the cost of the work of those experts, with the remainder financed by METAP organisations (European Union, World Bank, UNDP) and the co-operation agencies of developed countries. Training is also provided through seminars, visits by technicians, training manuals and exhibitions. Medcities publishes an internal bulletin providing information on actions taken by the different cities and the network's own activities. Areas of intervention - Governance, institutional support, local finances; - Urban planning and development; - Environment and risk management (waste, air quality and mobility, water). Projects realised “Urban air quality improvement through air quality and mobility plan and the institutional strengthens of local administration on air quality”, with the participation of Barcelona, Larnaca, Limassol, Tetouan and Al Fayhaa. “Urban mobility plan” in Sousse. “Regional solid waste management” in Mashriq and Maghreb countries. “Local Sustainable Development Networking" project. “ICZM – Integrated Coastal Zone Management” project, co-financed by the EU SMAP programme. References External links Medcities official website Eurocities official website Integrated Coastal Zone Management Aalborg Commitments The SMAP air quality project in Mediterranean cities First Forum of Local Authorities EU-Morocco Municipal international relations