Entries by Communication team

Meeting on Libya–WestMED Cooperation and Advancing the Blue Economy Transition

Tripoli, April 14, 2025 – The Libyan National Coordinator and member of the Steering Committee of the WestMED Initiative for Sustainable Development, Eng. Ali Shagrune, met today with Dr. Saber Al-Azzabi, Deputy Minister of Marine Wealth in Libya. During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Libya and the WestMED Initiative, particularly […]

WestMED Success Story. Maritime Clusters – meet MedBAN, the Mediterranean Blue Acceleration Network

A sustainable Blue Economy requires support to promote and uptake innovation, knowledge, skills as well as access to finance, which is effective and locally-grounded. This is possible through joint actions promoted by socio-economic and institutional actors at local, national and subregional level. In this respect, maritime clusters (a network of companies, organizations, and institutions involved […]

Libya Hosts the Mediterranean International Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity

Tripoli, April 12, 2025 – Today, WestMED’s Libyan National Coordinator and member of the WestMED Initiative Steering Committee, Eng. Ali Shagrune participated alongside Dr. Saber Al-Azzabi, Deputy Minister of Marine Wealth, in the Mediterranean International Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity, held in Tripoli, Libya. During the conference, the Libyan delegation delivered an intervention highlighting […]

WestMED Steering Committee gathers in Brussels to discuss progress and road ahead

The recent WestMED Steering Committee meeting held on 9 April 2025 marked a significant moment of transition and collaboration among Mediterranean partners. The new co-presidency, now held by Tunisia and Portugal, was warmly welcomed, and gratitude extended to Mauritania for its previous leadership. Continuing momentum The discussions emphasized the importance of continuing the momentum with […]

The EU Sea Basins Assistance Mechanism shares results with the Member State Expert Group on Integrated Maritime Policy

On March 20, 2025, the EU Sea Basins Assistance Mechanism presented their work at the meeting of the ‘Member State Expert Group on Integrated Maritime Policy.’ Results were highlighted for each of the three participating Sea Basin Strategies: the WestMED Initiative, the Atlantic Maritime Strategy, and the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea. Next […]

Call for access to Research Infrastructures 2025 | Deadline 29 April 2025

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Transnational Access Call to Research Infrastructures 2025, enables applicants from the pan-European blue economy community to submit a proposal for utilising the Research Infrastructures made available by the Partnership partners as providers. The call aims to implement the Partnership’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) by addressing key intervention areas, supporting […]

Blue Summer schools in the Mediterranean 2025

Based on source: Marilou Suc (blue connection) Do you want to deepen your knowledge in marine robotics, oceanography, blue economy, or Mediterranean geopolitics? And… Are you a student, a recent graduate, an Early Career Ocean Professional, or an experienced ocean professional seeking extra knowledge? Then these Summer Schools might be just for you. They offer […]

Strategic Cooperation between CallMEBLUE and MEDBAN

On 18 March 2025, CALLMEBLUE (Cluster Alliance Med Blue) and MedBAN (Mediterranean Blue Acceleration Network) formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Cooperation. This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening synergies between these maritime cluster initiatives, both of whom are committed to fostering sustainable innovation and advancing […]

ProBleu Funding call for schools | Deadline 23 May 2025

Schools in the EU & 18 associated countries can apply for grants of up to €7,500 for marine & freshwater projects! ProBleu funding is all about schools taking the lead in teaching kids about protecting our oceans and freshwater. Over three years, ProBleu will offer support to at least 100 schools for exciting projects. Schools […]

UfM and Interreg NEXT MED renew commitment to tackle regional challenges together

12 March 2025, Barcelona – The Union for the Mediterranean and Interreg NEXT MED, the largest EU-funded transnational cooperation programme promoting socioeconomic development and environmental initiatives in the Mediterranean Basin, have reached an agreement formally extending collaboration between both parties for at least another three years. The Memorandum of Understanding, which highlights how both Euro-Mediterranean […]