Jávea Forum representatives have participated in working groups of this meeting organized by IEMED (Institut Europeu de la Mediterrània) and the Club Español de la Energía, held in Barcelona on 11, 12 and March 13.

The development of political cooperation between countries on both shores of the Mediterranean and the European Union, along with increasing social and economic interdependence, formed the core of the work performed at the IV Euro-Mediterranean Energy Forum. An event in which addresses the need to vigorously promote development of renewable energy for sustainable development and reduce dependence on petroleum, that matter is addressed in depth in the II Euro-Mediterranean meeting is held in Jávea next May.

The conference opened in Barcelona was attended, among others, the European Commissioner for External Affairs, Benita Ferrero Waldner and the director of IEMED, Senen Florensa. And they were supported, among others, the Observatoire Méditerranéen de l'Energie and the Generalitat of Catalunya, as well as sponsorship of the most important companies in this sector. The working tables have also been used for producers and consumers to discuss in depth the major issues such as security of supply, stable demand and sustainability in the Euro area, today a strategic vision of the world energy.