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Le Mécanisme d’Assistance de l’Économie Bleue de l’UE à EUROMARITIME 2024

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Atelier du hub national français du mécanisme d’assistance de l’UE!

30 janvier – télécharger l’ordre du jour

Les leaders et passionnés de l’industrie maritime se réunissent à Marseille du 30 janvier au 1er février 20pour échanger sur les derniers développements dans les secteurs maritimes et fluviaux lors d’EUROMARITIME, qui est à la fois une vitrine et un accélérateur d’affaires depuis sa création en 2020.

L’événement est un forum dynamique permettant aux parties prenantes de participer à des discussions sur les problématiques actuelles, les avancées techniques et les développements politiques. EUROMARITIME offre ainsi une plateforme unique aux acteurs économiques, industriels, politiques et institutionnels pour aborder les défis et opportunités dans le transport maritime, la construction navale, la réparation navale, l’économie portuaire et l’avenir des technologies maritimes, avec pour objectif ultime de développer une économie bleue durable et à faibles émissions de carbone.

Il marquera également le lancement du premier Forum maritime eurafricain (FoMEA), dédié à la promotion de l’économie bleue et du développement maritime en Afrique. Il est donc à relier aux activités de l’initiative WestMED sur la rive sud de la Méditerranée.

Cet événement dans l’événement, qui réunira les acteurs maritimes africains autour de projets, d’institutions, d’autorités portuaires et de responsables de compagnies maritimes, aura lieu le jeudi 1er février 2024.

Rejoignez-nous pour de nouvelles idées de projets maritimes, des collaborations et des initiatives

Pleinement au fait de  l’importance croissante des pratiques durables au sein de l’industrie maritime et à la suite des participations précédentes du Hub National Français WestMED aux éditions de 2020 et 2022, le mécanisme d’assistance de l’UE  aux bassins maritimes s’apprête à être un exposant à EUROMARITIME. Avec plusieurs secteurs maritimes engagés vers la durabilité, la Commission européenne a reconnu la nécessité d’efforts concertés pour favoriser une économie bleue plus sûre, plus intelligente et plus résiliente.

Soutenant et mettant en œuvre les initiatives stratégiques pour l’économie bleue pour l’Atlantique, la Méditerranée occidentale et la mer Noire, le Mécanisme d’Assistance réunit des experts maritimes de ces bassins maritimes. Ces experts offrent un soutien de proximité aux PME, aux institutions de recherche, aux décideurs politiques et au monde universitaire en les accompagnant dans les étapes de développement de leurs projets bleus durables en identifiant les potentiels accès au financement de l’UE ou dans la recherche de partenaires.

Atelier du hub national français du mécanisme d’assistance de l’UE aux bassins maritimes | 30 janvier (14:00-17:00)

Le 30 janvier après-midi, le hub national français du mécanisme d’assistance de l’UE aux bassins maritimes organisera son événement national à  EuroMaritime.

Cet événement prendra la forme d’un atelier dédié à la présentation des activités avec un accent sur deux sujets:

  • Les actions en matière d’économie bleue des régions françaises ; en particulier la Région Sud et sa coopération avec les pays de la rive sud de la Méditerranée.
  • Le rôle des deux stratégies de bassin maritime de l’UE (l’initiative OuestMED et la Stratégie Maritime Atlantique) et leurs synergies pour faciliter de nouveaux projets ainsi que la coopération.

Ce sera également l’occasion de rappeler les opportunités de financement et de discuter des idées de projets soutenant les stratégies de l’UE pour les deux bassins maritimes.

L’ordre du jour.

 

Activités clés du Mécanisme d’Assistance:

  • Accompagnement au développement de projets: Le mécanisme soutient activement les projets bleus en facilitant la recherche de partenaires pour les consortiums et fournit des conseils pour l’obtention de financements de l’UE. Cette assistance vise à faire passer les projets de la conception à la mise en œuvre. Cela se concrétise à travers la mise en œuvre des Initiatives des Bassins Maritimes, suivant les objectifs fixés dans les deux Déclarations Ministérielles de chaque Bassin Maritime approuvées en 2023 (plus d’informations sont disponibles dans la Déclaration Ministérielle de l’Atlantique et la Déclaration Ministérielle WestMED).
  • Animation de discussions thématiques de l’économie bleue: Pour favoriser les transitions durables, le Mécanisme d’Assistance initie et anime des discussions entre les parties prenantes. Ces discussions contribuent au développement de solutions innovantes et de meilleures pratiques pour une économie bleue plus durable et résiliente.
  • Renforcement des politiques bleues à tous les niveaux: Travaillant aux niveaux local, national, régional et européen, le Mécanisme d’Assistance plaide en faveur de politiques bleues robustes encourageant les synergies au sein et entre les Bassins Maritimes et en accord avec  les objectifs des Initiatives des Bassins Maritimes. En alignant les politiques sur les objectifs de durabilité, le mécanisme vise à créer un environnement propice au développement des projets bleus.

