Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
As part of the implementation of the WestMED Initiative, we invite project beneficiaries to share insights and experiences through this short survey. Project beneficiairies are those organizations, institutions, or groups that receive or have received direct support or funding for projects in the Western Mediterranean through funding under EU programmes such as EMFAF, Horizon Europe, […]
The European Commission has published a comprehensive study on climate change adaptation in EU aquaculture, providing a timely assessment of the sector’s vulnerabilities, challenges, and opportunities in the face of a changing climate. Aquaculture is a vital part of Europe’s blue economy, supplying healthy food, supporting coastal communities, and contributing to economic growth. However, the sector […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]