Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
On 16 April 2024, The WestMED Asistance Mechanism organised a side-event at the 9th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece. Attendance to the Conference was by invitation only; extended to representatives from countries, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, academia, philanthropists, and the private sector, all of whom demonstrate a dedicated commitment to the […]
Source: UN Environment website Members of parliaments play a pivotal role in transposing Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) into enforceable national law. The Barcelona Convention and its Protocols are a case in point: how can a newly elected parliamentarian be expected to instantly find their way through a myriad of legally binding provisions, including Regional Action […]
Deadline: 24 May 2024 Budget: technical assistance (non financial) Countries: European/ Mission lighthouses basins (Mediterranean, Atlantic and Arctic basin,Baltic and North Sea basin, Danube River basin) More information: dedicated funding page Objective The objective of the technical assistance is to support selected applicants in developing and strengthening their actions contributing to one or more of […]
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Svendborg, Denmark, this annual event, hosted at the International Maritime Academy (SIMAC), promises to be enlighting for the maritime world. On May 30-31, EMD 2024 will attract Ocean Leaders from across Europe to converge, deliberate, and establish collaborations focused on addressing pressing challenges and promising opportunities within the blue […]
The blue economy is a major driver of urban and regional development, creating millions of local jobs in water-dependent sectors such as fisheries, tourism, and shipping. However, it can also contribute to carbon emissions and ecosystem degradation, while its reliance on freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems exposes it to the impacts of climate change. As […]
Deadline: 10 July 2024 Budget: Max €100.000 per per project Countries: All countries bordering the Mediterranean sea More information: Beyond Plastic Med website In 2020, BeMed launched a call for projects aimed at reducing plastic pollution in the Mediterranean islands. Five projects and a capitalisation programme were supported, ending in 2022. To reinforce its impact, […]
Tackling invasive species is one of the main lines of action by the European Commission (EC) on protection of marine ecosystems and its biodiversity, and it and is especially applicable to the Mediterranean Basin. The introduction of these organisms into ports, coastal areas, and watersheds is damaging aquatic ecosystems worldwide, with estimated direct costs in […]
Deadline: 30 June 2024 Budget: Max $ 55.000 per MPA, per year, over 5 years Countries: Albania, Algeria, Lebanon, Montenegro, Morocco, and Tunisia More information: MedFund website In the framework of the joint project The MedFund / MedPAN, financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and entitled “Build back a blue and stronger Mediterranean”, the […]
Deadline: 24 May 2024 Budget/ Technical Assistance: Technical Assistance Countries/ regions: EU countries/ Mission lighthouses basins (the Atlantic/Arctic coast, Baltic and North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Danube River basin More information: website Objective The objective of the technical assistance is to support selected applicants in developing and strengthening their actions contributing to one or […]
Source: FAO-GFCM website Women play active roles throughout the fisheries value chain in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, including participating in pre-harvest activities like vessel and gear construction and maintenance, harvest activities both on board fishing vessels and from shore, and post-harvest activities such as sorting, cleaning, processing and marketing the catch, as well […]