At the heart of the UfM work on youth lies the “UfM Youth Strategy 2030”, which emphasises the pivotal role of youth in driving social, economic, and environmental progress. Adopted in 2021, the “UfM Youth Strategy 2030” marked a significant commitment by all UfM Member States to empower Euro-Mediterranean youth and foster an inclusive and sustainable future in the region.

To operationalise the “Youth Strategy 2030”, in November 2023, the UfM introduced the UfM Youth Agenda: Call for Action,” comprising recommendations and proposals for action calling on EuroMediterranean stakeholders to enhance youth engagement in addressing global challenges. These recommendations were formulated through consultations via quarterly dialogue meetings involving policymakers, youth-focused Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and youth leaders. The “UfM Youth Agenda: Call for Action” serves as a guide for governments, international and regional organisations, and youth-led and focused organisations to strengthen the role of young people in tackling major global challenges.

To implement the “UfM Youth Agenda”, the UfM places strong emphasis on capacity building, and multi-stakeholder dialogue. On the one hand, the UfM implements initiatives like the third edition of the Mediterranean Youth Academy in 2023, and the 2024 UfM Med Youth Lab. On the other hand, the UfM promotes multi-stakeholder dialogue initiatives involving the UfM National Focal Points on Youth, international organisations, and civil society.