Alors qu’EUROMARITIME se déroule à Marseille, la convergence des leaders de l’industrie maritime et la présence du Mécanisme d’Assistance de l’Économie Bleue de l’UE promettent de susciter de nouvelles idées, collaborations et initiatives qui façonneront l’avenir des industries maritimes.

Pour ceux qui souhaitent explorer le devant de la scène de l’innovation maritime et de la durabilité, visitez le site officiel d’EUROMARITIME.

 

Rencontrez le Mécanisme d’assistance à l’économie bleue de l’UE sur le stand de Pole Mer Mediterranee (B06).

Suivez-nous en ligne pour obtenir les dernières informations concernant les activités prévues dans le cadre de l’exposition :

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Newsletter: WestMED | Atlantic

Vous pouvez également contacter directement le Hub National du mécanisme d’assistance en France par l’intermédiaire de l’adresse suivante france@westmed-initiative.ec.europa.eu | france@atlantic-maritime-strategy.ec.europa.eu

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Energy Transition Partnership & Financing Report

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The new guide on financing opportunities for the Green Energy Transition of Fisheries and Aquaculture is out!

The guide is set to support the sectors through EU funding under the 2021-2027 financial framework and NextGenerationEU. The comprehensive guide aims to elucidate diverse funding options for the energy transition by targeting a broad audience, including enterprises, public administrations, research institutions, and civil society organisations. It distinguishes itself by offering a tailored approach, swiftly aiding stakeholders in identifying and assessing applicable EU funding sources. Covering areas like vessel innovation, energy-efficient gear, and aquaculture management, the guide complements existing European Commission tools and undergoes regular updates to incorporate newly identified funds.

All information can be found in the Energy Transition Partnership

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WestMED Initiative receives internationalization award at the Sun and Blue Congress 2023

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This year marked the first edition of the Sun&Blue Congress; an international conference and exhibition focused on Blue Tourism Innovation. It took place in Almería, Spain from 15-17 November 2023.

Marta Pascual (WestMED National Hub Spain) has been very much involved in both the preparation of this event, as part of the Technical Committee, as well well as its execution. She organised and participated in multiple workshops to promote and facilitate the sustainable Blue Economy within the tourism sector.

The WestMED Iniatiative was given a special Award Mention for having helped on the Internationalization of the entire SUN&BLUE Congress. Also the ‘Maritime Tourism’project, supported by the WestMED Initiative was awarded with a special mention award for Sustainability

This conference provided an excellent platform to promote the WestMED Intiative within the tourism sector resulting in numerous requests for support. It also resulted in  a major step forward regarding the creation of a National Marine Tourism Network and led to a  first encounter with the city of CEUTA authorities as a basis for possible follow-up.

Here is an overview of the different WestMED  Sun&Blue events:

Turismo Marinero (16 November 2023)
Within the framework of WestMED, and more specifically from its Spanish National Hub, work is done to establish a National Maritime Tourism Network. Its main objective is to promote sustainable maritime tourism and the diversification of fishing activity towards other activities that promote the economic development of coastal and marine areas when, for various reasons, they cannot carry out their fishing activity.

This network seeks to diversify fishing activities to promote authentic and environmentally friendly experiences. By doing so, it is intended to contribute to local economic development, the conservation of marine ecosystems and the promotion of fishing culture and tradition in the Western Mediterranean region. Hand in hand with this important initiative of the European Commission, we will learn about the importance of maritime tourism and all the development it is having at the European and national level.

This session served to present 3 examples of Spanish companies and/or initiatives around Maritime Tourism with Pablo Mariño (Bluscus); Shonia Cruz (La Mar Consultoras-LMC) and Inmaculada Torres (GALPEMUR). This to understand what they offer and what opportunities and barriers they have encountered when developing their activities.

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WestMED Initiative presentation
This presentation kicked off with explaining to a large audience what the WestMED Initiative is, what the work areas are and the activities carried out so far. Also opportunities for collaboration and financing for blue economy were elaborated on.

