From December 2nd to 5th, 2025
24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties [COP 24] • Cairo, Egypt
MULTIPLE STRESSORS IMPACT ON MEDITERRANEAN MARINE BIODIVERSITY AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will host this event that marks a key milestone for the Plastic Busters initiative, labelled by the UfM in 2016, and will feature the launch of two new projects: MIRAMAR (Interreg Euro-MED) and MedProAct (Interreg NEXT MED). Bringing together all actors involved in both programmes, academia, and civil society, the event will highlight new commitments and synergies to tackle the multiple stressors affecting Mediterranean marine biodiversity and coastal...
6th PIANC MEDITERRANEAN DAYS OF COASTAL AND PORT ENGINEERING
The Ministry of Equipment and Water and The Moroccan Association of Port and Maritime Engineering are organising the International Mediterranean Days . During this event, engineers, experts, and scientists will engage in discussions on various themes: Design and construction of ports and maritime structures; Working with nature, innovation, sustainable development, and adaptation of ports and coasts to climate change; Monitoring, restoration, and maintenance of port infrastructures Date: from...
United Nations Day
2025 marks the UN's 80th anniversary. United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. UN Day, celebrated every year, offers the opportunity to amplify our common agenda and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter that...
Interreg NEXT MED cooperation projects
This two-day event bring together representatives from the 60 newly funded projects, programme bodies, and partners from across the Mediterranean. It represents an important step forward in the Programme’s mission to foster cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development throughout the Mediterranean region. The Bari training aims to ensure that all Lead Beneficiaries are fully equipped to successfully implement their projects in line with Interreg NEXT MED’s standards and objectives....
Final conference of the Joint Action on Underwater Noise in the Marine Environment
Partners from the five projects funded under the JPI Oceans Joint Call on Underwater Noise—ORCHESTRA, DeuteroNoise, DIAPHONIA, SONORA, and PURE WIND—will gather for their final conference in Alicante, Spain, to present their scientific findings and discuss joint follow‑up activities. This gathering is the capstone of the first Joint Call on Underwater Noise which aims to reduce uncertainty around anthropogenic noise pollution on marine ecosystems fostering interdisciplinary and multi‑country...
Marine Data for Sustainable Development: FAIR, CARE, TRUST
Dedicated training for Early-Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to explore how to apply the principles of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), CARE (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics), and TRUST (Transparency, Responsibility, User Focus, Sustainability, Technology) in marine data management. This training is designed to equip ECOPs with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to contribute to equitable and transparent marine data systems. Organised...
Mediterranean Stakeholder Forum on Environment and Climate Action “Achieving Behavioural Change”
More than 100 representatives from NGOs, parliaments, the media, women and youth groups, research institutes, and private sector associations from across the Mediterranean are gathering in Cairo, Egypt, for the Mediterranean Stakeholders Forum on Environment and Climate Action, entitled “Achieving Behavioural Change”. The Forum brings together diverse voices and expertise to strengthen understanding, build capacity, and foster communities of practice throughout the Mediterranean. Its aim is to...
ProAgro Project
As part of its collaboration agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the ProAgro project, MedWaves organized a second training session in Marrakech last week.The agreement aims to promote green entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Morocco’s agri-food sector, while strengthening the capacities of the relevant public institutions.The training targets consultants and entrepreneurship specialists from eight public agricultural organizations in Morocco. Date:...
SEACURE 2nd General ASSEMBLY
The SEACURE consortium has come together in Turin (Italy) for its 2nd General Assembly, marking one year of progress in our shared mission to prevent, reduce, and remediate nutrient pollution across land–river–sea systems.Bringing together all 25 partners, the meeting served to share advances, set priorities on partner collaboration, and align on next steps as we move into the second year of the project. Date: October 16 2025Location: Turin. Italy Learn more
Strengthening Environmental Governance in the Mediterranean through Geospatial Data
The Plan Bleu Observatory brought together around twenty experts from international and local organizations — including MERCATOR Ocean, the European Environment Agency, GFCM, OFB, IUCN, Tour du Valat, Wings of the Ocean, MerTerre, and others — to contribute to a strategic regional workshop in Marseille. Date: October 16 2025 Location: Marseille , France Learn more
Pilot Platform for Mediterranean Rivers and Lakes Communities
The workshop builds on pilots and awards that have already mobilised stakeholders around rivers and lakes.The Pilot Platform will showcase successful practices, through an open structured dialogue between river basin authorities, policymakers, investors, and civil society, providing concrete entry points for scaling solutions through finance and policy frameworks. The initiative is open to all stakeholders from the Mediterranean area involved in the management of water resources at multiple...
6th EU–UfM Annual Conference on Water Finance and Investment
Jointly organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the European Commission as part of Cairo Water Week, the conference is an important regional platform for addressing financial challenges in the water sector. This year's edition brings together nearly 50 speakers and over 200 participants from governments, financial institutions, international organisations and civil society to discuss the UfM's recommendations on water financing, a comprehensive framework of regional priorities...
