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  • EU Commission Simplifies and Harmonises Fisheries Control Rules Across the Union

    26 November 2025 Communication team

    The European Commission has adopted new detailed rules on fisheries control and enforcement, aiming to harmonise procedures, simplify compliance, and reduce administrative burden for EU countries and operators. These measures are designed to prevent overfishing, ensure fairness among fleets, and modernise the way fishing activities are monitored across the EU. Key Features of the new rules: Digitalisation of Catch Reporting: Progressive […]

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  • SURVEY – Help shape the future of Mediterranean initiatives supported by the EU

    Communication 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, […]

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  • New Study: Climate Change Adaptation in EU Aquaculture

    23 November 2025 Communication team

    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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  • WestMED highlights the importance of Tourism Indicators at the International Sun&Blue Congress 2025

    22 November 2025 Communication team

    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 […]

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  • Tobruk University Hosts the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Tourism and Archaeology with Active Participation from the WestMED Initiative

    19 November 2025 Communication team

    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 […]

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