This event took place on February 8, 2025 in Benghazi, and was organised in cooperation with the Ministery of Investment. Its main focus was to highlight and discuss investment opportunities in the blue economy and their role in sustainable development, while at the same time highlighting Libya’s participation in the WestMED Initiative and its significance in fostering regional collaboration.
The workshop opened with welcoming remarks and appreciation for the organizing committee. The Minister of Investment delivered the keynote speech, stressing the importance of cooperation between institutions and the need to diversify Libya’s economy beyond oil through sustainable investments. He also reaffirmed his support for the WestMED Initiative and its role in strengthening regional partnerships.
This was followed by remarks from Dr. Abeer Al-Awami, Director of Strategic Planning and Investment at the Ministry, and Masauda Abuarosha, Libya’s National Hub Representative, who introduced the WestMED Initiative and emphasized Libya’s role in advancing the blue economy. The Italian National Hub Representative, Mr. Leonardo Manzari, delivered an insightful presentation outlining the initiative’s objectives, providing real-world examples, and showcasing key achievements. His presentation was well-received by attendees.
Throughout the event, 18 presentations were delivered, covering various topics related to the blue economy, investment opportunities, and sustainable development. The discussions were engaging, highlighting both challenges and promising prospects for Libya in this sector.
The event gathered 56 attendees representing academia, research organizations, government ministries, international representatives, media, and NGOs. Notable participants included universities such as Benghazi, Tobruk, and Omar Al-Mukhtar, research bodies like the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, representatives from multiple government ministries, the Benghazi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and diplomatic representatives from Italy and Morocco. also from the League of Arab States.
At the conclusion of the event, certificates of appreciation were awarded to all participants, and a shield of gratitude was presented to Mr. Leonardo Manzari and Dr Masauda Abuarosha. The Minister of Investment hosted an official lunch for all attendees in recognition of their contributions.
The workshop resulted in several key recommendations, including the need to strengthen investment in the blue economy, support the private sector, enhance vocational and higher education, secure financial backing for projects, and ensure environmental sustainability.
The next workshop is planned for after Ramadan (most likely April 2025), continuing efforts to advance Libya’s blue economy.
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WestMED Morocco organised a Blue Economy presentation during the 7th edition of Morocco’s’ Salon Halieutis, a biennial international meeting of the fishing sector. It did so, as part of the EU’s Morocco Delegation exhibition. The fair took place in Agadir from February 6 to 9, 2025, and was themed: “Research and innovation for a sustainable fishing sector.”
Joint presentation with Morocco’s Blue Economy Development Commission: CIDEB
Following a proposal from the Delegation of the European Union in Morocco, WestMED’s Moroccan National Hub, Mr. Hassan Agouzoul, seized the opportunity to also invite Ms. Shiham Fellahi for a joint presentation focused on the Blue Economy. Ms Fellahi is the coordinator of the Interministerial Commission for the Development of the Blue Economy (CIDEB), that was created in 2023 to manage the development of the Moroccan Blue Economy Strategy, officially launched in February 2024.
At the opening of her presentation Ms. Elke Westenberger, acting as support to WestMED’s Moroccan National Hub, expressed WestMEDs appreciation for this opportunity to present the WestMED Initiative at this platform.
She presented the background this Initiative and the results that have been achieved through assisting projects and project ideas focused on strenghtening the sustainable blue economy; mainly by helping to find project partners and finding funding funding opportunities. She also highlighted the work of the regional thematic technical stakeholder groups that have been created, focused on sectoral discussions and joint project proposals: green shipping, sustainable aquaculture, the Maritime Clusters Alliance and the recently created technical group on Sustainable Tourism. During her presentation, Ms Westenberger made direct references to the upcoming Moroccan Blue Economy strategy.
WestMED Morocco (upcoming) activities
Ms Westenberger also recalled the main event organized by WestMED Morocco in 2024: a national dialogue focused on the main challenges of blue economy implementation in Morocco – specifically regarding Integrated Institutional Governance, Energy, Seawater Desalination, Green Hydrogen and Biodiversity, climate resilience and the development of a National Blue Tourism Strategy. This event took place with the participation of leading policymakers and private stakeholders. This was followed by an overview of WestMED activities planned for 2025 in Morocco; mainly the organization of an in-person national blue economy dialogue as well as blue economy webinars for the stakeholders of Morocco’s 9 coastal regions with the objective of encouraging the creation of maritime clusters in each of these regions.
