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WestMED Libya announces the country’s first Maritime Cluster at the Omar Al-Mukhtar University, during ‘Blue Economy Research & Innovation’ workshop

29 septembre 2024 dans /par

Today on September 29 2024, at the Faculty of Agriculture Hall, the Omar Al-Mukhtar University hosted a workshop titled “advancing  the Blue Economy in Libya through Research and innovation” with the support of the Al-Mukhtar Center for Research, Consulting, Educational Services, and Training. This workshop was organized in collaboration with the WestMED Initiative for the Development of the […]

ProBleu, SHORE and BlueLightS: Three Funding Calls for Primary and Secondary Schools | Deadline differs per call: 15 – 21 November

28 septembre 2024 dans /par

In September 2024, three sister projects under the EU Mission « Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 » — BlueLightS, SHORE, and ProBleu — will launch funding calls for schools involved with or interested in joining the Network of European Blue Schools (NEBS). These funding opportunities aim to enhance water and ocean literacy while supporting the […]

Islands Fund call for proposal 2024 | Deadline 12 November 2024

28 septembre 2024 dans /par

The non-profit endowment fund Blue has partnered with the Sustainable Small Islands Organisation, (SMILO), to support the Islands Fund, a fund that supports community-led solutions for small sustainable islands. The fund finances innovative, concrete field operations that advance island development while strengthening resilient marine ecosystems. This call is open to local organisations working on islands […]

EMFAF: Regional flagships projects supporting sustainable blue economy in EU sea basins – Smart Specialisation, as well Regenerative Ocean Farming and Algae Innovation | Deadline 18 February 2025

27 septembre 2024 dans /par

The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals funded under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With EUR 5.7 million, the call for proposals seeks to fund regional flagships projects supporting sustainable blue economy in EU sea basins for Smart Specialisation, as well Regenerative Ocean Farming and Algae Innovation. This call […]

CALL for Experts: WestMED Technical Group on Sustainable Tourism | Deadline 15 September 2024 (EOB)

24 juillet 2024 dans /par

Deadline to register for this 1st Call for experts: 15 September 2024 (EOB). Only applications submitted within the deadline will be accepted. This call is currently  closed – but will open again in the future. Please check our X/ Twitter account . Alternatively you can contact Marta Pascual (National Hub Spain) or Stepanie Vella (National […]

CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award for Green and Blue Transition in the Mediterranean : Deadline 15 August 2024

21 juillet 2024 dans /par

Deadline: 15 August 2024 Budget:  winner: 10.000 € / one-year scholarship for a master’s degree in open innovation and youth entrepreneurship at CIHEAM Bari; and in the form of an internship in one of the partner companies. Information: Check CIHAEM website   The CIHEAM launched the Youth Innovation Award in 2022 to reward innovative solutions, […]

Demonstrations of innovative floating wind concepts | Deadline: 4 February 2025

19 juillet 2024 dans /par

Deadline: 4 February 2025 Budget:  Total €30 M Countries: European/ All WestMED countries   The overall aim is to accelerate the cost-effective construction and deployment of floating wind farms, facilitating their rapid and sustainable deployment across Europe and lower their overall costs. The transition of the energy system will rely on reducing the overall energy demand and […]

Horizon 2020 – 4 Mediterranean calls related to Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters | Deadline 18 September 2024

19 juillet 2024 dans /par

With a 2030 target, the EU Mission « Restore our Ocean and Waters » aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments. The Mission’s new approach will address the ocean and waters as one and play a key role in achieving climate neutrality and […]

A new WestMED Technical group on Sustainable Tourism

18 juillet 2024 dans /par

Towards a more sustainable tourism model The popularity of the Mediterranean Sea and its coastal regions amongst tourists remains at an all-time high. After a temporary covid dip, the latest figures show that numbers of tourists have already reached pre-pandemic levels and are further on the rise. Traditional ‘sun, sea, and sand’ tourism has boosted livelihoods and […]

WestMED Success Story. Sustainable aquaculture. Meet NewTechAqua – the European aquaculture innovators

18 juillet 2024 dans /par

Aquaculture, one of the most dynamic blue economy sectors in the EU The EU is the eighth largest producer of fishery and aquaculture products, accounting for around 2% of global production. In the Mediterranean, fisheries and aquaculture are essential drivers for the blue economy. Over the years, aquaculture has become more efficient and economically significant, […]