The EU4Ocean Coalition is organising the fifth edition of the #MakeEUBlue Awards. The awards aim to recognise successful ocean literacy initiatives that show the crucial importance of the ocean in all facets of life. This years edition of the #MakeEUBlue Awards focuses on skills development and learning open (...) Read more.

The Coalition of cities, regions, islands and ports for the Mission Ocean and Waters, implemented by the CO-WATERS Horizon Europe project, is now open to waterfront authorities and their local partners and stakeholders. CO-WATERS provides a coherent set of services to support (...) Read more.

The Libyan International Maritime Economy Forum, held on 10–11 January 2026 in the Misurata Free Zone, brought together high-level national, regional, and international stakeholders to discuss critical issues in the maritime economy, transport logistics, and trade; reflecting Libya’s strategic position linking (...) Read more.

On 29 January 2026, an AIDARA-led event on the reuse of purified water as a strategic resource for agricultural, industrial, and civil uses was held in Bari, Italy with the support of the WestMED Initiative. Hosted at the Palazzo dell’Acqua, the event (...) Read more.

On 3 February 2026, a conference titled From Coast to Innovation: Shaping Malta’s Blue Economy was held in Malta, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and innovators to reflect on how the country can translate its maritime endowment into sustainable economic opportunity. The event was organised by Malta Enterprise within the context of the Blue Med Initiative and aimed at assisting businesses to develop further the blue economic potential. Balancing Environmental Stewardship, Climate Goals, and Competitiveness The event placed particular emphasis on the interface between environmental stewardship, climate objectives, and economic (...) Read more.