Ocean Week 2025
Following the publication of the Ocean Pact and the United Nations Ocean Conference last June, BirdLife Europe and Central Asia, ClientEarth, Oceana, Seas at Risk, Surfrider Foundation Europe and WWF European Policy Office organised Ocean Week 2025, an event to reiterate that safeguarding the health of the oceans must remain a European priority. The event will be a key moment to foster exchange and promote actions that can effectively address the biodiversity, pollution and climate crises...
The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions
The session will explore how innovative financing and strategic partnerships are generating impact in the conservation of marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats and species. Key Mediterranean initiatives will be presented (DIMFE, MedFund, Monk Seal Alliance, Pelagos Initiative, Human-Wildlife Initiative, and BeMed).Speakers will discuss effective funding mechanisms, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and strategies to scale up conservation solutions. Participants will gain practical...
The Mediterranean at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN Med), with Members and key partners from the Mediterranean region will showcase leading initiatives on biodiversity, climate resilience, marine conservation and equitable development during the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. IUCN Med’s work will be presented under the main Congress themes: Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action, Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks, Delivering on Equity, Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and...
3rd Edition of the Blue Africa Summit
The 3rd Edition of the Blue Africa Summit will take place on October 9 and 10, 2025, in Tangier, and will launch the reflection and drafting process for the inaugural Pact for a Sustainable Blue Africa. Four expert panels, comprising representativesfrom numerous countries across the continent, will convene on October 10 to address: governance andsecurity; science and education; civil society; and the blue economy and finance. All of these discussions willinform the efforts leading up to the...
A Climate for Sufficiency: 1.5-Degree Lifestyles
Hot or Cool Institute and partner organisations – the Club of Rome, Sitra, Medwaves, and PS Lifestyles project – are launching their new report “A Climate for Sufficiency: 1.5-Degree Lifestyles” This new report “A Climate for Sufficiency: 1.5-Degree Lifestyles” demonstrates that a sufficiency approach is essential, especially as we appear on course to transgress the 1.5°C environmental ceiling while a large share of humanity remains below the floor of essential consumption Date: October 7...
IMO Net-Zero Framework
The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) is organizing two regional webinars on LowCarbonShipping and CleanPorts.The first webinar, Understanding the IMO Net Zero Framework – its origins, key elements, compliance mechanisms, and implications for the Mediterranean region, is scheduled for Friday, 3 October 2025. Date: 3 October 2025 from 10:30 AM to 01:00 PMLocation: On line Learn more
Workshop “Understanding and measuring the One Health nexus in the Mediterranean”
In Nice the regional technical workshop “Understanding and measuring the One Health nexus in the Mediterranean” organized by Plan Bleu in partnership with @univ_cotedazur and the ECOSEAS and GEOAZUR laboratories The meeting brings together experts and representatives from Mediterranean countries and institutions to explore how environmental and human health are interconnected and how integrated science can better inform resilience policies and strategies. Date: 2 and 3 October 2025Location:...
Circular Gaia Symposium 2025
The Circular Gaia Symposium 2025 brings together international stakeholders in Athens to foster dialogue on sustainability, climate resilience, and the circular economy. Organised by the Circular Economy and Climate Institute of the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO), the event convenes high-level politicians, experts, academics, and civil society representatives to address key issues such as the energy transition, circular cities, innovation, sustainable tourism, cultural heritage, and...
Green & Blue Innovation Hub 2025
The initiative is dedicated to promoting sustainable innovation in the maritime sector within the unique context of Seafuture 2025.In the current European energy transition process, a sustainable blue economy represents an essential element in achieving the climate and environmental objectives set by the European Commission. Date: from 1 to 2 October 2025Location: La Spezia, Italy Learn more
INCORE-MED – Inclusive Coastal Resilience in the Euro-MED project.
Organised by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, with the support of the IUAV University of Venice, the four-day event brings together teams from Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Croatia for the project's first face-to-face meeting and practical SWAP (Scenario Workshops and Adaptation Pathways) training. Bringing coastal management closer to communitiesINCORE-MED is an Interreg Euro-MED project that aims to link Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) through...
SEAFUTURE 2025
SEAFUTURE is an international exhibition showcasing innovative technologies in maritime, defence, and dual-use sectors. Since its first edition in 2009, SEAFUTURE has been steadily growing, evolving into a platform for the promotion and exhibition of maritime innovations, systems, and technologies within a global context. Today, it stands as a major event in the sector, focusing on the wide-ranging Blue Economy. SEAFUTURE also provides unrivalled access to the rapidly growing national...
Conservation and restoration of Mediterranean coastal wetlands
On 29 September 2025 a webinar (Agenda) on coastal wetlands in the Mediterranean will take place between 10.00 – 13.30 organised by the European Topic Centre on Spatial Analysis and Synthesis-University of Malaga (ETC-UMA) in the framework of RESTORE4Cs and Wetland4Change projects in collaboration with PAP/RAC and SPA/RAC, MedWet, University of Valencia and Tour de Valat. Date: 29 September 2025 h10 Location: Webinar On line Learn more
COAST DAY 2025
On 25 September, the Mediterranean Coast Day is celebrated throughout the Mediterranean area, the international initiative dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of protecting and sustainably managing coastal zones. The 2025 edition recognizes and celebrates their efforts – and invites everyone to get involved in supporting the people and processes shaping our coastal communities. Promoted by PAP/RAC (Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre), under the aegis of...
