Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
How can technology help protect the Mediterranean while supporting economic growth? According to members of the WestMED Initiative, the answer lies in better data, stronger collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainability. During a site visit organised to Mediterranean Algae following the WestMED Steering Committee in Alicante, five representatives from Greece, Libya, Portugal and Morocco […]
Brussels – Cooperation has long underpinned European territorial policy. At this year’s EU Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days, the focus shifted from strategy to delivery. Held on 8–9 July, the third edition of the event brought together policymakers, regional authorities and practitioners to strengthen cooperation among Europe’s four Macro-Regional Strategies – the EU Strategy […]
The Malta Sustainability Forum (MSF) 2026, organised by APS Bank, brought together experts to explore the growing role of women in the blue economy and the opportunities for greater inclusion across Malta’s maritime sectors. The discussion examined the challenges and possibilities facing women in industries ranging from maritime transport and innovation to the circular use […]
Rome, Italy | 11–12 June 2026 – Policymakers, researchers, investors, maritime businesses and innovation stakeholders from Italy and Malta gathered in Rome for the fourth edition of the Joint WestMED National Event, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing a sustainable, innovative and connected blue economy across the Mediterranean, particularly towards the southern shore countries. Organised […]
On 8 and 9 July 2026, representatives from the Moroccan Hub of the WestMED Initiative participated in the conference “Two Shores, One Blue Future: Circular Aquaculture Across and Beyond the Mediterranean” in Tangier. Organised by the AZA4ICE project (Interreg Euro-MED programme), the event brought together around fifty stakeholders. Its objective was to transfer innovative technologies […]
Cartagena, Spain | 23 June 2026 – More than 120 policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and maritime stakeholders gathered at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) for the Mediterranean Blue Economy Conference 2026, a flagship event organised under the MED-Hubs project. The conference explored how interregional cooperation, innovation and investment can accelerate sustainable blue economy growth […]
Brussels, 23–24 June 2026 – More than 450 policymakers, regional authorities, innovation agencies and experts gathered in Brussels for the fifth Smart Specialisation Community of Practice (S3 CoP) Conference, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO). Under the theme “Regions Driving European Innovation and Competitiveness”, participants concluded that Smart […]
The WestMED Initiative has achieved a significant media milestone in North Africa after being featured in a comprehensive, dedicated spread by Berniq magazine, one of Libya’s most prominent and widely distributed publications. A Deep Dive into Libya’s Blue Economy The extensive feature spans four full pages, offering an in-depth look at the WestMED Initiative and […]
Focus This European Union grant funds the actual construction of green infrastructure across maritime and inland ports to accelerate the decarbonization of waterborne transport. Operating as a “blending” facility that requires applicants to pair EU grants with commercial or public bank financing, the call specifically targets the installation of shore-side electricity (OPS) for docked vessels, […]
A constructive meeting was held today between His Excellency Dr. Adel Sultan, Minister of Marine Resources of the Government of National Unity, and Eng. Ali Shagrune, President of the Libyan Maritime Cluster and WestMED’s Libyan National Coordinator, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation. Reaffirming Support for the Libyan Maritime Cluster The discussions highlighted […]