After the presentation a number of participants approached Mrs. Pascual to inquire about support for their project ideas. The most concrete ones are currently being followed through to assess needs and possibilities.

Blue Breakfast session (17 November 2023)
This was an invitation only event attended by public and private organisations. After explaining the Initiative and  funding opportunities, Mrs Pascual provided direct guidance on where to find funding for their work and future interests. It also led to some project ideas that are currently being reviewed for further support by the National Hub.

Reunión / Workshop: Presentación Proyecto de “Red Nacional de Turismo Marinero” (17 November 2023)
This private meeting/workshop brought together the main fishing political agents (MAPA), national fishing agents, local Fishing Action Groups (FLAGs), fishermen’s federations, fishermen’s guilds, fresh fish producer organizations, companies of marine tourism and foundations related to marine tourism. At the meeting, the idea/project of creating a National Marine Tourism Network, its vision, objectives, values, lines of action, activities, and governance proposals for said network were presented.

The meeting served as a starting point for the creation of this network and its subsequent presentation within the framework of the European WestMED Initiative as a good example and practice to potentially be replicated in other countries of the Western Mediterranean.

There will be a follow-up to create and launch of the Red Nacional Turismo Marinero in Spain, through bi-lateral discussions on each of the axes proposed for the network.

The meeting was exclusive for those in the field of marine tourism and required registration.

Exhibition stand
For the duration of the event, the WestMED exhibition stand drew many visitors to pick up a leaflet, watch the project video and inquire about possibilities.

Sun&Blue 2024
Next year’s event is already planned: 20-22 November 2024. Visit the Sun&Blue event website

Press coverage
This event has received a lot of press coverage like these articles in the national newspaper El Mundo and  La Voz de Almería.
Or this video on the opening from Ayuntamiento de Almería:

WestMED stand at Sun and Blue Congress 2023 with Marta Pascual talking to a visitor

Marta Pascual at the Sun and Blue Conference 2023 on stage

Turismo Marinero workshop by Marta Pascual with panbel on stage during SunandBlue 2023
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Blue Mediterranean Partnership steps up support for sustainable blue economy

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EIB, EBRD, UfM, EC, AFD, CDP, KfW, donors and beneficiary countries sign cooperation agreement at COP28

  • Blue Mediterranean Partnership to support transition to a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean region
  • Partnership to start operating in early 2024
  • Partners aim to mobilise at least €1 billion in investments

At COP28, partners and donors involved in the Blue Mediterranean Partnership reinforced their support for developing the sustainable blue economy in the southern Mediterranean region. The parties involved signed a letter of intent to make their participation in the Partnership official and to make the Partnership operational in early 2024.

The Blue Mediterranean Partnership aims to tackle the threats the Mediterranean Sea faces by coordinating the financing of blue economy projects in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions, focusing initially on Egypt, Jordan and Morocco.

Through a new multi-donor fund managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Blue Mediterranean Partnership seeks to secure additional funding from sovereign donors for project preparation and blended finance. Today in Dubai, the European Commission announced a contribution of €1 million, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) contributed SEK 75 million (€6.5 million), and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) announced a  €2 million contribution. In the coming months, Germany and Spain are also expected to announce donations, with additional donors to follow.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), AFD, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and the EBRD – will act as implementing financial institutions and cooperate to co-finance blue economy projects, which will benefit from the grants provided by the Partnership, mobilising also existing financial resources provided by the European Commission through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform and the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+).

Lastly, the beneficiary countries (Egypt, Jordan and Morocco) will lead on identifying strategic blue economy projects in their territories, while the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will act as facilitator of the political and regulatory dialogue.

Read the full article on the website of the EIB

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Call for workshops for the European Maritime Days 2024

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The Call for workshops for the EMD 2024 in Svendborg Denmark,  is now open!

The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual two-day event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.

Stakeholder workshops are at the core of the conference. Each workshop lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Workshop organisers design and manage their own workshop.

For the EMD 2024, 18 high-quality workshops will be selected (with several workshops running in parallel).

All that is necessary is to fill in this form and submit your online application before 8 December 2023 at 17:00 CET.

The EMD is the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. It provides an engaging and completely interactive experience to catch up on the current state of play on a broad range of issues concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and to discuss ways of moving forward. It features a large number of inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops and pitch sessions organised by stakeholders and the European Commission. The EMD targets professionals from businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs and academia as well as EU citizens interested in the sea.