MED SOx ECA
The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) shall be organising a Webinar on Sulphur Inspections - Compliance, Technology and Best Practices for the consistent enforcement of the 0.10% Sulphur Limit in the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA). Date: 25 September 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PMLocation: On line Learn more
4th and final webinar of the EU Ocean Decade series
EUMETSAT, one of the main contributors to Copernicus, the Earth Observation component of the European Union’s Space Programme, is organising a series of ocean webinars in partnership with the Copernicus Marine Service (implemented by Mercator Ocean International), the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet), the ECOP Programme, and the UN OD Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing. These webinars will focus on how European initiatives and data from Copernicus, EMODnet and...
Regional Webinar on Effective Enforcement of MARPOL ANNEX VI
The REMPEC is organizing a regional webinar on the effective implementation of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, with particular focus on the MED SOx ECA requirements, on 24 September 2025, funded by the Mediterranean Trust Fund (MTF). The webinar brings together many participants from 13 of the 22 Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention. It is aimed at government officials responsible for the ratification, implementation, and enforcement of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention. Some...
EU Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2025
On 24 and 25 September, the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries organize two-day event in Brussels to address themes and challenges of common interest to both the four Macro-regional strategies and four Sea Basin Strategies. The event will be designed to facilitate networking among attendees and also engage in rapid, purposeful conversations with their counterparts from various European Commission services. Date: from...
Sub-Regional Workshop – The conservation and management of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean
Plan Bleu, WWF North Africa, WWF Mediterranean, and SPA/RAC jointly organized the sub-regional workshop :“Bridging Science and Policy for Shark and Ray Conservation and Management: Advancing research, management tools, and socio-economic understanding in the Southern Mediterranean” This workshop brings together scientific experts, representatives of national and regional institutions, as well as field practitioners, to strengthen the science–policy dialogue and promote the sustainable...
Aquaculture Europe 2025
Aquaculture Europe 2025, the congress of the European Aquaculture Society (EAS), an international non-profit organisation based in Ostend, Belgium, whose aim is to promote and develop European aquaculture in an environmentally and economically sustainable way, will be held at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia from 22 to 25 September 2025. The EAS expects to bring together more than 3000 European experts from academia, product and service providers and producers in Valencia in 2025 for a...
Summer School Marine-coastal ecosystems and climate change: chains of connections and resilience
As part of the School of Specialization in environmental disciplines, ISPRA organizes the Summer School “Marine-coastal ecosystems and climate change: chains of connections and resilience”, aimed at 45 participants including graduates, PhD students and young researchers.The initiative aims to provide a practical approach to the sustainable management of the coastal strip, encouraging dialogue between universities and applied research.Date: from 22 to 26 September 2025Location: Cagliari, Italy...
Bridging the Mediterranean and Black Sea – Cross-Basin Learning for Water Solutions
The BlueMissionMed 2nd Cross-Fertilization Webinar, titled “Bridging the Mediterranean and Black Sea: Cross-Basin Learning for Water Solutions”, will gather key actors to strengthen collaboration between the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, promote innovative solutions supporting the EU Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030, and enable cross-basin learning by sharing successful models and future cooperation opportunities. Date: 19 September 2025 (10 - 12.30 CEST)Location: On line...
MAP Focal Points Meeting
From 16 to 19 September 2025, the Meeting of the Focal Points of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) of the Barcelona Convention takes place in Athens. Delegates from 21 Contracting Parties, the European Union, United Nations bodies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations participate. Over four days of intensive work, reports on activities carried out under seven thematic work programmes were reviewed. Highlights include progress in reducing marine litter and hazardous...
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Every year on 16 September, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated to commemorate the signing of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer — a historic agreement signed forty years ago, when nations came together to protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This global commitment led to the adoption of the Montreal Protocol, an environmental treaty that initiated the phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), chemicals that...
Marine Data 4 Mediterranean Sea 2025
The Copernicus Marine Service is hosting a two-day online workshop dedicated to increasing user uptake and awareness in the mediterranean region. The event is focusing on the Mediterranean Sea, examining key coastal and oceanic phenomena across the entire basin. Topics will explore phenomena such as Mediterranean circulation patterns, sea surface temperature trends, marine heatwaves, salinity and stratification changes, sea level rise, and ocean acidification.. Date: 16 and 18 September...
Conceptu Maris
A meeting on the conservation of cetaceans and sea turtles in the MediterraneanThe event shares the final results of the Life CONCEPTU MARIS project.Monitoring protocols for data collection will be presented, along with the implementation of a database for data storage within the NNB Network, possible analyses and the tools used, and the development of a Decision Support System for the co-creation of management measures with the competent authorities. Date: 15 September 2025 from 10:00 to...
Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week 2025: Stronger cooperation for better future
The 10th anniversary edition of the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week, taking place in Izola, Slovenia.This event marks a decade of celebrating the Mediterranean Coast Day, emphasizing the balance between its economic potential and environmental sustainability. Over the years, the event has evolved into one of the most important gatherings of all four EU macro-regional strategies where partners and stakeholders engage in meaningful exchanges on key topics. These...
Launch of the Second Progress Report on Regional Integration
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) presents the Second UfM Progress Report on Regional Integration, marking a key milestone in efforts to deepen cooperation and connectivity across the Euro-Mediterranean region.Building on the inaugural 2021 edition, it offers a data-driven assessment of integration dynamics among UfM Member States across five priority areas. It also highlights regional challenges and opportunities, providing actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Date:...
The sustainable management of fisheries and marine biodiversity
AssIDMer is organizing the Conference – The Sustainable Management of Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity, which will take place from 11 to 12 September 2025 in Procida (Italy). Date: from 11 to 12 September 2025Location: Procida, Italy Learn more
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
The Sixth International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies will take place on 7 September.This day was chosen by the United Nations to raise public awareness of the impact of air pollution on health and the environment, and to promote solutions to improve air quality.This year’s edition will have the theme “Racing for Air”, to emphasise the need for collective solutions and actions to ensure clean air for all. This day invites everyone to join the race towards new solutions. Date: 7 September...
Promoting Sustainable Desalination
Plan Bleu is organizing an online feedback workshop based on the contributions received in response to its call for papers: "Promoting Sustainable Desalination." During this event, researchers and experts will present their work on the environmental, economic, regulatory, and social challenges of desalination in Mediterranean countries. An open discussion will also provide an opportunity to bring together perspectives from research, field practices, and public policy. Date: 3 September 2025 -...
Marine Protected Area day
Today is MPA Day, the day dedicated to raising public awareness about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their vital role in ocean conservation, sustainable development, and community well-being. MPA Day aims to fill a gap in global environmental observances — until recently, none had focused specifically on Marine Protected Areas. It does so through several key actions: Increasing public understanding and appreciation of Marine Protected Areas. Inspiring communities, schools, and organizations...
Overseas dialogue between the Caribbean, Europe and the Mediterranean.
Overseas dialogue between the Caribbean, Europe and the Mediterranean, Building skills and knowledge to address climate change through wetland-based solutions is a side event organized by MedWet in collaboration with partners IUCN ORMACC and the Mediterranean Biodiversity Consortium. During this event, the main pressures affecting wetlands in three different regions – the Caribbean, the European Union, and the Mediterranean – will be presented, highlighting common challenges and solutions for...
Policy4MED Designathon
BlueMissionMed is a European project financed by Horizon Europe that focuses on establishing, structuring, and strengthening an innovation ecosystem for the Mediterranean basin to ensure the Mission Ocean objective: “Restore our oceans and waters by 2030.” The project organises events for the dissemination of examples of identified solutions, discussing upscaling and implementation, and inspiring further actions in the Mediterranean basin. Policy4MED Designathon is one of these events: it is...
ISPRA’s new oceanographic vessel: up to 4000 meters deep to overcome the challenge of climate change
The ISPRA Major Oceanographic Vessel will be presented at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. The Vessel is not just a new research infrastructure, but the concrete symbol of a collective commitment to the sea, to science, to future generations. The vessel represents one of the key interventions of the Marine Ecosystem Restoration Project (MER), the largest investment envisaged by the PNRR for the protection of the marine environment: 400 million euros intended to protect and restore fragile...
MSP Europe Conference
This international conference, is organised by the MPA Europe project. The conference will aim to explore the latest updates and scientific advances in marine biodiversity conservation at the MPA in MSP Conference. The conference will cover topics such as MPA planning, climate change effects on marine biodiversity, blue carbon science, and spatial planning benefits. Date: from 9 to 12 July 2025. Location: Bodø (Norway) Learn more
Boosting synergies for innovative solutions in water management, depollution and restoration in the Mediterranean Basin
This webinar is the first in a series of cross-fertilization activities meant to develop synergies across the Horizon and Interreg Euro-MED programmes. Two parallel worlds with different programme strategies but similar policy and sustainability objectives in the field of water management, restoration and depollution. In particular, this activity seeks to build a link between the implementation of the EU Mission Restore Our Ocean & Waters in the Mediterranean via the BlueMissionMed (BMM)...
Third Meeting of the High-Level Expert Group on Big Data
Top experts will gather to promote strategies that harness Big Data in support of global environmental sustainability—this is the goal of the meeting “Towards a Big Data Revolution for the Planet: From Uncertainty to Opportunity” organized in Frascati from 8 to 10 July 2025.This is theThird Meeting of the High-Level Expert Group on Big Data, co-organized by ISPRA, the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, and ESA, the European Space Agency. The event is based on...
