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 -
Andalucía
Language
Inglés
Agenda
Preliminary Agenda (in English, speakers may intervene in Spanish)
Moderator: Interreg NEXT MED
- Introduction and objectives of the event by the moderator.
- The Blue Mediterranean Partnership: the multilateral cooperation framework that supports Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) initiatives in Mediterranean countries, Union for the Mediterranean.
- The present: Blue economy good practices and innovation in the Interreg NEXT MED Programme
5 projects from 5 Interreg MMM different Programmes linked to Blue Economy (coastal tourism, marine tourism, nautical tourism, eco-tourism or transversal link: climate change adaptation, preservation of marine resources, etc.).
Q&A Interaction with the audience
4. The future: How could the Blue Economy be better addressed in future territorial cooperation projects?
- How does WESTMED see the integration of Blue Economy in future territorial cooperation projects.
- How potential partners of Interreg projects orientate their project pipeline for the post-2027 programming period.
5. Conclusions: European Commission.