Blue Economy Development in Morocco
Ms. Siham Fellahi, from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Budget Department, then took the floor in her function of coordinator of the Interministerial Commission for the Development of the Blue Economy (CIDEB) that was created in the framework of the World Banks financing instrument PforR (Program for Results).
The Blue Economy Results Program is a strategic initiative supported by a $350 million contribution from the World Bank and a $5 million grant from the PROBLUE fund. Led by CIDEB, eight government departments are mobilized to strengthen the management of marine resources, integrating economic development, job creation and environmental preservation. Coordination mechanisms, such as a Project Management Unit, have been established, and the active participation of local communities is encouraged through innovative projects aimed at supporting the economic development of communities and the conservation of marine ecosystems, in accordance with SDG 14.
She gave an overview of the state of the blue economy in Morocco and its national significance, as well as the implementation of the blue economy PforR aiming at developing a Moroccan blue economy strategy over 5 years. The program has two pilot regions, Souss-Massa and Tangiers-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, which are the main blue economy contributors through the fishery and tourism sectors. 8 main institutional partner organizations representing ministries, government agencies and research institutes collaborate to roll out the program.
Ms. Fellahi placed a particular accent on the necessary development of maritime clusters and blue finance, which corroborates the main working themes identified also by the WestMED National Hub and bodes well for forthcoming collaborations this year.
After these two presentations a discussion with the audience followed whereby great interest was shown in the available funding opportunities, although it had to be made clear that WestMED is an Assistance Mechanism and does not fund projects itself.
It was a pleasant event in a collegial and informative setting, and we reiterate our thanks to the EU for its invitation and to Ms. Fellahi for her presence and insights.
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The WestMED Assistance Mechanism (WM-AM) has initiated several thematic discussion platforms. Current and future maritime developments are being discussed with lead stakeholders from the participating countries under the guidance of WM-AM facilitators, with a focus on concrete actions – often in the form of joint project development.
To provide insights in the objectives and activities of these stakeholder groups, regular updates will be provided in the form of short presentations. These presentations can be found as a pdf file on the respective thematic stakeholder group pages:
If you are interested to know more or consider joining, just get in touch with the respective WestMED National Hubs that are mentioned on each of these pages
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As part of the WestMED initiative, the WestMED National Hub Mauritania, in close coordination with the Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructures, the Mauritanian Maritime Cluster and the CALLMEBLUE Project, organised the 5th national event for the promotion of the blue economy in Mauritania on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 January at the Nouakchott Hotel.
This important event was chaired by Mr El Vadil Sidaty, Minister of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructures, and attended by Mr Sidi Ali Sidi Boubacar, Secretary General of the MPIMP, Mr Hamadi Baba Hamadi, President of the Mauritanian Maritime Cluster, Mr Ezzedine Kacem, President of the Tunisian Maritime Cluster and Mr Matteo Bocci, Representative of the WestMED Initiative.
The event was organised in hybrid mode and attracted a high level of participation with a total of 92 participants.
Next to WestMED’s Mauritanian national hub and the Mauritanian Maritime Cluster, representatives from the main national institutions, the private sector, socio-professional organisations, civil society, national scientific research institutions, former fisheries ministers, the Tunisian Maritime Cluster, the northern Mediterranean clusters, members of the Alliance of Mediterranean Maritime Clusters, the CALLMEBLUE project team and the Technical and Financial Partners (EU, GIZ and Japanese Cooperation) were amongst the participants.
Objectives The specific objectives of this 5th national event were to present the WestMed Initiative and its Technical Assistance Mechanism, the progress made especially in terms of identification and support for Blue Economy projects; present the status of progress in the creation of the Mauritanian Maritime Cluster and the main projects being carried out under the WestMED initiative (with a focus on CallMeBLUE), support cooperation and dialogue between the actors of the Mauritanian Blue Economy and other experts from the north and south of the Mediterranean, identify ideas for national and regional projects in order to define the broad lines of the national strategy of Blue Economy.
Opening In his opening speech, the Minister pointed out that the promotion of the blue economy is one of the priorities of the President of the Republic, Mr Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al Ghazwani, who has launched an initiative along these lines, which has been officially adopted by the member countries of the Arab League. He also emphasised the MPIMP’s (Ministère de la Pêche et des Infrastructures Maritimes et Portuaires) commitment to drawing up a strategy in the very near future.