The Fifth IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications
The Fifth IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking is the conference of the IEEE Communications Society serving the Mediterranean area and surrounding countries. It gathers visionary researchers in academia and industry from all over the world to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. IEEE MeditCom features a comprehensive and timely technical program, addressing the hottest topics in the areas of communications and networking. IEEE MeditCom 2025 solicits...
POWER4MED Final International Conference & Capacity Building Seminar
Jointly organised by LSIM (University of Oran), SDG4MED and the EU's WESTMED initiative the POWER4MED Final Conference is chaired by Prof. Boumediene Beladjine and brings together authorities and experts from all the Western Mediterranean basin to attend the inauguration of the POWER4MED supporting structure for the environmental sustainability of the maritime sector. Date: From 1 to 2 July 2025Location: Hotel Plaza, Oran, Algeria Learn more
New Report on Climate Change in Mediterranean World Heritage Cities
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) and the Greek GEO Office (GGO), will launch a new report entitled Climate Change in Mediterranean World Heritage Cities during a high-level online event. The publication represents the first comprehensive, data-driven assessment of climate change in 114 cities and settlements inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List across the Mediterranean region. Date: 30 June 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 CET.Location: on line via the Zoom...
Greening education in the Mediterranean
n preparation for the upcoming Ministerial Conference, the UfM, in collaboration with UNIMED – the Mediterranean Universities Union, and the University of Girona, will organize consultations and a meeting for academic leaders and experts in June 2025, specifically focusing on greening education. The meeting is organised in the framework of the UfM Mediterranean Green Week 2025. These sessions will address greening curricula, teacher training, and the capacities of higher education systems....
Paths That Last – Collaborating for a Sustainable Tourism in the Mediterranean
“Paths That Last – Collaborating for a sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean“ is a key event organised by the Mediterranean Multi- Programme Mechanism which the Interreg Euro-MED Programme is part of together with Interreg Greece-Cyprus, Italy-Croatia, Italy-France Maritime, Italy-Malta, Italy-Slovenia, Italy-Tunisia and NEXT MED. By bringing together the project partners from the 8 Programmes this event offers a unique opportunity to: Connect with project partners and...
2nd Mediterranean Green Week
The 2nd Mediterranean Green Week is a key regional gathering convened by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) to foster collaboration on climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental sustainability, resilient infrastructure, Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, and inclusive green energy transition across the Euro-Mediterranean region. This second edition brings together representatives from all 43 UfM Member States—alongside civil society,...
7th Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (EMCEI 2025)
The 7th Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (EMCEI-2025) builds on prior achievements to position itself as the key venue in the Euro-Mediterranean region for showcasing and debating cutting-edge environmental science research from this region and around the world. EMCEI-25 aims to gather high-quality, original research papers for publication following peer review in the proceedings (indexed in Scopus) and in topical collections of the Euro-Mediterranean Journal for...
Mediterranean Forum of the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
The event will highlight multi-level governance as a key driver of climate action in the Mediterranean area, showcasing how Charter Signatories and regional and local authorities address the related climate challenges. Date: 19 June 2025Location: Bologna, Italy Learn more
Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation: building capacity on science for policy
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Spain’s National Office for Science Advice (ONAC), is organizing a two-day training program in Madrid, hosted at the Complejo de la Moncloa, the official residence of the Presidency of the Government of Spain. The program is designed for scientists eager to enhance their understanding of policy processes and improve their ability to contribute to evidence-informed...
The Blue Crab Festival
The Blue Crab Festival is one of the actions to promote key blue crab-related management measures and to engage the public and stakeholders in the protection of marine biodiversity. It is fully aligned with the "Guidelines Document on the Identification and Introduction of Appropriate Measures for the Reduction of New Introductions and for Eradication/Control of Non-Indigenous Species" and with the report "Best Practices and Management Measures for Blue Crabs in the Mediterranean", produced by...
Sub-regional Workshop on Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage
The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) will be organising a Sub-regional Workshop on Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage. The Workshop is co-financed by the Mediterranean Trust fund and the IMO’s Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP). The Workshop will be led by speakers from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC), ITOPF, the International Group of P & I Clubs, and REMPEC. Date: June 17 and...
UNOC3 2025 – SIDE EVENTS
“Sharing Effective Lessons Learned and Case Studies in the Mediterranean Towards a Future-Ready Sea Basin: From the Regional to the Global Context". Is the title of SIDE Event organized by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), REMPEC – UNEP/MAP, INFO/RAC – UNEP/MAP, BlueMissionMed CSA, and the European Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP), will highlight the strategic role of the Mediterranean in advancing a sustainable...
UNOC3 2025 – SIDE EVENTS
“African Mediterranean Europe Cooperation” is the title of a side event organized by La Saison Bleue, Institut Océanographique Paul Ricard, Institut Jacques Delors, the EU Mission, BlueMissionMed, Blue Africa Summit, MedPAN, UFM, UNEP/MAP, Goumbook (MENA Ocean Summit), IRD, and the African Union, with participants including Pascal Lamy and Abdeljalil Lahjomri. This event aims for the following results: Strengthened collaboration among participating countries Fruitful exchanges on best...
