Civil society voices to shape the next phase of the Pact for the Mediterranean
On 23 July, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA), in collaboration with IEMed and the Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality II (MDRE II), brings together civil society representatives in Brussels for a round of consultations on the implementation of the Pact for the Mediterranean. Close to 80 civil society organisations, social economy actors, youth- and women-led organisations, research institutions, and regional networks from...
Webinar “Strengthening regional regulatory frameworks for plastics and Circular Economy alignment”.
The WES-BCA project organises the regional webinar "Strengthening Regulatory Frameworks for Plastics and Circular Economy Alignment".The objective of this webinar is to support Mediterranean Partner Countries in strengthening and aligning national regulatory frameworks for tackling plastic pollution, promoting sustainable alternatives and eco-innovation, in line with circular economy principles, regional commitments, and emerging international policy directions. Specific Objectives:▪...
From Local Monitoring to Regional Impact: Engaging MPAs and Local NGOs in the Implementation of UNEP/MAP EcAp and IMAP
BlueSeeds and SPA/RAC are organising the webinar "From Local Monitoring to Regional Impact: Engaging MPAs and Local NGOs in the Implementation of UNEP/MAP EcAp and IMAP" to explore how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), NGOs, and conservation practitioners can better connect local ecological monitoring with regional environmental assessment processes across the Mediterranean. The webinar will show how the UNEP/MAP Ecosystem Approach (EcAp) and the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme for...
EMCEI 2026
The 8th Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Environmental Integration (EMCEI-2026) 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. The EMCEI is the largest conference covering all themes of environmental sciences and engineering in the Euro-Mediterranean region (500-600 in-person and online attendees from over 80 countries). The EMCEI's...
Two Shores, One Blue Future
Two Shores, One Blue Future is more than a conference: this AZA4ICE transnational eventt brings together voices from across the Mediterranean to explore a shared vision for sustainable and circular aquaculture. It is a space for dialogue, collaboration, and forward thinking solutions connecting Europe and Morocco through a common commitment to the blue economy. Over two days, participants will engage with leading experts, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working at the intersection...
59th European Marine Biology Symposium
The symposium is hosted by the School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM), Polytechnic of Leiria, together with MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, and in collaboration with the EuroMarine Network. EMBS 2026 builds on the success of recent symposia held in Naples (Italy), Reykjavik (Iceland), and Bodø (Norway). The European Marine Biology Symposium brings together marine biologists, ecologists, oceanographers, blue biotechnologists, and environmental scientists from Europe...
From Assessment to Action: Mediterranean MPAs Are Gearing Up
The webinar, "From Assessment to Action: Mediterranean MPAs Are Gearing Up," organized by UNEP/MAP – SPA/RAC and MedPAN, will present the latest edition of the Status of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean. The event will also officially announce the 4th Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas Forum, to be held in Alexandria from 15 to 18 December, and will launch the consultation process leading up to the Forum. Date: 3 July 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CET (UTC +2)Location: Webinar Learn...
3rd Mediterranean Green Week
The UfM Mediterranean Green Week is an annual event organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) dedicatedto fostering climate resilience, energy transition, sustainability, and inclusive green transformation in the EuroMediterranean region. The 3rd edition will take place fully online (30 June – 3 July 2026): the event brings together national focal points, institutional partners, civil society organisations, financial institutions, and the wider public around four...
3rd Mediterranean Green Week
The UfM Mediterranean Green Week is an annual event organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) dedicatedto fostering climate resilience, energy transition, sustainability, and inclusive green transformation in the EuroMediterranean region. The 3rd edition will take place fully online (30 June – 3 July 2026): the event brings together national focal points, institutional partners, civil society organisations, financial institutions, and the wider public around four...
3rd Mediterranean Green Week
The UfM Mediterranean Green Week is an annual event organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) dedicatedto fostering climate resilience, energy transition, sustainability, and inclusive green transformation in the EuroMediterranean region. The 3rd edition will take place fully online (30 June – 3 July 2026): the event brings together national focal points, institutional partners, civil society organisations, financial institutions, and the wider public around four interconnected...
3rd Mediterranean Green Week
The UfM Mediterranean Green Week is an annual event organised by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) dedicatedto fostering climate resilience, energy transition, sustainability, and inclusive green transformation in the EuroMediterranean region. The 3rd edition will take place fully online (30 June – 3 July 2026): the event brings together national focal points, institutional partners, civil society organisations, financial institutions, and the wider public around four interconnected...
SPAMI DAY 2026
On 29–30 June 2026, Trieste, Italy, will host SPAMI Day 2026, organized by SPA/RAC in collaboration with the Miramare Marine Protected Area.The event will bring together SPAMI (Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance) managers and representatives Mediterranean experts, and institutional partners to discuss key challenges related to the conservation and management of protected areas, as well as the role of SPAMIs in ecosystem restoration efforts.Date: from 29 to 30 June...