After the official opening session, the participants followed presentations by eminent national researchers on the diagnosis of the main sectors of the blue economy in Mauritania (fishing, aquaculture, tourism, MSP), in addition to a presentation of the WestMED initiative, its priorities and current projects, by Mr Matteo Bocci. Following these presentations, a rich debate was opened between the participants.
CallmeBLUE workshop The Andalusian Maritime and Marine Cluster (CMMA) also organised a workshop dedicated to the the CallmeBLUE project titled ‘Exploring the future of maritime clusters: cooperation and regional potential.’
After an introduction by WestMED’s central team member Matteo Bocci, the Director of International Projects of CMMA, Elizabeth Chapman, took the floor and explained the objectives of CallmeBLUE. This was followed by the Project Manager of the BIG (Blue Italian Growth) Cluster, Sara Tedesco. She focused on analysing the different cluster initiatives, the most promising blue sectors, the main challenges, obstacles and actions to promote existing initiatives, boost business opportunities and activities for the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
After these introductions 2 expert panels followed. Panel I (Exploring the future of maritime clusters: Cooperation and regional potential), consisted of the president of the Mauritanian Maritime Cluster, Hamadi Baba Hamadi, the president of the Tunisian Maritime Cluster, Captain Ezzedine Kacem, the president of CMMA, Javier Noriega and, finally, Sara Tedesco as representative of the BIG (Blue Italian Growth) Cluster. Each of these panellists presented their cluster, reviewing the services they offer and the projects they have in their portfolio, as well as sharing their best practices and alliances, emphasising the fundamental role they play in the advancement of the Blue Economy.
In the second panel (Boosting blue sectors with potential through collaboration), the Blue Project Manager of Forum Ocean, Lorella Ciuti, the general delegate of ANIMA, Emmanuel Noutary, and the director of the Europe Service of Pôle Mer Méditerranée, Colin Ruel, took the floor to explore the concrete paths of cooperation between European and African clusters, promoting a sustainable and equitable Blue Economy in Mauritania and in the Mediterranean.
Day 2
On the second day of the event, participants were divided into four technical groups: i) Fisheries and Aquaculture, ii) Green Hydrogen, Renewable Energies and Desalination, iii) Sustainable Tourism and MSP and iv) Maritime Transport, Ports and Shipbuilding. The technical groups worked for a day on analysing the challenges and opportunities of the main sectors of the blue economy in Mauritania and identifying ideas for national and regional projects and the broad outlines of the future national strategy for promoting the blue economy in Mauritania.
The 2nd day was also marked by the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Tunisian and Mauritanian clusters in the context of CallMeBlue and the WestMED Clusters Alliance.
Media coverage The meeting received extensive media coverage, with all the official national press (Agence Mauritanienne d’Information, Télévision Nationale Al Mauritaniya, Radio de Mauritanie), private television channels and Internet press platforms present. The event was featured as one of the main news items on the official and private channels in French, Arabic and the national languages, broadcast on the evening of 20/01/2025. Extracts from the discussions were also broadcast live on Facebook.
The CallmeBLUE-Cluster ALLiance MEd BLUE project is a regional initiative co-funded by the European Union, dedicated to strengthen existing cluster alliances in the Mediterranean area and to accelerate regional North-South cooperation towards the emergence of strategic maritime clusters. Focused on innovation, collaboration and sustainable development, CallmeBLUE aims to drive positive change in the blue economy landscape.
CallmeBLUE started on 1 October 2023 and will end on 30 September 2025. The consortium partners represent a diverse coalition of organisations from Italy (Formare; Federazione del Mare, and Technology Cluster Blue Italian Growth); Portugal (Fórum Oceano); Spain (Andalusia Maritime-Maritime Cluster); Algeria (Leanovator); Tunisia (Cluster Maritime Tunisien); Greece (Strategis-Maritime Center of Excellence); and France (Pôle Mer Méditerranée, and ANIMA).
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Welcome to the 2023 Implementation Report of the WestMED Sustainable Blue Economy Initiative
In 2024, the WestMED Initiative completed six years of implementation and it’s time to take stock of the achievements made so far regarding its objectives, namely to help achieve a safer and more secure maritime space, create a smarter and more resilient Blue Economy and improve the maritime governance for the western Mediterranean. This with a focus on 2023 and 2024.