European Maritime Day 2024 will take place in Svendborg, Denmark on 30 and 31 May 2024.

For more information, visit the EMD event website

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La Commission propose des possibilités de pêche pour 2024 en mer Méditerranée et mer Noire

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La Commission a adopté aujourd’hui sa proposition relative aux possibilités de pêche pour 2024 pour la mer Méditerranée et la mer Noire. Cette proposition encourage la gestion durable des stocks halieutiques en mer Méditerranée et en mer Noire et concrétise les engagements politiques pris dans les déclarations «MedFish4Ever» et de Sofia.

La Commission propose d’utiliser les mêmes outils que ceux introduits dans les possibilités de pêche pour 2022 et 2023, qui s’appuient sur les derniers avis scientifiques disponibles. Parmi ces instruments figurent l’effort de pêche pour les chalutiers et les palangriers ainsi que des limites de captures pour les crevettes du large. Ces mesures ont été établies dans le cadre du plan de gestion pluriannuel pour les stocks démersaux en Méditerranée occidentale, dans le but d’atteindre, au plus tard le 1er janvier 2025, le rendement maximal durable (RMD), c’est-à-dire la quantité maximale de poissons que les pêcheurs peuvent capturer dans la mer sans compromettre la régénération et la productivité future du stock.

La plupart des possibilités de pêche seront proposées à un stade ultérieur, sur la base des résultats de la session annuelle de la Commission générale des pêches pour la Méditerranée (CGPM), qui se tiendra du 6 au 10 novembre 2023, et des avis scientifiques pour les stocks démersaux couverts par le plan de gestion pluriannuel pour la Méditerranée occidentale, qui est prévu pour la fin du mois d’octobre.

En mer Méditerranée, la proposition ne modifie pas les mesures pour le corail rouge. Pour la dorade rose et les crevettes du large, la proposition de cette année continue à réduire progressivement les captures pour les deux espèces, conformément aux nouveaux plans de gestion de la CPGM adoptés à partir de 2022. La proposition relative à la coryphène commune et aux autres stocks pour lesquels les mesures transitoires de la CGPM expirent à la fin de 2023 sera mise à jour après la session annuelle de la CGPM de 2023.

Lire le communiqué de presse complet sur le site web de la CE avec plus d’informations

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Mediterranean fisheries and aquaculture: outcomes of GFCM high-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives

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This week, the European Commission and 20 EU and Mediterranean states renewed their commitments to deliver on their sustainability pledges made in the MedFish4Ever Declaration.

The 2017 MedFish4Ever Declaration has been a cornerstone in regional fisheries governance, catalysing action to build a regulatory framework for sustainable management and development.

Six years down the road, Mediterranean states met again in Malta to review progress and renew their commitment to live up to the promises of the Declaration, while looking into the future challenges that this region is facing in pursuing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

Special adviser to Commissioner for Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Karmenu Vella, speaking on behalf of Commissioner Sinkevičius, set the tone:

“Halfway through the 10-year roadmap, we can say with confidence that MedFish4Ever has changed the way we manage our fisheries in the Mediterranean! Forever and for the better!”

Renewed commitments on key priorities

The parties confirmed their renewed commitments to reinforce efforts in reaching these objectives:

  • protecting marine resources
  • combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
  • strengthening the viability of coastal communities through the support to the small-scale fisheries prevailing in the region
  • ensuring decent working conditions and social protection of fishers
  • making fisheries more attractive to the young generation and giving equal recognition of the work of women
  • building sustainable aquaculture and strengthening the value chain.

Special adviser to Commissioner for Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Karmenu Vella, speaking on behalf of Commissioner Sinkevičius, reiterated the commitment of the EU to the goals of MedFish4Ever Declaration:

“Today, the GFCM stands stronger than ever. We have built a robust framework with the 2030 Strategy and its action plan. Now we need to continue showing political will to fully implement our commitments.The EU’s commitment to deliver on MedFish4Ever and the GFCM 2030 Strategy remains unabated, now and for the future!

It is up to us to create a resilient future for our local communities, to restore and to protect the stocks and marine ecosystems, and to create a sustainable and a dignified working environment for generations to come – the future they all deserve.”

Financing a sustainable future

All these commitments will require additional resources, as well as keeping up the exemplary cooperation and partnership among all the countries and among all the stakeholders in the region.

The European Union, as main donor for the implementation of the MedFish4Ever Declaration, reconfirmed its financial support through the dedicated GFCM Grant of €8 million, calling upon new donors to join.

