SHARED AWARENESS AND DE-CONFLICTION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 2024
Introduction
The SHADE MED conference is a high-level forum that represents an example of the European Union’s willingness to approach the Mediterranean security debate. Much more than a mere international gathering, SHADE MED Conference is a unique opportunity to share information and experiences between the representatives from different nations and organizations involved in the Mediterranean area. A pool of high-level speakers from relevant and diverse institutions involved in the topics will provide insights on this essential issue from various angles.
The 13th edition of SHADE MED Conference, whose theme will be “Future challenges in the Mediterranean”, will take place on 05th December 2024. The event will be co-organized with the NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM).
Main Themes
In our interconnected world, local crises and conflicts can quickly become global, with more far-reaching and complex consequences than even before. We face increasing uncertainties, also described as a permanent polycrisis. No State alone can achieve security on its own. The Mediterranean, as a cross-roads between continents, continues to face multiple challenges, such as illicit trafficking of people, arms, oil and drugs.
Within this complex security environment, fostering partnership is more needed than ever. Responding to common challenges also offers more opportunities for partnerships. When acting together, we effectively deliver on peace, security and defence matters, to the benefits of our citizens and partners.
Given this dilemma, how can we strengthen collaborative maritime domain awareness, rules based cooperation in the maritime domain and respect of international law?