Mediterranean Blue Economy Conference 2026
The event brings together key stakeholders from across the blue economy — policymakers, ports, fisheries, startups, investors, and researchers — to explore how innovation is shaping the future of the Mediterranean. The event will spotlight the project’s two flagship testbeds: Spain’s Marine Energy Hub, advancing small‑scale marine renewable energy solutions, and Italy’s ALFA Hub, developing digital tools for sustainable small‑scale fisheries. Participants will engage in high‑level keynotes,...
One Sea, One Vision: Scaling Partnerships for Mediterranean Transformation and Impact
From 23 to 25 June 2026, Tunis is hosting the Fourth Annual Stocktaking Meeting of the GEF-UNEP Mediterranean Sea Programme (MedProgramme), a key milestone marking the conclusion of an important cycle of regional cooperation and paving the way for the next phase of environmental action across the Mediterranean.Funded by the GEF, the MedProgramme has promoted integrated solutions across 10 Mediterranean countries to address shared challenges related to pollution reduction, biodiversity...
Third Edition ofthe CLMS General Assembly
The Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) General Assembly, organised jointly by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC), brings together users, scientists, policymakers, and service providers to exchange knowledge, showcase applications, and shape the future of land monitoring. The 2026 theme focuses on the Mediterranean region, highlighting key climate change impacts and response priorities, including: Water resources and drought monitoring...
AMARE-MED 2026
The Advanced school on Multispecies modelling Approaches for ecosystem-based marine REsource management in the MEDiterranean Sea (AMARE-MED) takes place annually and moves around the Mediterranean. Each edition includes the presentation and use (hands-on computer) of two or three different modelling approaches used for scientific analysis, useful for the management of marine renewable resources: MICE, GADGET, RPATH, CMSY, FISHPATH, ECOSPACE, SMART, SDMtmb, tinyVAST, SS3 (and many others). In...
MED Sustainable Tourism Convention 2026
The Convention, under the theme “Tourism Transition in the Mediterranean”, features a two-day programme combining plenary sessions, round tables and parallel sessions focused on climate change, water management, biodiversity, the circular economy, destination digitalisation, and the role of tourism within the Mediterranean blue economy. The event will include strong institutional participation and bring together leading experts from universities, research centres, European networks,...
Advancing Sustainable BlueTourism in the Mediterranean
The side event, entitled “Advancing Sustainable Blue Tourism in the Mediterranean – Towards the MED Blue Tourism Flagship Initiative,” will present the main results and lessons learned from actions implemented in Morocco (Al Hoceima National Park), Tunisia (Djerba Island), and Lebanon (Tyre Coast Nature Reserve, Palm Islands Nature Reserve, and the Anfeh saltpans). The session will showcase how the initiative has supported improved visitor management in sensitive coastal areas, the creation of...
11th Symposium “Monitoring of Mediterranean coastal areas: Problems and measurement techniques”
The event, organized every two years, is addressed to all the scholars of Mediterranean coastal areas. As in previous editions, the Symposium is proposed as a place to make known the research carried out in recent years on the topics of monitoring the Mediterranean; and therefore, it is an opportunity to present new proposals and promote actions in favor of the safeguard of the marine and coastal environment. The event is organized by the National Research Council of Italy - Institute of...
16th Edition of Mediterraneo da remare #PlasticFree #NoLitter
16th Edition of “Mediterraneo da remare #PlasticFree #NoLitter” . Launch event featuring a keynote speech by the Italian Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin. Researchers, athletes, institutions, and civil society representatives will come together to discuss the 30x30 Target, with a focus on “coasts, seas, and islands to protect and restore.” “Ensure and enable that by 2030 at least 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas, as well as marine and coastal...
Presentation of the LIFE INTEMARES Project Results
The Integrated Project LIFE INTEMARES “Integrated, innovative and participatory management of the Natura 2000 Network in the Spanish marine environment” has been the largest marine conservation project in Europe. The Project has had as main objective to contribute to progress towards the effective management of the areas of the marine Natura 2000 Network in Spain. This final event to present the results is held focused on making visible the successes and results achieved in the project. The...
Fisheries and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework:trengthening engagement across fishery value chains, from catch to consumers
This webinar is part of the Communities of Practice Webinar Series, hosted by the CBD Secretariat to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the mainstreaming of biodiversity within and across sectors. As part of the response to decision 16/13, this webinar will focus on best practices and lessons learned in mainstreaming biodiversity in the fisheries sector, with an emphasis on strengthening engagement across fisheries value chains, from...
World Ocean Day 2026
One ocean, one climate, one future. On June 8, World Ocean Day 2026 is celebrated, an event that draws attention to the importance of protecting the largest ecosystem on the planet. This year's theme, “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet,” places the strengthening of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) at the center, as essential tools for conserving marine biodiversity, supporting coastal economies, and contributing to global climate stability.Today, the challenge is not only about...
Happy World Environment Day!
Today marks World Environment Day 2026, with the global event hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, and climate change at the center of international attention. The planet is sending us signals. Climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a reality already affecting ecosystems, cities, coastlines and communities around the world. The Mediterranean Sea is considered one of the planet’s most vulnerable climate hotspots, facing rising sea temperatures, increasingly frequent extreme events and growing...
