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Haga clic aquí para el español On April 17, 2024, the workshop ‘Prototypes for the decarbonization of Ports, Fishing and Recreational Vessels‘ took place in Mahon, Menorca (see agenda). This Spanish National Event was organized by the Spanish National Hub of the WestMED Initiative Assistance Mechanism of the in collaboration with the Maritime and Logistics […]
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On 29 April 2024 WestMED’s Aquaculture Technical Group AquaWest organised a meeting with the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism and the FAO/GFCM with the aim of identifying synergies and intensifying cooperation to drive progress and achieve shared goals The meeting generated valuable insights, discussions, and opportunities to further advance sustainable aquaculture practices across the WestMED Region. […]
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Report: The Parliamentarian’s guide to protecting the Mediterranean Sea and coast
Source: UN Environment website Members of parliaments play a pivotal role in transposing Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) into enforceable national law. The Barcelona Convention and its Protocols are a case in point: how can a newly elected parliamentarian be expected to instantly find their way through a myriad of legally binding provisions, including Regional Action […]
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EU Sea Basins Strategies featured at the European Maritime Day 2024
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Svendborg, Denmark, this annual event, hosted at the International Maritime Academy (SIMAC), promises to be enlighting for the maritime world. On May 30-31, EMD 2024 will attract Ocean Leaders from across Europe to converge, deliberate, and establish collaborations focused on addressing pressing challenges and promising opportunities within the blue […]
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Tackling invasive species is one of the main lines of action by the European Commission (EC) on protection of marine ecosystems and its biodiversity, and it and is especially applicable to the Mediterranean Basin. The introduction of these organisms into ports, coastal areas, and watersheds is damaging aquatic ecosystems worldwide, with estimated direct costs in […]
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