Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
In the frame of the MPA Engage project, the University of VIGO (UVIGO) developed a methodology for designing and implementing a Social-ecological Vulnerability Assessment to the projected impacts of climate change in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Mediterranean. UVIGO developed an interactive tool in the form of an app for the calculation and illustration […]
Deadline: 9 May 2021 Budget: 50.000-250.000 USD Countries: TN, DZ, MA, MR, LY Themes: Fisheries and Aquaculture The UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge is looking for innovative solutions promoting sustainable fisheries to receive support up to 250K USD. Application deadline: 9 May 2021. Over the years, the international community has taken important steps to promote sustainable fishing, such as the […]
In the frame of the Pilot Action on marine litter, BlueMed launches a Hackathon team challenge to develop ideas and solutions for a Healthy Plastic Free Mediterranean Sea, to promote sustainable blue growth and circular bioeconomy in the Mediterranean. The Hackathon is dedicated to 18-30 years old Master and PhD candidates or graduates in STEM disciplines, designer/creatives […]
Source: Financial Afrik La Mauritanie et l’Algérie ont procédé lundi 12 avril au port d’Alger, à l’ouverture officielle d’une nouvelle ligne maritime entre Alger et Nouakchott. Ce premier axe maritime est destiné essentiellement à faciliter l’export des produits algériens vers la Mauritanie, mais également en Afrique. D’après la fiche technique, ce trajet est géré par […]
Source: wind europe Only 6 EU countries met the deadline for the submission of the final Maritime Spatial Plans. Others will need to ensure that their Plans are aligned with EU climate goals and allow for the development of offshore wind. Offshore wind will play a central role in helping the EU meet its climate […]
Source: NLA International on behalf of Seabed 2030 Last year NLA International Ltd working on behalf of Seabed 2030, launched an online survey to find out more about the status and potential of mapping the ocean floor. The survey collected views from across all interested sectors to help us better understand issues such as: Why stakeholders feel it is […]
Press release: Council of the EU The Council approved conclusions affirming the EU’s determination to renew and strengthen its strategic partnership with its Southern Neighbourhood. The objective is to address common challenges, take advantage of shared opportunities and unlock the region’s economic potential for the benefit of its people. Spurring sustainable long-term socio-economic recovery and job creation in the […]
Mediterranean tourism is now at a crossroad. Severely impacted by travel restrictions due to the COVID19, its future is now decided and faces a fundamental question: back to Mass Tourism or leapfrog towards Sustainability? Download the report that has been prepared by the Eco-Union. This can also be found on a dedicated page of Eco-Union’s […]
Deadline: 30 April 2021 Budget: 15 Million euro Countries: FR Themes: Fisheries and Aquaculture FranceAgriMer met en place un programme d’aide aux projets d’investissements pour le développement de navires et bateaux innovants pour permettre d’améliorer la performance énergétique ou environnementale par appel à projets (bientôt disponible). Les dossiers seront traités par un appel à projets dans la […]
Deadline: 15 May 2021 Budget: 5.000-20.000 euro Countries: ES, FR, IT Themes: Fisheries Funding is available from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) to advance Mediterranean small-scale fisheries towards sustainability The Grants are a way for WWF to support small-scale fisheries on their path towards sustainability by accelerating the use of funding available from the European […]