Underwater Noise in the Mediterranean
The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC), in collaboration with OceanCare and the UNEP/MAP programme, will organize a regional webinar on underwater noise on 29 May 2026. The event aims to shed light on a growing environmental issue: the increase in human-generated underwater noise, particularly from commercial shipping, which is significantly affecting the marine environment. Many marine species rely on sound for communication, navigation,...
Examining actor capabilities and digitalization in marine governance: Insights from the Mediterranean and the Western Indian Ocean
An event dedicated to one of the most strategic topics of our time: the sustainable management of oceans and marine resources.The webinar will bring together academic experts and professionals to explore how public, private, scientific, and civil society actors can contribute, individually and collectively, to better maritime governance.At the center of the discussion is also the growing role of digital tools and e-governance in the management of maritime affairs and marine resources, through...
Monaco Blue Initiative 2026
For more than 15 years, the Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI), coorganised by the Oceanographic Institute and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has been a unique forum for strategic discussions on the governance and protection of the Ocean. This year’s MBI will serve as a work session designed to fuel reflection, determine priorities, and inform the dialogue in the lead-up to the 2026Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF).The Monaco Blue Initiative is a high-level political event that will...
Happy Biodiversity Day 2026!
Today we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity established by the United Nations to draw attention to the importance of biodiversity and the need to protect it. The 2026 campaign “Acting locally for global impact” highlights how achieving the objectives of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework depends above all on concrete actions at the local level. Change happens in territories, through the joint work of institutions, local communities, businesses, and...
THALASSA 2026 – Marine Sciences Conference
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) and the PUREEF-Y project are the organisers of the third regional conference, THALASSA 2026 – Marine Sciences Conference. THALASSA 2026 creates a platform for knowledge exchange by bringing together marine experts and stakeholders from academia, research institutes, industry, NGOs, and the public sector, who present the latest interdisciplinary innovations and state-of-the-art developments bridging scientific, technological, social, and policy...
European Maritime Day
Cyprus will host the European Maritime Day 2026 on 21–22 May. The event will take place in the old town, at the Carob Mill in Limassol. High-level sessions, the exhibition, and part of the workshops will be held in this venue, while additional workshops will take place nearby. Organized by the European Commission, the Deputy Ministry for Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Municipality of Limassol, the event brings together the maritime community for networking, exchanging ideas, and...
A New Pact for a Sustainable Mediterranean Future
A New Pact for a Sustainable Mediterranean Future is a three days of high-level dialogues, knowledge exchange, networking and community building. The Mediterranean Forum is a event dedicated to accelerating the green transition, climate neutrality, and environmental resilience across the Mediterranean region. This 9th edition of the Forum brings together policymakers, innovators, researchers, public authorities, civil society and private sector actors from across the Mediterranean to advance a...
International Day for Women in Maritime 2026
The International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually on 18 May to celebrate women in the industry, promote recruitment, and address gender imbalance. Established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it highlights women’s contributions to the sector and supports efforts to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 5. The key aspects of the Day are raising the profile of women in maritime, strengthening the IMO’s commitment to gender equality, and supporting efforts to...
Second Interreg Euro-MED Italy Forum
This meeting aims to bring together all the Italian stakeholders involved in the Interreg Euro-MED Programme 2021–2027, fostering the development of a network for dialogue in which ideas, needs, and challenges can be shared, while strengthening synergies and collaborations. The event builds on the Forum organized in Florence in 2024, consolidating the ongoing dialogue among Italian stakeholders participating in the Euro-MED Programme. The 2026 Forum will be an operational event providing...
ZeroEmission Mediterranean
ZeroEmission Mediterranean is a forum dedicated to discussion and exchange on energy, sustainability, and technological innovation. The event is part of an integrated exhibition ecosystem together with Codeway Expo and EdilExpoRoma, creating a unique space where construction, energy, and international cooperation interact to accelerate the transition toward sustainable development models. Designed as a platform for content and connections, the Expoforum brings together companies, institutions,...
Blue Economy: Data and Innovation in blue food systems
The Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing will be hosting a webinar on May 12th, part of their Boosting Data Sharing in the Ocean Decade series, this time focusing on the Blue Economy and blue food systems. They will have presentations from: DCC Blue Economy – Barcelona City Council F3 – F3 Future of Fish Feed (Anthropocene Institute) BIOVAL – Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn (and partners) Date: 12 May 2026Location: Online Learn more
The online 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the WES-BCA project
The online 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the WES-BCA project is to be held on 12/05/2026 During the meeting, τhe progress of the project, national and regional activities and outreach campaigns related to Plastic Pollution, Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, Biodiversity and Water Scarcity, to be delivered in the Mediterranean East and South, since the previous SCM (May 2025), will be presented and discussed. Date: 12 May 2026Location: Online Learn more
Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact through Science, Innovation and Cooperation
Organised in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the conference will bring together representatives from EU institutions, Member States, research organisations, industry, and innovation platforms to explore how ocean science and maritime innovation can more effectively inform European policy, competitiveness, and sustainability. This event is endorsed by the Ocean Decade Actions as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Date:...
