The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a consultancy assignment under the Mediterranean Action Plan (MED POL), aimed at preparing guidelines for the promotion of sustainable marine renewable energy in the Mediterranean Sea.
The activity contributes to the implementation of the Mediterranean Offshore Action Plan and is included in the UNEP Programme of Work and Budget 2026–2027.
Scope of the assignment
The consultancy builds on analyses already carried out by MED POL, particularly regarding the assessment of existing regulatory measures and the impacts of marine renewable energy on the Mediterranean marine and coastal environment.
The main areas of analysis include:
- legal and regulatory frameworks at national and regional level
- environmental impacts related to the development of marine renewable energy
- identification of measures to prevent, mitigate, and manage such impacts
Main thematic areas
The activity also includes contributions on:
- Strategic and governance framework
- Maritime spatial planning
- Environmental assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Technology and infrastructure
Working arrangements
The consultancy is remote, for a total duration of 46 working days over a period of 6 months.
The work will be coordinated with MED POL (UNEP/MAP), based in Athens, and includes participation in up to two online meetings.
Deadline 13 May 2026
This opportunity is part of the broader context of the energy transition and sustainable governance of the Mediterranean, with particular attention to the integration of marine renewable energy development and ecosystem protection.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the entity within the United Nations system designated to address environmental issues at the global and regional levels. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of consensus on environmental policies by monitoring the state of the global environment and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.