Speakers
Aldo Puleo
Programme Manager. Interreg NEXT MED Programme
With a solid background in Political Science, International Cooperation, and Diplomatic Studies, Aldo Puleo currently heads the International Relations Office of the Interreg NEXT MED Management Authority, the largest cross-border cooperation program in the Mediterranean.
Since 2003, he has been involved in European research and innovation programs (VI Framework, AL-INVEST, ASIA INVEST) and since 2008 he has played key roles in the field of Mediterranean territorial cooperation in ENPI/ENI programs.
As Program Manager of Next Med, he coordinates the implementation of calls for proposals focused on the green transition, the blue economy, inclusive cooperation, and multilateral governance, helping to align projects with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Union for the Mediterranean Agenda.
His extensive experience in multilevel structures and Euro-Mediterranean networks provides him with essential insight into identifying funding opportunities, enabling strategic relationships, and facilitating the replicability of good practices in the blue economy.
Session:
- SE01 - Interreg projects in Blue Economy: present and future
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.
Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Keynote Speaker
3. Sustainable Tourism in Interreg Mediterranean Programmes: Overview and State of Play.
4. Round table: The present: Blue economy good practices and solutions.
- GREENMEDPORTS: Carbon Footprint Platform and Green Label Port Certification System.
- SHARE4MED: Coalition Action Plan of Local Authorities for ocean and water preservation and restoration.
- COMMUNITY4TOURISM
- REGENERA4MED
- WEST MED Blue Economy Initiative: Inspiring Success stories in Blue Economy projects.
5. Round table: 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?
6. Conclusions
Language
English