Navigating Opportunities: Discover the Toolkit for Secondary Education
An interactive webinar introducing the Next Blue Generation (NBG) Toolkit – a set of innovative, free resources designed to help teachers, job counsellors and youth workers engage students with the exciting world of the blue economy. During this online session, the Next Blue Generation Toolkit (NBG) will be presented: a free educational resource designed for secondary school teachers and career guidance professionals. The toolkit helps young people discover their talents, strengthen soft...
Posidonia oceanica: the sea meadow, between science and art
The meeting, promoted by the association Amici dell’Acquario di Napoli, aims to tell the story of seagrass meadows through a multidisciplinary dialogue between scientific research and artistic creation, with the presentation of a new jewelry collection inspired by Posidonia. It is an event designed to help understand the transformations of the sea, identify the critical issues affecting this habitat, and collectively build a comprehensive culture of environmental protection. Date: 27 April...
Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Around the world, institutions, organizations, and citizens are called upon to reflect on the importance of protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources. This year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights the shared responsibility in promoting sustainable policies, protecting ecosystems, and encouraging responsible behavior. Date: 22 April 2026
ECOMED
The Green Expo del Mediterraneo returns for its 18th edition as the leading trade fair in the Mediterranean basin dedicated to ecological transition, environmental sustainability, and the circular economy. Significant growth is expected for the 2026 edition, with an expansion of thematic areas and demonstration spaces, a strengthened technical and scientific conference programme, and increased international participation, including institutional delegations. The Expo serves as a high...
C1_REG/ST-6: Adaptation Measures for flood and storm water management
The WES-BCA project is to organise a Regional Training & Study Tour “Adaptation measures for flood and storm water management”. This activity is to strengthen the capacity of Partner Countries to plan, prioritise, and implement effective flood and stormwater adaptation measures under Mediterranean conditions, through the review of international good practices, development of practical guidance, and regional knowledge exchange. Date: from 21 to 24/04/2026Location: Nice, France. Learn...
Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies
The Blue Tech Europe 2026 Conference presents cutting-edge technological developments emerging from the academic sector and key EU research infrastructures. The event focus on strengthening collaboration between academia, industry, government, and investment actors to support local growth, catalyse innovation, and reinforce Europe’s competitiveness in blue technologies. Objectives Establish European autonomy in sensor and marine technology development.Showcase EU-designed technologies for...
Workshops: Energy Transition in Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for EU fisheries and aquaculture is hosting its next stakeholder bringing together sector representatives, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and financiers to advance the path toward climate neutrality in the sector by 2050. This new round of ETP workshops, one dedicated to the fisheries sector in the morning and one dedicated to the aquaculture sector in the afternoon, will be anchored in the findings of two major new studies, one already...
UfM Working Group on Environment
The 10th Meeting of the UfM Working Group on Environment takes place online on 15 April 2026. The meeting will review recent international and Euro-Mediterranean environmental developments and progress under the 2030GreenerMed Agenda. Participants will exchange on countries’ priorities, advancements and needs, fostering peer learning and regional cooperation. A proposed update of the 2030GreenerMed narrative and the 2nd UfM Results-Based GreenerMed Monitoring Report will be...
Ocean Open
Ocean Voices is an open conversation about the ocean, tourism, conservation, and the role of visual storytelling.It brings together professionals, explorers, and storytellers to reflect on the future of our seas. A space for dialogue to understand today’s challenges and build a concrete vision for the future of our oceans.Genoa, a city deeply shaped by the sea, is where this conversation begins. Ocean Voices was created to celebrate this connection, placing conservation, research, and the...
EIMR 2026: Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewables
The EIMR 2026 conference takes place in-person from 13-17 April 2026 at the Scottish Association for Marine Science near Oban, Scotland. This event will bring together marine renewable energy experts from across the globe. It will represent all disciplines that form the landscape of marine energy research, a foundation that continues to stimulate new and exciting discoveries. Date: From 13 to 17 April 2026Location: Oban, UK Learn more
Green Shift Festival
The fourth edition of the Green Shift Festival expands its programme while maintaining its core ambition: to nurture the imagination and create opportunities for dialogue that support the transition towards a more sustainable world. A free, open-to-the-public event, the festival is part of the Green Shift Initiative, launched by the Foundation in 2023 to mobilise collective imagination and encourage desirable ecological transition pathways. Through a mix of talks, performances, discussions,...
The 4th REMEDIES Policy Workshop on Local Value Chains as Alternatives to Plastic
This online session will bring together key stakeholders from across the Mediterranean, with a special focus on small islands combining policy frameworks, including the Barcelona Convention and regional marine litter plans, with real, scalable solutions, aiming to inspire territories to rethink how local resources and waste streams can become viable alternatives to plastic. Organised by SMILO in collaboration with MedWaves and Beyond Plastic Med, will bring together stakeholders from...
