The pan-Mediterranean digital campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNEP/MAP follows its route also in 2026 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Barcelona Convention through a more and more rich constellation of events around the Mediterranean Sea

In Messina, on 27 and 28 May, the workshop “The SwitchersFund: A Venture Philanthropy Fund for the Mediterranean” is taking place, organized by MedWaves in collaboration with SEFEA MED and Fondazione MeSSInA.

The objective of this workshop is to establish a new Venture Philanthropy Fund—a solidarity-driven, patient-capital financial instrument aimed at fostering systemic, sustainable, and equitable territorial development across selected areas of the Mediterranean. The workshop provides a collaborative space to co-define the fund’s modalities, operational principles, and strategic direction.

Date: 27 and 28 May 2025
Location: Messina, Italy