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The 3rd scientific symposium on the blue economy was organised in partnership between the WestMED Initiative National Hub and the University of Nouakchott, from 8 to 10 December 2025 at the Mauricenter Hotel in Nouakchott. It brought together around 100 participants from five countries (Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Spain and France), including deans of economics faculties. […]
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Success Story. BCThubs: Empowering Underwater Cultural Heritage
Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) is a significant yet underexplored aspect of our global cultural heritage, comprising shipwrecks, submerged settlements, and other artifacts lying beneath our seas and oceans. Despite its importance, the preservation and study of UCH face numerous challenges due to the harsh marine environment, limited funding, and the complexities of underwater archaeology. These […]
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WestMED Assistance Mechanism awarded Commemorative Shield by Libyan Maritime Cluster
On 27 November 2025, during the WestMED Steering Committee meeting in Tunis – a commemorative appreciation shield was awarded to the Assistance Mechanism by Eng. Ali Shagrune, President of the Libyan Maritime Cluster and National Coordinator for the WestMED Initiative in Libya. Read the text below: Appreciation Message to the WestMED Steering Committee and Honored […]
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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 […]
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On 29 October 2025, The Atlantic’s Maritime Strategy Pillar I national event: ‘Ports and Climate Change Adaptation,’ took place at the Port Authority of Vigo. This in-person event gathered 30 participants, including representatives from national authorities, port operators, and international initiatives, to discuss how ports can lead the way in decarbonisation, green infrastructure, and climate […]
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