33rd ED251 CongressED251
Le 33rd Congress of the Environmental Sciences Doctoral School will be held on 8 and 9 April 2026 on the Luminy campus (Marseille) in the OCEANOMED amphitheatre (see Access). It will be organised by the MIO (Mediterranean Institute of Oceanology).Participation in the ED251 conference at least once during their thesis is compulsory for all doctoral students, and gives them the opportunity to meet and present their research work. This conference will be run by current and former PhD students...
Marine Data for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)
The workshop demonstrates how the Copernicus Marine Service supports Maritime Spatial Planning by providing free, reliable, and science-based ocean data. Organized by Mercator Ocean International, the implementer of the Copernicus Marine Service, the event highlights the use of key indicators such as multi-decadal trends in sea water temperature, sea level rise, ocean acidification, marine heatwave monitoring, and biogeochemical changes to support evidence-based decision-making. The workshop...
Cleaner Seas Begin on Land
Organized by the EU-funded PHAROS Project and focused on tackling plastic pollution and marinelitter, The PHAROS Citizen Litter Entrepreneur Programme, in partnership with Impact Hub Athens, announces the fourth instalment of the “Meet the Oceanpreneur” webinar series. This session shifts focus from ocean cleanup to land-based prevention, exploring how upstream solutions can stop marine litter before it reaches our seas. Date: 26 March 2026 - 12:00 – 12:50 CET (50 minutes)Location: Webinar...
Webinar on Mediterranean summer Marine Heatwaves triggered by weaker winds under subtropical ridges
Dr. Giulia Bonino (CMCC / ObsSea4Clim project) presents the phenomenon of marine heatwaves, extended periods of elevated sea surface temperatures affecting ecosystems and society in the Mediterranean. The talk highlights the atmospheric conditions leading to heatwave peaks and how this knowledge helps predict and mitigate their effects. Date: 26 March 2026Location: on line Learn more
30° Captains’ Forum
Superyacht captains, yacht owners, maritime experts, scientists, and explorers come together to share their experiences and reflect on the transformations within the sector. The event aims to: highlight the central role of captains in the transformation of yachting, promote the integration of concrete solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of yachts, foster dialogue between technological innovation, exploration, and maritime responsibility. Scientists and marine environment...
The International Symposium “Transformative Ocean Science”
Coordinated by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMAR), the International Symposium “Transformative Ocean Science” brings together experts from science, policy, and society to discuss how ocean science can more effectively inform European decision-making. The Symposium is conceived as a high-level international forum bringing together ocean and marine scientists, policy-makers, and key stakeholders to discuss how ocean science can more effectively...
EFI Mediterranean Network Forum
The second edition of the EFI Mediterranean Network Forum renews collaboration and invites new participation in EFIMED’s network connecting forest researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across the Mediterranean.This event offers the opportunity for the EFIMED network to meet in person, fostering new partnerships and collaborative initiatives. The forum features, among others: A high-level session with policymakers to explore the role of forests as powerful tools for diplomacy,...
Climate Neutral Blue Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change under the EU Cities and Ocean Missions
This Ιnternational Conference is organised by the Municipality of Limassol in the framework of the EU Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, with the support of the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the conference brings together European and local leaders, policy-makers, and experts to explore how port and coastal cities can rapidly advance towards climate neutrality. Participants...
The Mediterranean Wetland Outlook 3 (MWO-3) and the Mediterranean Wetlands Geoportal
This webinar shares the findings of the Mediterranean Wetlands Outlook 3 (MWO-3), an overview of the state and trends of wetlands across the Mediterranean, and to introduce the Mediterranean Wetlands Geoportal. The MWO-3 marks a new milestone, building on two previous editions. It has been developed by the Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory (MWO) in the framework of MedWet, in close collaboration with a broad network of scientific and technical partners across the 27 countries of MedWet and...
SZN Scientific Council Meeting 2026
From March 16 to 19, the Scientific Council of the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station—one of the institution’s governing bodies—meets to discuss scientific strategies, departmental activities, and future perspectives in marine research. The meeting represents an opportunity for dialogue between the Scientific Council and the research community to share results, assess scientific activities, and contribute to the advancement of marine research. Date: from 16 to 19 March 2026Location: DaDoM Museum,...
OHM Littoral méditerranéen 2026 seminar
The Observatoire Hommes-Milieux Littoral méditerranéen is an interdisciplinary research facility of the CNRS Ecology & Environment and Humanities & Social Sciences institutes, which is a beneficiary of future investments as part of the DRIIHM laboratory of excellence. Each year it organises a seminar to discuss the research it supports. Its scientific project is the study of coastal urbanisation and anthropisation in the Mediterranean. Against a backdrop of changing coastal management...
World Wildlife Day 2026
On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973. The UNGA Resolution designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar. UN World Wildlife Day...
European Ocean Days
The 3rd edition of the event will bring together industry leaders, startups, investors, policymakers, scientists, SMEs, representatives from fisheries and aquaculture, islands and coastal communities, the Mission Ocean and Waters community, and civil society, including youth voices. Participants will engage in consultations, panel discussions, workshops, and community events to exchange ideas, discuss upcoming challenges, scale up innovative solutions, and jointly pave the way for concrete...
