Entries by Communication team

Joint Call on Blue Carbon Ecosystems | JPI Oceans | Deadline 2 March 2026

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 […]

WestMED highlights the importance of Tourism Indicators at the International Sun&Blue Congress 2025

On 19 and 20 November 2025, the Sun&Blue Congress brought together 832 professionals, 37 guest countries, 21 round tables, and 123 speakers, confirming the growth and global dimension of this international congress focused on Tourism and the Blue Economy. This third edition of the Sun & Blue Congress developed a scientific programme with 11 side […]

Tobruk University Hosts the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Tourism and Archaeology with Active Participation from the WestMED Initiative

On 16 November 2025, The Tobruk University, through its Faculty of Tourism and Archaeology, successfully organized the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Tourism and Archaeology, gathering academics, researchers, and tourism professionals from across Libya and the Mediterranean region. The event underscored the university’s commitment to advancing research and capacity in cultural heritage, sustainable tourism, and […]

Libya Strengthens its Blue Economy Research

Recognition of Outstanding Researchers in Benghazi Coincides with the Establishment of the First Marine Technology College in the Eastern Region Cyrenaica. As part of Libya’s growing commitment to advance scientific research and developing its blue economy, the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education held a ceremony in Benghazi on 15 November 2025 to honor distinguished […]

Effect of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement on Commercially and Culturally Important Species | Deadline 16 January 2026

Full call text Budget: up to $ 300.000 for two projects Eligible countries: global Deadline: 16 January 2026 Description The Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, through its OACIS Initiative (Ocean Acidification and other ocean Changes – Impacts and Solutions), and Carbon to Sea Initiative are announcing a new request for proposals to investigate the effect […]

Open Innovation Call: Digital Solutions for Coastal Tourism Micro-Enterprises | Deadline 28 November 2025

DiBEST Interreg has launched an Open Innovation Call to support the development of digital services and solutions tailored for coastal tourism micro-enterprises. This initiative aims to foster innovation and resilience in the tourism sector by leveraging digital technologies to enhance competitiveness and sustainability. What is the Call About? The call seeks proposals that deliver practical, scalable digital solutions addressing the unique […]

Beyond Plastic Med Call to combat pollution in the Mediterranean | Deadline 5 January 2026

Link to full call text Budget: up to €15,000 Eligible countries: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Croatia, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Slovenia, Tunisia, Turkey. Deadline: 5 January 2026 Description Faced with the undeniable level of plastic pollution in the Mediterranean sea, urgent action is needed. This Call aims […]

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership 3rd Joint Transnational Call | Deadline 17 November 2025

Link to full call text Budget: €43,500,000 Eligible countries: 28 countries, represented by 38 participating funding organisations (for a full list – check the call page) Deadline:  Pre-proposal (17/11/2025) | Full proposal (provisional): 17/06/2026 Description The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of its third Joint Transnational Call, under the title “Digitalisation and Innovation for […]

DTF 2025 Conference hosted in Malta: Driving the Future of Sustainable Maritime Transport

The 2025 edition of the Decarbonizing the Future (DTF) conference was held in Malta on 16–17 October, bringing together international experts, policymakers, and industry leaders under the theme “Ports. Power. Partnerships.” The conference served as a key platform for advancing dialogue on sustainable transport, digitalisation, and the decarbonisation of maritime operations in particular through the […]

De-risking wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement of wave energy research and development | Deadline 27 February 2026

Link to full call text Budget: €20.000.000 Eligible countries:  EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may also be eligible if specific provisions are made. Deadline: 17 February 2026 Description The Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-13 focuses on accelerating the development of robust, cost-effective wave energy technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement (PCP). It […]