Fostering dialogue between Northern and Southern shores Interreg Euro-MED Programme together with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) organises the annual “MEDTalks” event to strengthen dialogue between the two shores of the Mediterranean. This online event is intended as an opportunity for dialogue, exchange and sharing of solutions with key Mediterranean stakeholders. This year the event brings together successful, labelled Interreg Euro-MED projects to showcase their results and best...

An international peer learning session that dives into how emerging nature markets and crediting schemes are being built, tested, and scaled.Real case studies, including lessons from international voluntary and compliance frameworks (such as Biodiversity Net Gain, the Australian Nature Repair Market, the UK Peatland Code, and insights from the Biodiversity Credit Alliance) and ongoing seagrass-based crediting projects like the Solent Seascape initiative. Date: 11 December 2025Location: On line...

The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date report on fisheries and aquaculture status and trends in the region. As the authoritative reference, this GFCM flagship publication supports evidence-based decision-making and monitors progress towards sustainability goals.   The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries 2025 is the most ambitious edition to date — the result of an unprecedented collaborative...

ISPRA hosts the closing meeting of the European project LIFE SeaForest, dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the priority marine habitat H1120 Posidonia oceanica meadows*.The event represents an important international opportunity for discussion and for sharing the results achieved. The conference can also be followed online, with simultaneous Italian–English translation available. The project, coordinated by D.R.E.Am. Italia together with ISPRA, CNR, the University of Tuscia,...

Day of the Mediterranean 2025: We need to talk, Mediterranean The Day of the Mediterranean is celebrated every year on 28 November, marking the launch of the Barcelona Process in 1995 – a historic initiative that laid the foundations for Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, and later gave birth to the Union for the Mediterranean.The Day of the Mediterranean provides a yearly opportunity to promote intercultural exchanges, celebrate cooperation, embrace diversity and strengthen ties between our two...

The Conference of Mediterranean Cities brings together mayors and representatives of local authorities to engage with civil society, academia, and socio-economic actors. The conference serves as a platform to share experiences, align priorities, and advocate for a stronger role for cities in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. Building on 30 years of the Barcelona Process, the Conference explores future pathways to strengthen the engagement of local authorities in upcoming regional agendas and...

This is a day organized by ISPRA at MAXXI, entirely dedicated to data, information, and perspectives on the future of our sea, with the participation of researchers, institutional representatives, journalists, associations, and students. The event will revolve around the following main themes: understanding the health status of Italian seas; protecting biodiversity and restoring marine ecosystems; the blue economy for sustainability and innovation; the interconnection between the health of the...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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:...

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, 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...

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,...