The Regional Conference on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus
The Regional Conference on the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus brings together Mediterranean stakeholders to promote integrated and climate-resilient resource management. The conference represents an important milestone in the implementation of the WEFE Nexus Strategy within the framework of the United Nations Environment Programme / Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP–Barcelona Convention) and the Union for the Mediterranean. It is organized by GWP-Med and The Cyprus Institute, in...
Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026
The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community. More than 5,000 scientists from around the world gather in Glasgow, Scotland, from February 22 to 27, 2026, for the Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) to meet colleagues, expand their knowledge, discover new products and services, and share their passion for ocean sciences.Every two years, the Ocean Sciences Meeting unifies the oceans community to share findings, connect...
50th Anniversary of the Barcelona Convention
Today, the Barcelona Convention turns 50 years old. On February 16, 1976, in Barcelona, the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution was signed, today known as the Barcelona Convention. Fifty years later, that signature still represents one of the foundational moments of international cooperation for the safeguarding of the Mediterranean. Fifty years after Barcelona, the Convention continues to represent a pillar of environmental governance in the Mediterranean....
Paradoxes and Challenges to Blue Economy Progress in the Mediterranean Region
The Mediterranean basin is a unique region. However, it faces a series of paradoxes and challenges that hinder the advancement of the blue economy. It is a shallow and semi-enclosed sea, susceptible to pollution; marked by significant economic inequalities among surrounding states. In this context, the event addresses environmental, geopolitical, security, and socioeconomic pressures, and their interconnected nature, which arise from these paradoxes and challenges and continue to constrain...
“Un Solo Mare” Festival
At the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, the first edition of Un Solo Mare takes place, a new festival produced by the Fondazione Musica per Roma that aims to celebrate the sea as a shared heritage and an irreplaceable resource. It is a space for dialogue that brings together diverse protagonists: research, theatre, photography, music, as well as geopolitics and science communication. Together, they promote a culture of the sea that enables everyone to understand it, value it,...
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership’s Second Symposium
The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership will host the second edition of its biennial Symposium in Bucharest. The event marks the midpoint of the Partnership’s journey and provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements, showcase projects, and shape the next steps for a sustainable blue economy in Europe. The event will bring together over 100 participants, including funded projects, national and EU policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and members of the Black Sea community. Date: 11...
Regional Webinar on the Mediterranean monitoring and reportingprograms for marine litter prevention and mitigation
The Webinar will provide an opportunity and easily accessible way for the Partner Countries to clarifyquestions, address uncertainties, fill in gaps and resolve challenges related to the monitoring andreporting of marine litter. The main objectives of the regional webinar are to: Promote the wide uptake and implementation of the marine litter monitoring methodologies (for allmarine matrixes) that have been adopted by the Contracting Parties of the Barcelona Convention; Facilitate, regional...
Marine Citizen Science Data Network workshop
Organised by CS-MACH1, this workshop aims to bring together leaders and communities in Marine Citizen Science who collect scientific data; developers of technologies and apps that provide affordable equipment for ocean observation; Marine Citizen Science (MCS) data managers and aggregators; and scientists who use MCS data. The workshop will take place both online and in person in Ostend, Belgium. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory. Date: 3 and 4 February 2026Location: on line...
SEACURE Open Call 1st Webinar: With PATH4MED Open Call and Best-Practice Sharing across EU Cascade Funding Calls
This is the first SEACURE Open Call webinar, a session dedicated to providing practical guidance on the Open Call application process and exploring cascading funding opportunities. This session brings together project partners, EU Mission projects and potential applicants to: Provide practical guidance on eligibility for the SEACURE Open Call, funded activities, application requirements and how to prepare a successful proposal.Explore the Open Call of our twin project, Path4Med, which supports...
Regional Webinar on Reporting Structures and Indicatorsfor the 7NRs under the CBD
The Webinar will be providing a “close-to-end” opportunity and easily accessible way for the PartnerCountries to clarify any questions, address uncertainties, fill in gaps and resolve challenges related to thepreparation of the 7NR. In December 2025, a survey was circulated among CBD Focal Points to identifyquestions, gaps and challenges they face in the preparation of the 7NR, as well as to communicate theirprogress. These points will be forwarded, in due time, to the CBD Secretariat and the...
OECMS IN THE MARINE CONTEXT
A webinar on OECMs, offering practical insights into emerging guidelines, tools, and early experiences from the Mediterranean and beyond. During the event, the new Mediterranean OECM Guidance is presented, specifically tailored to the Mediterranean context. The guidelines aim to support countries in understanding, interpreting, and applying OECM criteria, while ensuring consistency with CBD decisions and global standards. Objectives of the webinar: Enhance a common understanding of OECMs,...
