Opening welcome message from the new WestMED Co-Presidency Dear WestMED community, From January 2026 until the end of 2027, Spain will hold the co-presidency of the WestMED Initiative for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. This co-presidency will be shared with Tunisia in […]
https://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mediterranean-sea-rocky-coast-spain-1.jpg11851500Communication teamhttps://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/new-westmed-ec-enfold-logo-website-def2.pngCommunication team2026-01-21 09:49:492026-01-21 20:29:17Spain Assumes WestMED Co‑Presidency with a Vision of Synergies amongst Sea Basins
On 28 November 2025, over 200 stakeholders from both shores of the Mediterranean gathered in Tunis, Tunisia, for the 5th WestMED Stakeholder Conference – a flagship event of the WestMED Initiative. Building on previous editions in Barcelona, Algiers, Rome, and Malta, this year’s conference highlighted the role of maritime clusters, blue skills, ocean literacy, energy […]
https://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025.westmed.conference.award_.winnerscompr.jpg8711500Communication teamhttps://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/new-westmed-ec-enfold-logo-website-def2.pngCommunication team2025-12-01 14:14:542026-01-19 11:35:06Tunis hosts the 5th WestMED Stakeholder Conference: Driving Blue Economy Action Across the Western Mediterranean
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, […]
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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 […]
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On 16 October 2025, the European Commission officially launched the Pact for the Mediterranean – an ambitious framework to deepen cooperation between the EU and its Southern Mediterranean partners. The Pact is the result of an extensive and inclusive consultation process that engaged a broad range of stakeholders, including southern Mediterranean partners, EU Member States and institutions, […]
https://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pact-for-med.jpg441730Communication teamhttps://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/new-westmed-ec-enfold-logo-website-def2.pngCommunication team2025-10-17 10:14:182025-10-17 14:32:44Pact for the Mediterranean Launched: A New Era of Regional Cooperation
Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the 3rd edition of the Blue Africa Summit was held on 9 and 10 October in Tangier. This major event, organised by the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco and La Saison Bleue, brought together African decision-makers, scientific experts, and economic stakeholders. The primary objective […]
https://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Blue.africa.summit-5.jpg12001600National Hub Moroccohttps://westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/new-westmed-ec-enfold-logo-website-def2.pngNational Hub Morocco2025-10-13 11:30:342025-10-20 16:21:14The “Blue Africa Summit” in Tangier: Towards a Pact for Africa’s Blue Future
Spain Assumes WestMED Co‑Presidency with a Vision of Synergies amongst Sea Basins
/in News /by Communication teamOpening welcome message from the new WestMED Co-Presidency Dear WestMED community, From January 2026 until the end of 2027, Spain will hold the co-presidency of the WestMED Initiative for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. This co-presidency will be shared with Tunisia in […]
Tunis hosts the 5th WestMED Stakeholder Conference: Driving Blue Economy Action Across the Western Mediterranean
/in News /by Communication teamOn 28 November 2025, over 200 stakeholders from both shores of the Mediterranean gathered in Tunis, Tunisia, for the 5th WestMED Stakeholder Conference – a flagship event of the WestMED Initiative. Building on previous editions in Barcelona, Algiers, Rome, and Malta, this year’s conference highlighted the role of maritime clusters, blue skills, ocean literacy, energy […]
SURVEY – Help shape the future of Mediterranean initiatives supported by the EU
/in News /by Communication teamAs 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, […]
New Study: Climate Change Adaptation in EU Aquaculture
/in News /by Communication teamThe 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 […]
Pact for the Mediterranean Launched: A New Era of Regional Cooperation
/in News /by Communication teamOn 16 October 2025, the European Commission officially launched the Pact for the Mediterranean – an ambitious framework to deepen cooperation between the EU and its Southern Mediterranean partners. The Pact is the result of an extensive and inclusive consultation process that engaged a broad range of stakeholders, including southern Mediterranean partners, EU Member States and institutions, […]
The “Blue Africa Summit” in Tangier: Towards a Pact for Africa’s Blue Future
/in News /by National Hub MoroccoUnder the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the 3rd edition of the Blue Africa Summit was held on 9 and 10 October in Tangier. This major event, organised by the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco and La Saison Bleue, brought together African decision-makers, scientific experts, and economic stakeholders. The primary objective […]