Linking natural heritage and sustainable tourism: Euro-MED perspectives on marine and coastal policies
Organized within the framework of the Natural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Missions of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, this event will highlight the main policy recommendations as well as concrete examples of actions carried out by six Euro-Mediterranean thematic projects. Flash project presentations:Artemis Interreg Euro-MED (Bax / Plan Bleu), MIRAMAR (UNISI), GreenList4MPAs (IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation), MPA4Change (EUROPARC Federation), AQUAMAN (SMILO – EPLO),...
MEDITERRANEAN DAY
TODAY at UNOC3 will take place the Mediterranean Day.Organized by the Interministerial Delegation for the Mediterranean, the event will bring together high-level public and private stakeholders and will offer a unique opportunity to explore the challenges of marine protection from multiple perspectives and at various scales. Ms. Tatjana Hema, Coordinator of the Mediterranean Action Plan of the United Nations Environment Programme,will participate at 18:45 in the event and present an overview...
UNOC3 2025 UNEP/MAP Barcelona Convention
The Regional Seas Programme is actively participating in the 2025 UN Ocean Conference 3 (UNOC3) with a full agenda of events. UNEP/MAP – Barcelona ConventionOur Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility: Accelerating Adaptation and Enhancing Resilience from the Mediterranean Lands to the SeaDate: 10 June 2025Location: UNOC3 2025 17:30–18:45 – Room 3, Blue Zone, Nice. Learn more
UNOC3 2025 HIGH-LEVEL EVENT
25 Years of the Pelagos Agreement: "Strengthening Cooperation for Marine Mammal Conservation Organised by Pelagos Agreement this meeting will offer a unique platform to reflect on two and a half decades of cross-border cooperation and to explore future directions for strengthening marine conservation efforts in a more robust and resilient way. Learn more
The Regional Seas Programme at UNOC3 2025
The UNEP Regional Seas Programme is a global initiative implemented through regional frameworks for cooperation, management, and protection of shared marine and coastal environments.The programme covers 18 regions, most of which have adopted a regional action plan supported by a legal framework in the form of a regional convention and associated protocols on specific issues, known as Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans (RSCAP).The Regional Seas Programme is participating in the 2025 UN...
Mediterranean Day at UNOC3 2025
The Mediterranean Day will focus particularly on decentralized cooperation, the blue economy, and civil society climate action. The event will bring together representatives from both the public and private sectors to promote concrete solutions for the preservation of the sea and its coastlines, and to reaffirm the Mediterranean States’ commitment to a sustainable and inclusive blue economy. During Mediterranean Day, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region and other Mediterranean local...
UNOC3 2025 – SIDE EVENTS
"Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility: Accelerating Adaptation and Enhancing Resilience from the Mediterranean Lands to the Sea" is the title of a side event organized by the Croatian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition and the Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC). This event explores the ocean as the final recipient of all waters - linking landscapes, communities, and ecosystems in an unbreakable cycle.As the Mediterranean faces growing...
Coastal Tourism Facing Climate Change: The Case of the Cap Ferrat Marine Protected Area
This session will highlight Plan Bleu’s support within the NaTour4CChange project, which aims to strengthen the climate resilience of coastal destinations through nature-based solutions. The initial results of the climate risk assessment for the tourism sector in the Cap Ferrat Marine Protected Area will be presented, along with the main adaptation strategies explored. Speakers:Léa F., Marine Environment Research Officer – Natura 2000 Cap FerratChloé MARTIN, Sustainable Tourism Program Manager...
World Oceans Day
On June 8, 2025, Nice will host the United Nations World Oceans Day. The event will take place just days before the United Nations Ocean Conference, scheduled from June 9 to 13, 2025.These two major UN events represent an unprecedented opportunity to raise visibility and strengthen collaborative efforts in support of the ocean. Learn more
Blue Economy and Finance Forum
The BEFF, jointly organized by the Government of Monaco, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, with the support of France and Costa Rica, will contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14): "conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development". Date: From 7 to 8 June 2025Location: Monaco Learn more
Mediterranean in Action: Engaging Communities and Advancing Solutions to Tackle Pollution under the Mission Ocean and Waters
In the framework of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, the EU funded project BlueMissionMed, in collaboration with the European Commission, is proud to host this high-level side event at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference. The side event brings together actors who are actively contributing to these goals. It showcases tangible, replicable initiatives that demonstrate how Mission objectives are being translated into action on the ground. Date: 6 June 2025 10:00 –...
MSP4BIO Webinar: How Can Marine Spatial Planning Help Achieve Europe’s 30×30 Targets?