Next to the objectives and progress made in general, it will give an overview of the co-presidencies, the new ministerial declaration (established in Malta), the activities of the five thematic/ technical stakeholder groups, cooperation with key partners such as the World Ocean Council, Ascame and Interreg, synergies across seabasins with the Atlantic and the Black Sea and a list of projects supported during this time-frame
The European Commission has launched acall for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact, a political initiative that aims to promote sustainable ocean management and ensure the health, resilience, and productivity of the oceans and thus the prosperity of the EU’s coastal communities. The pact was announced by President von der Leyen in her political guidelines for the next European Commission (2024-2029).
The call for evidence will run until 17 February 2025, with the Commission expecting to receive a wide range of contributions from stakeholders, experts, and citizens. The feedback collected will be used to shape theEuropean Oceans Pact, which the Commission aims to present in time for the3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025.
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The Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries, Nasreddine Milad Al-Fazzani, held a meeting today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with the Head of the Libyan Maritime Cluster and WestMED’s National Coordinator, Eng. Ali Shagrune, to discuss enhancing the direction toward the blue economy. The meeting was attended by the Minister’s Advisor, Eng. Khaled Mohamed, and the Director of the Industries Department, Najib Al-Habshi.
During the meeting, discussions focused on intensifying efforts to promote the blue economy, considering the Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industries as one of the key sectors in this field. The Minister emphasized that tourism is one of the primary sources for supporting the national economy and transitioning from a rent-based economy to a diversified economy that contributes to sustainable development for current and future generations. His Excellency stressed the importance of supporting blue economy-related projects, describing them as the optimal pathway for economic development in Libya, following the example of other nations. The meeting also addressed the mechanism for establishing the Maghreb Maritime Cluster , encompassing all Maghreb countries, to facilitate the exchange of expertise among these nations.
Eng. Ali Shagrune highlighted the significance of establishing the Libyan Maritime Cluster as a platform aimed at developing the economy and encouraging investment in various tourism sectors, such as coastal tourism, marine excursions, and the construction and development of recreational ports. He also emphasized the importance of training and development to create a skilled workforce in the tourism field. The Libyan Maritime Cluster is expected to serve as a central platform for coordinating policies, attracting investment, and supporting sustainable growth in the blue economy, ultimately positioning Libya as a leading tourism hub in the Mediterranean region.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the Head of the Maritime Cluster for his dedication and interest in the Libyan Maritime Cluster platform and the blue economy project. He reaffirmed his unlimited support for the success of such programs and meetings aimed at advancing the blue economy in Libya and fostering a diversified and sustainable economy.
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The Republic of Tunisia, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians abroad and the Secretariat General for Sea Affairs is assuming the co-presidency of the WestMED Initiative for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean from January 2025 until December 2026.
Taking into consideration its strong commitment to the principles and values of peaceful coexistance and sustainable development among the peoples of the region, Tunisia will co-preside the initiative with Portugal during 2025 then with Spain in 2026, fully in line with the Initiative’s rotating co-chairmanship. Tunisia has taken over this responsibility from Mauritania who has held this role for the past two years.
Tunisia’s co-chairmanship will be an opportunity to reflect the concerns and expectations of the southern state members of the Initiative through cooperative strategies and policies in favour of a sustainable blue economy with the aim to harmonize the development between the two shores of the western mediterranean region, particularly in the fields of green transport, blue skills, sustainable tourism, sustainable fishing and aquaculture, as well as the preservation and the empowerment of the coastal areas and communities.
In this regard, Tunisia intends to work with its WestMED Initiative partners on issues aimed at:
Highlighting the need for stronger cooperation between the members of the initiative to achieve the objectives of decarbonization and the green maritime transport.
Creating synergies between northern and southern mediterranean countries to ensure a smooth energy transition of the commercial and fishing fleet.
Promoting sustainable fishing practices and mitigate the impacts of aquaculture on the marine environment
Addressing the disparities in port infrastructure development between the northern and the southern mediterranean countries.
Ensuring the transition to more sustainable practices in the tourism sector.
Developing blue skills training programs and facilitate cooperation between the two shores of the western mediterranean to share know-how and strengthen capacities and careers in the blue economy, particularly in terms of sustainability and decarbonization.
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This Portuguese WestMED-Atlantic sea basin strategy national event took place on December 16, 2024 at the Hydrographic Institute – Lisbon, Portugal and online. It was attended by over 60 participants representing a wide range of stakeholders from public as well as private organisations.
