SE01 - Interreg projects in Blue Economy: present and future
Organized by:
Mediterranean Multi-Programme Mechanism (MMM)
Description
The Mediterranean Multi-Program Mechanism (MMM) brings together Interreg programs to collaborate more closely and make better use of resources in the Mediterranean region. Since its inception in 2022, eight programs covering 22 Mediterranean countries are already participating.
Given that the blue economy and sustainable tourism are intrinsically linked concepts, the Sun&Blue Congress represents an ideal opportunity to share good practices from the Mediterranean in the field of the blue economy and to promote meaningful dialogue on how to move forward in this sector. It also provides a platform to explore how Interreg programs and projects can contribute to the development of a healthy and sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean, especially with a view to the post-2027 horizon.
The event will showcase good practices in the blue economy promoted by Interreg MMM, with high potential for scalability and/or replicability in the Mediterranean and other EU regions. It will be an opportunity for the public to discover new trends and innovative solutions in the blue economy and to exchange experiences with actors from the three shores of the Mediterranean.
Addressed to
Entrepreneurs, professionals offering innovative products/services in Blue Economy, researchers, staff of public bodies working on coastal topics, people interested on applying for funding.
Date and Time
19
November
15:30h -
17:00h
Room 1 - Tourism
Language
Inglés
Agenda
Preliminary Agenda
Moderator: Interreg NEXT MED
1. Introduction
2. Keynote Speaker - José Manuel Camarero Benítez – Regional Secretary for Tourism (TBC)
3. The Blue Mediterranean Partnership: the multilateral cooperation framework that supports Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) initiatives in Mediterranean countries, Union for the Mediterranean.
4. The present: Blue economy good practices and solutions (Panel format)
GREENMEDPORTS, Carbon Footprint Platform and Green Label Port Certification System, Representative from the North Tyrrhenian Port Network Authority (Italy)
SHARE4MED, Coalition Action Plan of Local Authorities for ocean and water preservation and restoration, The Blue Season Association (Tunisa)
The COMMUNITY4TOURISM PLATFORM, Josep Rodríguez, Strategic Projects Head - Tourism Department, Barcelona Provincial Council.
REGENERA4MED, Representative of the Catalan Tourism Board
WEST MED Blue Economy Initiative, Inspiring Success stories in Blue Economy projects, Representative from the WEST MED Initiative, Marta Pascual, Oceans & Sustainable Blue Economy - EU Spanish National Hub, WEST MED Initiative.
Q&A Interaction with the audience
5. The future: How do you see the place for Blue Economy in Interreg Projects especially considering the new Multiannual Financial Framework proposal launched by the EC in 2025?
(Open discussion - conversation format)
Aldo Puleo, Interreg NEX MED Programme, Programme Manager.
Axel Rodríguez, Interreg Euro-MED Programme, Project Officer.
Marta Pascual, WEST MED Initiative. National Hub Spain Contact.
6. Conclusions : European Commission, DG MARE, Iglika Yakova (TBC)