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Waste2Fashion officially takes off: turning textile waste into circular opportunity
Hosted by MedWaves at the Barcelona Circular Hub, Waste2Fashion’s first Steering Committee aligned partners, reviewed plans, and visited the Catalonia pilot site.
CAREMED Launches a Regional Transformation of Primary Healthcare Across the Mediterranean
CAREMED launches a transnational collaboration to strengthen primary healthcare across the Mediterranean, with a focus on chronic disease management and community-centered care models. Funded by the EU under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the project brings together partners from seven countries through pilot interventions, joint training, and shared operational tools to build more resilient health systems.
CLOSER – Services and solutions closer to the people
CLOSER aims to transform the way social services are conceived and managed for everyone. No longer top-down packages, but solutions built together by those working in institutions and those operating on the ground, such as associations and local communities living in those areas.
MedJICARP, a new research project to monitor climate change in the Mediterranean waters
MedJICARP aims to provide a platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned in operational oceanography for climate change monitoring.
SMARTMED has officially kicked off: Mediterranean cities go smart!
On 25 September 2025, we launched our journey towards smarter, greener and more inclusive Mediterranean cities at JOIST Innovation Park, Larissa.
Partners from Greece, Tunisia and Jordan joined forces to shape the future of smart, sustainable and people-centered cities.
Over the next three years, SMARTMED will provide digital tools, training and pilot actions to help cities transform.
MEDAIGENCY Harnesses Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Health Emergency Preparedness Across the Mediterranean
Across the Mediterranean, communities continue to face emergencies triggered by climate events, conflict, displacement, and infrastructure strain. When crises strike, delays in coordination, information gaps, and limited preparation often cost lives. MEDAIGENCY aims to change this by developing and adapting AI-powered solutions that help institutions respond faster, smarter, and more equitably.
YEP MED becomes a benchmark for blue-skills training in the Mediterranean
Recognised with the Blue Skills & Ocean Literacy Award at the 2025 WestMED Conference, YEP MED stands out as a flagship ENI CBC MED project. Its innovative training model and strong cross-border partnership continue to boost youth employability and support sustainable development of the Mediterranean’s blue economy.
Interreg NEXT MED releases the collective Mediterranean playlist for Mediterranean Day 2025
This year we celebrate Mediterranean Day with a collective playlist created from the songs shared by our community across the region. This musical snapshot reflects the diversity, voices, and shared identity of the Mediterranean.
Strengthening coastal communities’ resilience to climate change: MedPROACT project kicks off at Union for the Mediterranean headquarters
Adaptation of coastal communities and restoration of Mediterranean marine ecosystems are the focus of the new MedPROACT project with pilot actions foresen in Italy, Jordan, Tunisia, and Türkiye.
Over 200 participants join Interreg NEXT MED projects launch and training in Bari, Italy
Lead partners from projects approved in the first call of proposals gathered in Bari (Italy) on 22 – 23 October 2025 for two days of training, networking, and team-building, strengthening their skills and fostering collaboration for a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Mediterranean region.