Rewarding innovative practices in fisheries and aquaculture

6 projects were awarded for their work:

Innovation in fishing technology category:

  • Reinforced seine as a mitigation measure against depredation by bottlenose dolphins by the National Institute for Fisheries Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Morocco
  • Assessment of the carbon footprint of the fishing fleet and application of decarbonization measures by the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia

Innovative practices in aquaculture research category:

  • Larvae counting system by AquaDeep, Tunisia
  • Innovative salt water aquaponic system by the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, Spain

Innovative practices in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing category:

  • Use of remote electronic monitoring, including closed-circuit television technology, as a control and monitoring tool by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Cyprus
  • Remote sensing data shedding light on the Mediterranean fishing footprint, by the Global Fishing Watch

 

Read the full press release on the EC website with additional information

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Blue Strategy Proposal for the Valencian Community in Spain

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Press release: Cátedra de Economía Azul,

On October 20, 2023, the presentation of the Blue Strategy Proposal of the Valencian Community took place, at The Ocean Race Museum in the Port of Alicante, organized by the Càtedra Interuniversitària d’Economia Blava-UA- UMH-Generalitat Valenciana.

The event has had the notable presence of numerous authorities, including the Hon. Mayor of Alicante, Luís Barcala; the Magnificent Rector of the University of Alicante, Amparo Navarro; the General Director of Economy, José Vicente Todolí; the General Director of Coasts, Ports and Airports, Vicente Martínez Mus; and the Autonomous Secretary of Innovation, Jerónimo Mora, among other distinguished positions.

At the opening of the event, the Hon. Mayor of Alicante shared his vision of the maritime vocation of the city and its port, highlighting them as essential elements of Alicante. Furthermore, he committed to collaborating with all sectors with the aim of promoting this maritime capital.

The Rector of the University of Alicante highlighted the preparation of the UA in areas such as marine sciences, biology, geography and tourism, among other degrees and postgraduate degrees. He highlighted the university’s commitment to the Chair of Blue Economy and its willingness to work together with the Public Administration to establish the research bodies necessary for the development of the Blue Economy in the Valencian Community, in collaboration with other universities, including the University Miguel Hernández (UMH).

Succesful blue strategies in the Mediterranean and the EU
Subsequently, Marta Pascual, head of the WestMed Spain Hub, urged the Valencian authorities to bet on the blue economy, in line with the projects and funds of the European Union. She highlighted that this is a crucial moment for the Valencian Community to develop a Blue Strategy, highlighting the successful results of blue strategies in the Mediterranean and the importance of the Valencian Community joining this dynamic.

For his part, the director of the Càtedra d’Economia Blava, Fernando de Rojas, emphasized that the Proposal presented is the first step towards a more detailed and specific strategy, being a basic document. This Strategy Proposal would place us one step away from the officialization of a Valencian Blue Strategy, from which we have grown so far. This document covers various sectors, such as nautical, fishing, aquaculture, coastal tourism, marine energy, blue biotechnology, ports, coasts, public works and maritime transport. De Rojas highlighted the current relevance of the Blue Economy in the Valencian Community and the importance of working on a transversal strategy that involves all sectors, putting the region at the same level as other autonomous communities and Europe. Furthermore, he expressed the commitment of universities to be centers of research, promotion and dialogue with the companies and sectors involved, making themselves available to the Generalitat Valenciana for this joint effort.

Valencian Blue economy webportal
In the context of this event, the launch of a comprehensive web portal dedicated to the blue economy of the Valencian Community was announced. This portal, which will be available soon, will serve as a central platform to explore and gain insight into the blue economy sector in the region.

Representatives of civil society were also present at the event, including the president of the Chamber of Commerce and various associations of sectors involved such as ANEN, UEN, National Federation of Fishermen’s Guilds, ACNCV, APROMAR, ATEIA-OLTRA Alicante and the Association of Containers Port Alicante. Likewise, there was a notable presence from the academic sector and key companies in areas such as maritime public works, maritime transport, customs, as well as the Business Confederation of the Valencian Community (CEV), represented by its secretary, Ana Gosálvez.

Finally, the significant weight of maritime transport in the Valencian Community and the driving companies in the sector, such as Balearia, JSV, Boluda, among others, were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of this vital impulse not only for the region, but also for all Europe.

 

 

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New EMFAF Regional flagship projects just kicked off their work!