PAP/RAC will host the MSP4BIO webinar "How Can Marine Spatial Planning Help Achieve Europe’s 30×30 Targets?" The webinar will explore:The current status of marine protection across EuropeBarriers and opportunities for integrating biodiversity in MSPReal-world examples from national contextsPolicy recommendations and next steps for the EU MSP Directive Date: 6 June 2025Location: On line Learn more
World Environment Day 2025 – 5 June 2025
Today is a global call to protect the Environment. Every action counts.Turn the tide on plastic: this captures the essence of “Beat Plastic Pollution,” the theme of World Environment Day 2025. The choice of this theme is due to the fact that plastic pollution has a profound impact on the triple planetary crisis: the climate crisis, the crisis of nature (including land degradation and biodiversity loss), and the crisis of pollution and waste.Together, we can. Learn more
One Ocean Science Congress
The One Ocean Science Congress is the scientific pillar of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). The One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), a UNOC3 Special Event dedicated to Science, and to provide Heads of State, Government, and the broader society, with comprehensive scientific insights on the Ocean's health and future trajectory. Science-informed decisions should enable the conservation and sustainable use of the Ocean, optimize the solutions it offers, and safeguard the services...
The SwitchersFund: A Venture Philanthropy Fund for the Mediterranean
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...
Decadal slowdown of mean sea level rise in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea: the role of the water budget (1993–2022)
The May 21 webinar will feature Federica Borile, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bologna. Her work focuses on improving ocean modeling and enhancing the simulation of key processes such as water mass formation, mesoscale dynamics, and decadal sea level trends.The study investigates decadal mean sea level variability in the Mediterranean Sea (1993–2022) using satellite altimetry, tide gauges, and reanalyses. Results show an Eastern Mediterranean sea level trend slowdown mainly...
European Maritime Day
The European Maritime Day is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.The EMD 2025 is organised by the European Commission, the Cork City Council and the Irish ministry Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. Date 21-23 May 2025 Location Cork, Ireland Learn more
Capraia Smart Island 2025
Capraia Smart Island 2025 host the Pilot Platform for Sustainable Mediterranean Small Island Communities, a joint initiative by Chimica Verde Bionet, SMILO, and BlueMissionMed. This event brings together key players to explore and scale innovative solutions that strenghen the resilience and sustainability of small Mediterranean islands. Date: 20 May 2025Location: Capraia island, Italy Learn more
An Ocean of Opportunities for Women Symposium
IMO is organizing a Symposium under the theme An Ocean of Opportunities for Women to celebrate the 2025 International Day for Women in Maritime. Date: 16 May 2025 - h.2:00 pmLocation: IMO Headquarters, London, and live streamed on IMO's YouTube channel Learn more
BlueMissionMed Community-Building Webinar Series
BlueMissionMed (BMM) project aims at bridging the gap between innovative solutions and the Med community, while enhancing the capacity of businesses, tech, policy and society to adopt and deploy these innovations. For this, the BMM Support Programme is gearing up for an exciting series of ‘Community Building’ Webinars, across three key thematic areas: Smart Solutions for Waste, Water & Energy: May 12th, 12:30-15:30 CEST. Biobased Innovation: May 20th, 10:00-13:00 CEST. Monitoring,...
The Mediterranean Posidona Network Seminar 2025
The Mediterranean Posidonia Network Seminar taking place from May 5 to 9, 2025 in Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia. 92 participants from 16 Mediterranean countries are gathered to share insights, build alliances, and drive bold regional action for Posidonia resilience.This edition will see the formal validation of our MPN Roadmap, a first-of-its-kind framework for Posidonia conservation and restoration in the region, paving the way toward the upcoming UN Ocean Conference. Date: from 5 to 9 May...
Side Event “From hidden threats to visible actions: Adressing POPs and Nano/Microplastic Waste”
Organized by SCRS Spain (MedWaves) and the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, with support from BCRC Nigeria and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) – Zimbabwe.This side event will address the full spectrum of plastic-related issues—from prevention and pollution assessment to real-world case studies.It will highlight the importance of multilateral approaches and regional cooperation, uncovering hidden challenges linked to plastics and POPs, while presenting practical and scalable...
Webinar on Med SOx ECA
The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) together with HELMEPA - Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association and IBIA is organizing a joint webinar on Tuesday 29 April 2025 to mark the important milestone of the establishment of the Mediterranean Sulphur Emission Control Area (MedSOxECA) which will be effectively implemented on 1 May 2025. Date: 29 April 2025Location: Webinair Learn more
1st Meeting of the Working Group on the Implementation of the Single Species Action Plan for the Angelshark in the Mediterranean Sea
The 1st Meeting of the Working Group on the Implementation of the Single Species Action Plan for the Angelshark in the Mediterranean Sea (Angelshark WG1) is scheduled to take place online on 29–30 April 2025: The meeting will discuss institutional matters, establish a governance structure to support the implementation of the SSAP, agree funding and coordination arrangements, set up a reporting mechanism, and review the Annexes of the SSAP. Date: April 29–30 2025Location: On...
Workshop “Transition Pathways MED2050 in Tunisia”
This workshop, co-organized by Plan Bleu and Saison Bleu, brought together key Tunisian stakeholders and experts to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable development.the workshop focused on defining transition pathways to ensure the long-term protection of Mediterranean ecosystems. Participants worked on selected MED2050 scenarios to identify priority actions for the short, medium, and long term, guiding the region toward a sustainable future while mitigating potential risks. The...