Key aspects and conclusions:
The Sea Basins Event brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of digitalization and cooperation in advancing the blue economy. Held in a hybrid format at the Hydrographic Institute in Lisbon and online, the event focused on fostering innovation, promoting sustainability, and enhancing interregional collaboration across maritime sectors. This platform served as a crucial opportunity to share knowledge, best practices, and strategic initiatives aimed at addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities within the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Panel I: Digitalization, Cooperation, and the Blue Economy
Carlos Pinho, Lead Manager of Portugal Blue Digital Hub, highlighted the transformative role of the Blue Economy Digital Innovation Hub in driving digital and environmental transitions. He emphasized the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and developing solutions based on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Big Data. The initiative’s recognition by the European Commission underscores its significance in advancing sustainable innovation.
Siham Fellahi, Finance Inspector and Head of Mission at the Blue Economy PMU, presented an overview of Morocco’s Blue Economy development program. She elaborated on the ongoing strategy to integrate innovation, showcasing sustainable projects driven by digital solutions. Her presentation also emphasized the pivotal role of digitalization and interregional cooperation in boosting competitiveness and sustainability.
Sébastien Cann, Business Development Manager at Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, focused on the strategic importance of digitalization in optimizing operations, fostering economic growth, and achieving environmental goals. He illustrated his points with examples from their strategic roadmap, innovation projects like the Blue Shuttle Interreg initiative, and efforts such as the Digital Twin of the Oceans.
Javier Hernandez Noriega, CEO and Founder of the Navy Marine Andalusian Cluster, showcased ongoing and completed projects that leverage digitalization to advance a sustainable blue economy. He highlighted the significance of Atlantic-wide cooperation frameworks in driving innovation and achieving breakthroughs in this sector.
Lucia Castro Diaz, Manager at DIH DATAlife, shared the potential of the EDIH Network in fostering cooperation and innovation. She detailed DIH DATAlife’s history, partnerships, and services, providing examples of successful digitalization projects in Galicia that contribute to regional and interregional growth.
Panel II: Recent Dynamics in the Maritime Basins and Initiatives for a Sustainable Blue Economy
Susana Grácio from Turismo de Portugal shared insights on the Blue Tourism Best Practices Guides and the Sustainable Tourism Plan 2023. She underlined the importance of achieving environmental, economic, and social sustainability, particularly for SMEs, through strategic guidelines and best practices.
Eduardo Silva, Professor at ISEP and Researcher at INESC TEC, highlighted the integration of smart technologies and digital systems to enhance environmental sustainability. As the Pilar IV Coordinator for the Atlantic Strategy, he shared measures aimed at improving data accessibility and digitalization initiatives that support sustainable ocean management under the “Healthy Oceans” pillar.
Telmo Geraldes Dias, Head of the Technical-Scientific Data Management Center Division at the Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy, presented the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC-PT). He explained its role in coordinating marine data stakeholders and promoting a unified oceanographic management system. His presentation highlighted the NODC’s contributions to climate variability detection, marine resource sustainability, and national security.
Conclusions:
The Sea Basins Event underscored the critical importance of digital transformation and collaboration in shaping the future of the blue economy. The discussions revealed that integrating smart technologies and fostering interregional cooperation are essential for achieving sustainable growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and addressing environmental challenges. Speakers demonstrated how innovation and digital tools can serve as catalysts for both economic progress and ecological preservation.
Moreover, the event emphasized the value of sharing best practices and successful initiatives across regions. By leveraging the expertise and experience of various stakeholders, it is possible to build a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking maritime economy. The insights provided by the speakers highlighted actionable pathways to address current challenges while paving the way for long-term sustainability.
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The Italian Association for Desalination and Reuse of Water (AIDARA) is born in Bari on 20 December 2024.
Thanks to the teamwork of 11 founding members and the Technical Assistance from WestMED Italy, Italy can finally equip itself with an aggregation of skills and operators in the field of desalination and reuse of purified water, two aspects almost inseparable for a careful and circular management of water resources.
AIDARA includes universities and the world of research & innovation, engineering and industry as well as utilities and public administrations – all focused on ecology and environmental sustainability, with the aim to act as:
– a reference for Italian administrations that evaluate and/or implement an investment for the desalination of water and/or for the recovery and reuse of purified water in their respective territories;
– an interlocutor of the Italian industrial system for interested foreign operators (public and private).
AIDARA is in the process of collecting expressions of interest from other potential new partners.
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