Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
The WestMED – MSPglobal joint webinar, held on May 11th 2021, focused on advancing a step closer to a Mediterranean MSP perspective, a perspective of collaboration, coexistence and synergetic relationship between the different components of the maritime sectors. The main objective of this event was to examine different forms of governance relating to MSP and […]
The ultimate mission of the WestMED Assistance Mechanism (WMAM) is to provide support for the adoption and implementation of the Blue Economy agenda « Framework for Action ». To reach the main goals established in the FfA, the WMAM has developed multiple actions and tools over time, including support to new project proposals or the promotion of […]
The first edition of the international digital fishery and aquaculture exhibition, organised by the Italian association ASSOITTICA, took place on 20-21 May. With over 90 virtual exhibitors from South-Eastern Asia to Alaska, from Chile to Mauritania, as well as a high quality programme of seminars and workshops, the WestMED Initiative was invited to have an […]
Deadline: 8 september 2021 (extended from 3 August 2021) Budget: 20.000 € (Phase 1)/ 5 best ranked consortia: additional 100.000 € Countries: PT, ES, MT, IT, FR Themes: Fisheries/ Aquaculture (O2/P2) Marine pollution and circular economy (O2/P4) Maritime Renewable Energy (O2/ P5) Maritime Research and innovation (O2) Shipping and Ports (O2/P4) Marine and Coastal Tourism […]
The European Commission has published the fourth edition of “The EU Blue Economy Report”, providing an overview of the performance of the EU-27 economic sectors related to oceans and the coastal environment. The sector directly employed close to 4.5 million people in 2018 and generated around €650 billion in turnover and €176 billion in gross […]
Deadline: 3o June 2021 Budget: 200.000-1.000.000 € Countries: PT Themes: Fisheries/ Aquaculture (O2/P2) Marine pollution and circular economy (O2/P4) Maritime Renewable Energy (O2/ P5) Maritime Research and innovation (O2) This Open Call aims to finance Portuguese enterprises to develop, apply and commercialize innovative products and technologies, especially SMEs The main objective of this call is […]
Deadline: 31 May 2021 Budget: 50.000-150.000 € Countries: PT Themes: Fisheries/ Aquaculture (O2/P2) Marine pollution and circular economy (O2/P4) Maritime Renewable Energy (O2/ P5) Maritime Research and innovation (O2) This Open Call aims to finance initiatives for business growth in Portuguese startups and enterprises to develop, apply and commercialize innovative products and technologies. The […]
Deadline: 31 May 2021 Budget: 1.500.000 € Countries: PT Themes: Maritime Pollution and circular economy Este concurso visa o financiamento de empresas para o desenvolvimento de produtos e tecnologias já disponíveis no mercado ou desenvolvimento de novos, utilizando o lixo marinho como matéria-prima. O principal objetivo deste aviso visa o financiamento de empresas que, […]
In the frame of the MPA Engage project, the University of VIGO (UVIGO) developed a methodology for designing and implementing a Social-ecological Vulnerability Assessment to the projected impacts of climate change in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean. UVIGO developed an interactive tool in the form of an app for the calculation and illustration […]
Deadline: 9 May 2021 Budget: 50.000-250.000 USD Countries: TN, DZ, MA, MR, LY Themes: Fisheries and Aquaculture The UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge is looking for innovative solutions promoting sustainable fisheries to receive support up to 250K USD. Application deadline: 9 May 2021. Over the years, the international community has taken important steps to promote sustainable fishing, such as the […]