Celebrating the entry into force of the High Seas Treaty
The High Seas (BBNJ) Treaty will enter into force on 17 January 2026- a landmark achievement for global ocean protection and multilateral cooperation. To mark this historic moment, the High Seas Alliance invites you to a Celebratory Virtual Reception on 19 January 2026 at 9:00 am EST. Date: 19 January 2026Location: on line Learn more
Advancing Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus (WEFE) with emphasis on governance, policy and institutional arrangements: Towards an Action Framework
The WES-BCA project organise an online Regional Workshop “Advancing Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus (WEFE) with emphasis on governance, policy and institutional arrangements: Towards an Action Framework”. The activity is implemented in synergy with the Global Water Partnership–Mediterranean (GWP-Med), through the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme Child Project 2.2 on “Mediterranean Coastal Zones: Managing the WEFE Nexus” and the PRIMA WEFE4Med Project, which aims to establish and facilitate a...
MED TALKS
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...
Climate data training for the Mediterranean
This joint training by the European Centre for Medium‑Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will take place on 16–17 December 2025 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It will explore how climate and atmospheric data can be harnessed to address two of the region’s most pressing challenges: advancing the renewable energy transition and protecting our shared cultural heritage. The two‑day programme will equip participants from across the Mediterranean with...
ARTEMIS Session: Informing Mediterranean Nature Market Developments
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...
UNEA-7
The Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet.”UNEA-7 was preceded by the Seventh Meeting of the Open-ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR-7), which was held from 1 to 5 December 2025. “Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet” is...
COP24 – Closing Day
The 24th Conference of the Parties of the UNEP/MAP System is reaching its final sessions.Here are the main closing events of the day:- Date and venue of COP25 - 15:00 – 15:15- Adoption of the Report - 15:15 – 17:45- Closure of COP24 - 17:45 – 18:00 Date: 5 December 2025Location: Cairo, Egypt Learn more
COP24 Ministerial Session
“Sustainable Blue Economy for a resilient and healthy Mediterranean” Interventions by Ministers and Heads of Delegation 15:00 - 16:30 Istanbul Environment Friendly City Award 2024-2025 16:30 - 17:00 Cairo Ministerial Declaration 17:00 - 18:00 Date: 4 December 2025Location: Cairo, Egypt Leran more
COP24 Side Events
Green Mediterranean "The MedFund: Flagship initiative of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development".UNEP-MAP-SPA/RAC – Mahmoud Elyes Hamza"EU-funded projects: a driving force for IMAP implementation"UNEP/MAP-QSR UNIT – Samar Kilani"Marine Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control in the Mediterranean"UNEP/MAP-MEDPOL – Jelena Knezevic Date: 4 December 2025 🕛 13:00 – 14:00 and 🕛14:00 – 15:00📍 Astor Plenary Hall, Floor 1Location: Cairo, Egypt Learn...
COP24 High-Level Panel on Sustainable Blue Economy for a Resilient and Healthy Mediterranean
The Panel is designed to feed the Ministerial Discussion with successful stories, lessons learned, and reflections, at regional and national level, on how sustainable blue economy is implemented in the Mediterranean, and the way forward. A Sustainable Blue Economy harnesses ocean and coastal resources for long-term economic growth, job creation, and improved livelihoods while protecting marine and coastal ecosystems. Speakers:- Alberto Pacheco Capella (UNEP)- Torsten Thiele (Global Ocean...
COP24 Session Opening
1️⃣ H.E. Ms. Manal Awad Mikhail, Acting Minister of Environment and Minister of Local Development, Egypt2️⃣ Ms. Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division of UNEP3️⃣ Amb. Peter Thomson, UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean4️⃣ Tatjana Hema, UNEP/MAP Coordinator Date: 4 December 2025 🕙 10:00 – 11:00 📍 Malachite I+II, Beryl I+II, AstorLocation: Cairo, Egypt Learn more
COP24 Side Event “From Science to Action: Strengthening Conservation and Cooperation for Priority Mediterranean Species and Habitats”
Science and cooperation drive real progress for Mediterranean conservation. Let’s turn knowledge into action for a healthier Mediterranean. Date: 4 December 2025 09:00 – 10:00 - Astor Plenary Hall, Floor 1Location: Cairo, Egypt Leran more
COP24: Side Event – 4 December 2025
🐚Marine Protected Areas 🕘9:00📍Malachite I+II- "People at the Helm: Building Skills, Partnerships, and Resilience for Maritime Decarbonization"Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) / Constantinos Triantafillou- "Bridging Shores: Elevating Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Mediterranean"Mediterranean Youth Group (MYG) / Mohamed Rafat🗺️Governance & monitoring 🕘9:00📍Beryl I+II- "Support the implementation and...
COP24 SIDE EVENT “Mainstreaming Nature Conservation into Sectoral Policies: The Interreg Euro-MED Experience”
Plan Bleu, the European Thematic Centre for Spatial Analysis and Synthesis (ETC-UMA), and the partners of the Natural Heritage Community under the Interreg Euro-MED Programme are organizing this event focused on the restoration of Mediterranean forests and wetlands. The session will highlight technical solutions for climate change mitigation, as well as participatory governance approaches that strengthen climate resilience and support the integration of restoration into national and regional...
COP24 Side Event “The protection, restoration and connectivity of marine, coastal and freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean: the challenges ahead.”