Parties Agree on the Way Forward for EIA/SEA in a Transboundary Context
Regional meeting on Legal study for integration of transboundary EIA/SEA in the context of the Barcelona Convention and its Prootcols, Athens Read more
NaTour4Cchange
The initial training on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and the IUCN Global Standard, organized by IUCN with support from NBSCLIMATE, will bring together NaTour4CChange project partners, including Plan Bleu, and pilot area representatives. This tailored event aims to build a solid understanding of NbS and support their effective design and implementation. The training will be followed by an internal Project Steering Committee meeting and an optional field trip to explore real-life applications....
IMO/ITLOS Workshop
The IMO and International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) joint Workshop will feature discussions on the ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and the Ocean, essential aspects of ITLOS case law and procedures related to the arrest of vessels, as well as fraudulent registration and due diligence in ship registration Read more
Transition pathways workshop in Croatia
This event will bring together key stakeholders and Croatian experts to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable development. Read more
Workshop “Transition Pathways MED2050 in Croatia”
Plan Bleu and the French Embassy organized the third MED2050 Transition Pathways workshop in Dubrovnik, bringing together key stakeholders and experts to discuss MED2050 transition pathways for sustainable development in the Mediterranean. The event focused on two MED2050 scenarios, with participants defining action priorities for the short, medium, and long term to guide the region toward a sustainable future. The workshop opened with a speech by Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the...
3rd WG Meeting of MSSD revision thematic working groups
:On the final day of the UNEP/MAP Working Group on "Ocean Economy / Sustainable Finance," Plan Bleu concluded a series of key discussions to shape the future of sustainable finance in the Mediterranean. The event focused on aligning financial mechanisms with sustainability goals, phasing out harmful subsidies, developing a Common Mediterranean Green Language, and integrating cities into sustainable finance frameworks. These efforts aim to make green finance a central part of regional policies,...
MED2050 conference
Plan Bleu presented MED2050 report during the forward-looking conference "Aix-Marseille-Provence in the Mediterranean Space in 2050," organized by the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, the Urban Planning Agency of the Marseille Agglomeration (Agam), and Aupa | Urban Planning Agency of Pays d'Aix - Durance. This event marked the first presentation of the report in the Aix-Marseille-Provence area. During the morning session, local stakeholders and experts discussed the scenarios in relation to...
ARTEMIS partner meeting & local stakeholder workshop
This mid-term meeting brought together ARTEMIS project partners, led by Plan Bleu, along with associated partners and representatives from the Natural Heritage Mission to ensure the project’s transferability within the Interreg Euro MED community. The discussions focused on the progress of ecosystem services assessments and the development of action plans for restoring Posidonia seagrass meadows across the four pilot sites. Participants engaged in thematic working sessions covering ecosystem...
Fifth Meeting of the Barcelona Convention Offshore Oil and Gas Group (OFOG)
The Fifth Meeting of the Barcelona Convention Offshore Oil and Gas Group (OFOG) Sub-Group on Environmental Impact, Malta Read more
Ad hoc MCSD meeting – MSSD revision
This meeting of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development brought together members, country representatives, and observers to discuss the final evaluation of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) 2016-2025 and the draft update for MSSD 2026-2035. Participants examined key priorities, including the integration of sustainable finance and the reinforcement of flagship initiatives such as the Mediterranean Forest Initiative and the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems...
SOFIGREEN Cross-Border Event
The SOFIGREEN Cross-Border Event, bringing together over 50 social economy enterprises from Italy, France, and Spain, represented by more than 70 managers. Read more
Workshop “Transition Pathways MED2050 in Morocco”
This workshop, co-organized by Plan Bleu and the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies, brought together key Moroccan stakeholders and experts to discuss strategic issues related to sustainable development. As part of the MED2050 foresight exercise launched in 2019 under the Barcelona Convention, the workshop focused on defining transition pathways to ensure the long-term protection of Mediterranean ecosystems. Participants worked on selected MED2050 scenarios to identify priority actions for...
Meeting of MSSD revision thematic working groups (Focus on Green Finance)
This second UNEP/MAP working group on the blue economy and sustainable finance, co-organized by Plan Bleu, brought together experts to discuss the integration of sustainable finance issues into the revision of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development. Discussions focused on the gradual phase-out of environmentally harmful subsidies, aligning financial mechanisms with climate and biodiversity goals, and strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks for an effective transition....
From June 9 to 13, 2025
Third United Nations Ocean Conference
Working together for sustainable Ocean management! France and Costa Rica are co-organizing the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice.
15 april 2025
SPAMI Day
Each year on 15 April the Mediterranean region will mark an official observance celebrating the Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMIs).
January 23, 2025 
ODYSSEY Reloaded Initiative
in the framework of MAP-50 Celebration
Opening of the MAP-50 Celebrations with the launch of the Second Edition of the Mediterranean Quality Status on 23 January 2025