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Source: CINEA website

The EMFAF Regional flagships call, with a budget of EUR 7.6 million, focused on EU sea basins cooperation; in particular the Atlantic, the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea Region and the EU Outermost Regions. Ten new projects just kicked off.

Four projects are related to the Mediterranean: Green Marine Med, POWER4MED, CALLMEBLUE and the GreenMED. The first three projects received active assistance from the WestMED Assistance Mechanism in the application process.

GREEN MARINE MED  – Mediterranean Green Shipping Network: Linking Ports, Industries, Investment and Innovation for Monitoring and Technology Foresight on Green Shipping in the Mediterranean

GREEN MARINE MED will bring together, engage and mobilise the comprehensive Mediterranean Green Shipping stakeholder community, representing the full value chain including actors from the full vessel community, ports and marinas, fuel and energy, as well as finance, investment, innovation and other stakeholders. The comprehensive Network will create the foundation to enable the most broadly supported and useful Monitoring and Technology Foresight on Mediterranean Green Shipping.

Duration: 24 months – EU contribution: EUR 932 469.91

 

GreenMED – Green Shipping Pathways Towards a Clean Energy Transition in the Mediterranean

GreenMED is a regionally oriented project aiming to effectively support green shipping efforts in the Mediterranean Sea basin, by promoting plausible scenario-based decarbonisation pathways. The GreenMED’s ambition is to contribute directly and actively to the emission targets established by the EU under the 2030 and 2050 milestones. This goal´s realization relies on the comprehension and integration of innovative technologies, taking into consideration the regional ship energy demands, the fuel supply chains in both shores of the Mediterranean Sea, and the variety of emerging green shipping technologies, leading to the establishment of a decarbonisation hub: the Mediterranean Sustainable Shipping Observatory (MSSO).

Duration : 24 months – EU contribution: EUR 740 868


POWER4MED – local emPOWERment of fuel transition FOR a green MEDiterranean

Transition toward carbon neutrality in maritime transport requires short & medium-term solutions, the former based on transition fuels (LNG), the latter on not yet fully available alternative fuels (green hydrogen, methanol, electricity & wind). Dealing with such complexity is difficult for the operators of smaller ships and POWER4MED has the ambition to support them by developing the POWER4MED Supporting Structure, a “Supporting Team” of multidisciplinary experts and a set of toolkits facilitating the path toward carbon neutrality of the 3 sectors targeted by the project: fishing boats, commercial vessels and marinas.

Duration: 18 months – EU contribution: EUR 638 435

CALLMEBLUE  – Cluster ALLiance MEd BLUE

CALLMEBLUE aims to strengthen existing maritime clusters alliances in the Mediterranean area in order to accelerate north-south regional cooperation processes towards the emerging of strategic maritime clusters in North Africa area (south-south cooperation). The project will aim to create a strategic vision and transferable models of interregional cooperation, by implementing concrete actions at both local and regional level in order to raise awareness on the relevance of Maritime clusters as key actors for sustainable blue economy policies such as promoting exchange of best practices and knowledge transfer between north and southern area.

Duration: 24 months – EU contribution: EUR 780 987.86

Read the full article with the other projects on the CINEA website

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Marta Pascual, WestMED Spanish National Hub, nommée membre du conseil consultatif du congrès Sun&Blue.

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Marta Pascual, WestMED Hub National Espagne, a été nommée membre du Comité Consultatif du Congrès Sun&Blue 2023. Le comité consultatif est composé de représentants des secteurs public et privé de l’industrie du tourisme, avec pour objectif principal de conseiller sur le programme du congrès qui aura lieu du 15 au 17 novembre 2023 à Almería, en Espagne.

Le Congrès Sun&Blue est un événement annuel qui présente d’éminents conférenciers nationaux et internationaux présentant des initiatives réussies de destinations, des exemples uniques d’expériences innovantes de tourisme bleu et de nouvelles opportunités qui renforcent l’économie bleue.

Le 19 septembre 2023, le conseil consultatif s’est réuni dans les locaux de la Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE). Ils ont discuté de la transition vers le tourisme bleu, qui combine durabilité et innovation. Au cours de la réunion, le programme scientifique de la première édition du congrès Sun&Blue a été discuté.

Plus d’informations sur la visite au CEOE

Plus d’informations sur la participation de WestMED à ce congrès, y compris les thèmes et les horaires.

Lien vers le congrès Sun&Blue/ Marta Pascual

Contact Marta Pascual (WestMED National Hub Espagne)

 

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