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, through its DIMFE Initiative is co-organising, together with PAMEX Local Invest Finance Facility (PLIFF) and MedWet, a side event dedicated to one of the Mediterranean’s most pressing challenges: restoring and reconnecting marine, coastal and freshwater ecosystems. The session will examine how restoration, connectivity and effective regional collaboration can support the achievement of GBF Targets 2 & 3. Date: 3 December 2025 - 17:45 -18:45...
COP24 Side Event” Blue Future: Inclusive Pathways towards a Regional Vision for Integrated Coastal and Marine Management
The session will gather leading regional organisations and national authorities — including the League of Arab States, ministries from Türkiye and Albania, APAL Tunisia (Mehdi BEN HAJ), Plan Bleu, UNEP/MAP - SPA/RAC, IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation and the Arab Office for Youth and Environment — to exchange concrete actions, lessons learned and priorities for stronger regional cooperation. Date: 3 December 2025 - 13:30–14:30 - Astor Plenary Hall (Floor 1)Location: Cairo, Egypt Learn...
COP24 Side Event “Integrating Species Conservation and Resource Management : Implementing the Species Action Plans for Cetaceans and Sharks & Rays towards Target 4”
This side event, organized by WWF Mediterranean, will focus on turning commitments into concrete actions for the conservation of cetaceans, sharks, and rays.The session will feature UNEP/MAP – Barcelona Convention, UNEP/MAP – SPA/RAC, Plan Bleu, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Pelagos Initiative, Tethys Research Institute, ACCOBAMS, and other partners, exploring collaborative pathways and co ordinated actions to strengthen species conservation and sustainable resource management across...
COP24 Side Event “One Mediterranean, One Future: Integrated Actions for a Resilient Sea”
This morning’s side event organized by the GEF MedProgramme, featuring Mohamad Kayal, together with the Permanent Secretariat of the Commission on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution and the Secretariat of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR), represented by Iryna Makarenko and Birgit Vogel.INFO/RAC will also be present at the event.A valuable opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation and advance concrete actions for the protection of...
COP24: Side Events – 3 December 2025
🛡️Governance & Monitoring 🕣8:30📌Malachite I+II- "Legal indicators: Tools for evaluating the Barcelona Convention"Centre International de Droit Comparé de l’Environnement - Laurent Vassallo-"The Compliance Committee and its Role"Compliance Committee of the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols - Aysin Turpanci-"One Mediterranean, One Future: Integrated Actions for a Resilient Sea" GEF MedProgramme -Mohamad Kayal, Present with Iryna Makarenko & Birgit...
COP24 ANNIVERSARY EVENT
On the occasion of the opening day of COP24 in Cairo UNEP/MAP Coordinator Tatjana Hema will inaugurate the ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of UNEP/MAPFollowing the opening remarks, Tatjana Hema will present the celebratory video “Odyssey Reloaded”, created for the 50th anniversary.The video pays tribute to the Mediterranean, guiding viewers on a symbolic journey through time: from its inspiring beginnings in 1975, to the present dedicated to environmental protection, and on to a...
COP 24 KICKS OFF IN CAIRO
Today marks the opening of COP 24 in Cairo, bringing together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to advance global environmental governance and sustainable development.AGENDA FOR TODAY:09:00 – 10:00 | INFORMAL MEETING OF HEADS OF DELEGATIONS – Room: Beryl I+II10:00 – 10:30 | OPENING OF THE MEETING & ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS – Astor Plenary Hall10:30 – 11:00 | CAIRO MINISTERIAL DECLARATION11:00 – 12:00 | PROGRAMME OF WORK AND BUDGET 2026-202712:00 – 13:00 | THEMATIC DECISIONS:IG.27/1...
BARCELONA CONVENTION COP24
This important event brings together the 22 Contracting Parties — the 21 Mediterranean coastal countries and the European Union — along with the main bodies and regional centres of the UNEP/MAP system, which coordinates the implementation of the Barcelona Convention. COP24 marks the 24th meeting of the Parties to the Convention, the international agreement for the protection of the marine and coastal environment of the Mediterranean, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Under the theme:...
The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries 2025
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...
Coastal Cities & Climate Mobility in the Mediterranean – The Global Centre for Climate Mobility
A special webinar dedicated to Mediterranean Day, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) in collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). Young storytellers and regional experts come together to: highlight how climate change is reshaping Mediterranean coastal cities, mobility, and immobility share emerging evidence and policy insights aligned with the priorities of the Union for the Mediterranean elevate youth perspectives on the human dimensions of climate...
The 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean
Foreign ministers from the Euro-Mediterranean region are meeting in Barcelona to renew thirty years of commitment to regional cooperation. The 10th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean marks the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process and offers an opportunity to reaffirm a shared commitment and to adopt a new strategic vision for the UfM. Date: November 28 2025Location: Barcelona Learn more
Final Conference of the LIFE SeaForest Project
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,...
The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries 2025
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. Date: November 28 2025 - 10.00–11.30 (CET – Rome time)Location: FAO headquarters, Rome and online Learn more
From December 2nd to 5th, 2025 
24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties [COP 24] • Cairo, Egypt
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.
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