Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
Be part of European Maritime Day In My Country 2026 – a Europe‑wide initiative celebrating our oceans and seas and promoting sustainable blue economy practices. From 1 April to 31 October 2026, communities across Europe and beyond will host events that raise awareness about the importance of maritime activities – from coastal tourism and fishing to offshore renewable […]
Building on the momentum of winning WestMED’s best project award on N28 November 2025 in Tunis , BCThubs announced the next ambitious step in their journey: the Blue Futures Lab: Entrepreneurial Mentoring Programme. This initiative directly addresses the need to translate innovative ideas and research into sustainable businesses within the blue economy. This bootcamp, scheduled […]
On 25 november 2025, 67 people gathered at the Leixões Cruise Terminal in Portugal for a session on Coastal Resilience. This session was organised by the Portuguese National Hub for the WestMED and the Atlantic Sea Basin Strategies, as part of the annual business2sea conference. Business2Sea is Portugals flagship blue Economy event, bringing together global […]
Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) is a significant yet underexplored aspect of our global cultural heritage, comprising shipwrecks, submerged settlements, and other artifacts lying beneath our seas and oceans. Despite its importance, the preservation and study of UCH face numerous challenges due to the harsh marine environment, limited funding, and the complexities of underwater archaeology. These […]
On 27 November 2025, during the WestMED Steering Committee meeting in Tunis – a commemorative appreciation shield was awarded to the Assistance Mechanism by Eng. Ali Shagrune, President of the Libyan Maritime Cluster and National Coordinator for the WestMED Initiative in Libya. Read the text below: Appreciation Message to the WestMED Steering Committee and Honored […]
On 28 November 2025, over 200 stakeholders from both shores of the Mediterranean gathered in Tunis, Tunisia, for the 5th WestMED Stakeholder Conference – a flagship event of the WestMED Initiative. Building on previous editions in Barcelona, Algiers, Rome, and Malta, this year’s conference highlighted the role of maritime clusters, blue skills, ocean literacy, energy […]
The European Commission has adopted new detailed rules on fisheries control and enforcement, aiming to harmonise procedures, simplify compliance, and reduce administrative burden for EU countries and operators. These measures are designed to prevent overfishing, ensure fairness among fleets, and modernise the way fishing activities are monitored across the EU. Key Features of the new rules: Digitalisation of Catch Reporting: Progressive […]
As part of the implementation of the WestMED Initiative, we invite project beneficiaries to share insights and experiences through this short survey. Project beneficiairies are those organizations, institutions, or groups that receive or have received direct support or funding for projects in the Western Mediterranean through funding under EU programmes such as EMFAF, Horizon Europe, […]
The European Commission has published a comprehensive study on climate change adaptation in EU aquaculture, providing a timely assessment of the sector’s vulnerabilities, challenges, and opportunities in the face of a changing climate. Aquaculture is a vital part of Europe’s blue economy, supplying healthy food, supporting coastal communities, and contributing to economic growth. However, the sector […]
The Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) Oceans has announced a Joint Call on Blue Carbon Ecosystems, offering €5.3 million in funding to advance research on the role of blue carbon in climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity protection. This call is supported by seven partner organizations across Europe and Canada and aligns with the objectives of the UN Ocean Decade and the EU […]