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A new WestMED Technical group on Sustainable Tourism
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 […]
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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, […]
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The primary objective of this WestMED Steering Committee meeting that took place on June 26 in Brussels, was to assemble the representatives of the 10 WestMED countries and observers in-person to provide them with an overview of the latest advancements on the implementation of the WestMED Initiative, the latest funding opportunities, and to approve the […]
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e-FishMed s’engage dans l’économie bleue et la lutte contre la pêche INN
l’Agence européenne de contrôle des pêches (AECP) soutient et met en œuvre le projet de l’Union européenne (UE) intitulé « Académie de formation régionale virtuelle méditerranéenne sur le contrôle et l’inspection des pêches (e-FishMed) », initié par la Commission européenne et financé par le Fonds européen pour les affaires maritimes, la pêche et l’aquaculture (FEAMPA, EMFAF en anglais). […]
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WestMED Initiative strengthens synergies with MedLab and the Interreg Managing Authorities
Back-to-back to the WestMED Steering Committee meeting in Brussels, the MedLab annual meeting took place on 25 – 26 June. Back-to-back to the WestMED Steering Committee meeting in Brussels, the MedLab annual meeting took place on 25-26 June 2024 and was hosted by Interact and TESIM. The MedLab is a platform which aims to share […]
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