalysing positive change in the Mediterranean. The upcoming edition will showcase success stories reflecting the impact SwitchMed I & II. See more
15/12/2023 · NETWORKING FACILITY
From December 12 to 14, SwitchMed took center stage at the second Arab SMEs Summit held in Marrakesh, an influential event organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Summit served as a regional nexus, fostering collaboration among policymakers, national and international decision-makers, and key stakeholders from the public and private sectors. See more
13/10/2023 · NETWORKING FACILITY
SwitchMed is thrilled to announce the upcoming WeMed Awards 2023 Ceremony, an event that brings together key players in sustainable business support and innovation across the Mediterranean region. See more
