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  • Libya Hosts the Mediterranean International Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity

    13 avril 2025 Communication team

    Tripoli, April 12, 2025 – Today, WestMED’s Libyan National Coordinator and member of the WestMED Initiative Steering Committee, Eng. Ali Shagrune participated alongside Dr. Saber Al-Azzabi, Deputy Minister of Marine Wealth, in the Mediterranean International Conference on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity, held in Tripoli, Libya. During the conference, the Libyan delegation delivered an intervention highlighting […]

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  • WestMED Steering Committee gathers in Brussels to discuss progress and road ahead

    12 avril 2025 Communication team

    The recent WestMED Steering Committee meeting held on 9 April 2025 marked a significant moment of transition and collaboration among Mediterranean partners. The new co-presidency, now held by Tunisia and Portugal, was warmly welcomed, and gratitude extended to Mauritania for its previous leadership. Continuing momentum The discussions emphasized the importance of continuing the momentum with […]

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  • The EU Sea Basins Assistance Mechanism shares results with the Member State Expert Group on Integrated Maritime Policy

    1 avril 2025 Communication team

    On March 20, 2025, the EU Sea Basins Assistance Mechanism presented their work at the meeting of the ‘Member State Expert Group on Integrated Maritime Policy.’ Results were highlighted for each of the three participating Sea Basin Strategies: the WestMED Initiative, the Atlantic Maritime Strategy, and the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea. Next […]

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  • Spanish WestMED National event 2025: Opportunities and Future of Blue Tourism in Spain

    National Hub Spain

    On 12 March 2025, the Spanish National Event of the WestMED Initiative took place in Madrid at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. The event, from 9:00-14:00 CET, gathered around 56 participants from various sectors of tourism activities, from consultants, to hospitality, tour operators, service and products providers, marketing, maritime tourism businesses, recreational […]

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  • Blue Summer schools in the Mediterranean 2025

    27 mars 2025 Communication team

    Based on source: Marilou Suc (blue connection) Do you want to deepen your knowledge in marine robotics, oceanography, blue economy, or Mediterranean geopolitics? And… Are you a student, a recent graduate, an Early Career Ocean Professional, or an experienced ocean professional seeking extra knowledge? Then these Summer Schools might be just for you. They offer […]

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