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Aquaculture
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Together for the Med

Margaux Janin

Together for the Med is a partnership of 46 Mediterranean NGOs, International Organisations, research centres, private companies, networks or foundations, dedicated to reducing the pressures on Mediterranean biodiversity. We work(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Climate change | Environment | Fisheries/Marine resources | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Governance and Legislation |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

Blue Tourism Initiative

Angelo Sciacca

The projectThe Blue Tourism Initiative is a global multi-stakeholder innovation program focused on the environmental management, governance, and planning of coastal and maritime tourism in three marine regions: the Mediterranean,(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Diversification of marine activities | Tourism | Oceanography | Governance and Legislation |
  • Geographical coverageGlobal |

RELIFE

LIFE RESEARCH

  • Geographical Macro-themesEducation/training networks & jobs | Environment | General maritime and Mediterranean information | Marine biotechnologies | Maritime safety/surveillance/security | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Oceanography | Circular economy | Pollution / marine litter |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

Innovative Sustainable Economy Interreg Euro-MED governance projects

BETA Technological Center & Emilia Romagna

  • Geographical Macro-themesAquaculture | Climate change | Environment | Fisheries/Marine resources | Marine biotechnologies | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Renewable energy | Circular economy | Governance and Legislation |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

WeMED_NaTOUR

Marika Mazzi Boém

The EU WeMED_NaTOUR Project intends to focus on West Mediterranean natural marine sites and maritime/coastal destinations to develop responsible and sustainable transnational eco-smart tourism packages according to the blue economy(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Diversification of marine activities | Tourism |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

ECO CRUISING FU_TOUR

Marika Mazzi Boém

The complexity of the Mediterranean requires shared solutions and the inclusion of all the key players during the cooperative process. The ECO-CRUISING FU_TOUR therefore aims to address common challenges and(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesEducation/training networks & jobs | Environment | Tourism | Ports and harbours |
  • Geographical coverageRegional (only Mediterranean sea basin) |

Platform for Sustainable Food Systems in the Mediterranean

CIHEAM, FAO, PRIMA, UfM

The SFS-MED Platform is a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at promoting collaborative actions for the sustainable transformation of food systems in the Mediterranean, ultimately accelerating progress on the delivery of the(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Climate change | Education/training networks & jobs | Environment | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Public private funding | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Circular economy | Governance and Legislation |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY BY WAVES TRAP

GECO - GLOBAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIONS S.R.L.

The primary objective of the project is to produce sustainable energy, in high volume and with high power, harnessing the energy possessed by the waves of the sea even if(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesClimate change | Diversification of marine activities | Environment | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Renewable energy | Scientific research / technologies / innovation |
  • Geographical coverageGlobal |

Barcelona Blue Economy

Barcelona Activa – Barcelona City Council

Barcelona's Blue Economy Strategy boosts and promotes the blue sectors as a new economic hub for the city. It was launched in 2021 by the Barcelona City Council with the(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesAquaculture | Biodiversity and ecosystems | Climate change | Diversification of marine activities | Education/training networks & jobs | Environment | Fisheries/Marine resources | General maritime and Mediterranean information | Heritage | Marine biotechnologies | Maritime safety/surveillance/security | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Public private funding | Renewable energy | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Tourism | Transport/shipping | Oceanography | Circular economy | Citizen science | Pollution / marine litter | Ports and harbours |
  • Geographical coverageNational/local |

Tunisia Waterfront LAC

Joseph Caristena

Tunisi City Waterfront

  • Geographical Macro-themesClimate change | Education/training networks & jobs | Public private funding | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Circular economy | Citizen science |
  • Geographical coverageGlobal |

Ocean Ecostructures

Ignasi Ferr

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Climate change | Diversification of marine activities | Environment | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Oil & gas - Mineral resources | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Circular economy | Ports and harbours |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

Blueware Slovenia

Peter Medica

Slovenian innovation community for sustainable blue economy

  • Geographical Macro-themesAquaculture | Biodiversity and ecosystems | Climate change | Diversification of marine activities | Education/training networks & jobs | Environment | Fisheries/Marine resources | General maritime and Mediterranean information | Heritage | Legislation | Marine biotechnologies | Maritime safety/surveillance/security | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Oil & gas - Mineral resources | Public private funding | Renewable energy | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Spatial planning/areas management | Telecommunication | Tourism | Transport/shipping | Oceanography | Circular economy | Citizen science | Governance and Legislation | Pollution / marine litter | Ports and harbours |
  • Geographical coverageNational/local |

SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth

Angela Schultz-Zehden

  • Geographical Macro-themesAquaculture | Biodiversity and ecosystems | Climate change | Diversification of marine activities | Education/training networks & jobs | Environment | Fisheries/Marine resources | Legislation | Marine biotechnologies | Maritime stakeholders / clusters | Public private funding | Renewable energy | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Spatial planning/areas management | Tourism | Circular economy | Citizen science | Governance and Legislation | Pollution / marine litter | Ports and harbours |
  • Geographical coverageGlobal |

Co-evolution of coastal human activities & Med natural systems for sustainable tourism & Blue Growth in the Mediterranean

National Institute of Marine Sciences and technologies (INSTM)

The growth of tourism in the Mediterranean, especially in coastal areas, and the effects of climate change will continue to affect landscapes, soil and coasts stability/erosion, put pressure on species(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Environment | Legislation | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Spatial planning/areas management | Tourism |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |

Strong human networks for effective Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean

MedPAN, Port-Cros National Park, Brijuni National Park, Zakynthos National Park, Portofino MPA, Torre del Cerrano MPA, Torre Guaceto MPA, Strunjan Park, INCA, Marilles Foundation

When they are effectively managed, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one of the most effective tools for the conservation of marine biodiversity. But to perform, Mediterranean MPAs need more human(...) Read more.

  • Geographical Macro-themesBiodiversity and ecosystems | Education/training networks & jobs | Fisheries/Marine resources | Public private funding | Scientific research / technologies / innovation | Spatial planning/areas management |
  • Geographical coverageMediterranean (widespread) |