Giuseppe Provenzano manages the dossier of Research and Innovation at the Union for the Mediterranean, where he focuses on topics connected to Mediterranean research, science diplomacy, and employability. He coordinates initiatives that strengthen regional cooperation and dialogue addressing topics including inclusive and sustainable development and integration in the Euro-Mediterranean area. A key focus is to promote science diplomacy, science-policy interface, South-South collaboration, champion job creation, and foster cross-country dialogue efforts. He has previously published on Blue Economy, the EU external policies towards Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, and on sustainability issues of the Iranian energy policies.