Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
The YEP MED project (Youth Employment in Ports of the Mediterranean) is a transformative initiative designed to bridge the widening gap between the rapidly evolving needs of the port‑logistics sector and the skills available in the regional labor market. Launched in 2020 and co‑financed by the European Union under the ENI CBC Med Programme, the […]
Click here for the webinar recording (YouTube) On 27 January 2026, Forum Oceano (also Portugal’s National Hub for the WestMED and Atlantic) organised a high level webinar titled: ‘Portugal–Italy: Opportunities for Blue Strategic Partnerships.’ This webinar was co-organised with the institutional partnership of the Embassy of Italy in Portugal (Ambasciata d’Italia a Lisbona), and marked a […]
Opening welcome message from the new WestMED Co-Presidency Dear WestMED community, From January 2026 until the end of 2027, Spain will hold the co-presidency of the WestMED Initiative for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. This co-presidency will be shared with Tunisia in […]
The Libyan International Maritime Economy Forum, held on 10–11 January 2026 in the Misurata Free Zone, brought together high-level national, regional, and international stakeholders to discuss critical issues in the maritime economy, transport logistics, and trade; reflecting Libya’s strategic position linking Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. The Forum was hosted under the auspices of the […]
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 […]