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people sitting on stage during callmeblue event in Tunisia on 14 October 2024

WestMED Tunisia presents maritime cluster actions during CallmeBlue event

On 14 October 2024, WestMED’s National Hub Tunisia particpated in a workshop organised by the Cluster Maritime Tunisien, titled  ‘Maritime clusters, catalysts for the development of the blue economy’. This workshop was part of the European CallmeBlue project, which aims to strengthen synergies between maritime clusters in the North and South and to promote regional […]

group picture with all participants from the WestMED Hackathon 2024

WestMED Hackathon 2024: Crafting Sustainable Blue Economy Projects

On 3 October 2024, 87 practioners and policymakers from 15 countries met in Vilamoura, Portugal to discuss project ideas and possible funding sources. This was the 3rd WestMED hackathon after previous succesful sessions in Palermo (2019) and Malta (2022). This year’s Hackathon with the title ‘Crafting Sustainable Blue Economy Projects’ was hosted and co-organised by […]

Le cluster maritime libyen créé avec le soutien du cluster maritime tunisien

Dans le cadre de la création du Cluster Maritime Maghrébin, Mr Ezzedine Kacem, président du cluster maritime tunisien a participé à l’adoption des statuts définitifs du Cluster Maritime Libyen par son assemblée constituante le 18/09/2024. La déclaration officielle de cette création a été annoncée le 29 septembre 2024 à l’Université Omar El Mokhtar El Baida […]

WestMED Steering Committee members sitting around a larfge conference table in Portugal, October 1, 2024

WestMED Stakeholders gather in Portugal for a 3-day agenda on the Blue Economy

Three full days have been dedicated to enhancing synergies among key actors in the Mediterranean basin: The WestMED Steering Comittee (SC) on October 1, The UfM Regional Platform on the Blue Economy on October 2, and the WestMED Hackathon on October 3, 2024. WestMED Steering Committee The WestMED Steering Committee (SC) was hosted by the […]

Forum Mondial de la Mer Biserte 2024

WestMED Tunisia highlights the future of Green Maritime Transport at Forum Ocean de la Mer 2024

On  13 September 2024, for its 7th edition, Forum Mondial de la Mer in Bizerte (Tunisia) set the agenda for  one of the planet’s most iconic and threatened natural treasures, facing a severe crisis endangering its biodiversity and sustainability, the Mediterranean Sea basin.  Researchers, international organizations, local authorities, professionals, and think tanks are continually reassessing […]

poster call for tourism experts

CALL for Experts: WestMED Technical Group on Sustainable Tourism | Deadline 15 September 2024 (EOB)

Deadline to register for this 1st Call for experts: 15 September 2024 (EOB). Only applications submitted within the deadline will be accepted. This call is currently  closed – but will open again in the future. Please check our X/ Twitter account . Alternatively you can contact Marta Pascual (National Hub Spain) or Stepanie Vella (National […]