Lebanese partners of the EUSEEDS project joined the launch of newly approved Interreg NEXT MED projects in Beirut on 10 February 2026. The event highlighted Lebanon’s role in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. On this occasion, Jean-Noël Baléo, Regional Director of Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie Middle East, presented EUSEEDS, which supports 24 universities in enhancing students’ digital and entrepreneurial skills.

The project was officially launched on 27–28 January 2026 in Kiato, Peloponnese, Greece, bringing partners together to begin planning Nature-Based Solutions that will help Mediterranean cities adapt and strengthen their resilience to climate change.

By developing a local Food Plan for the municipality to strengthen cooperation between farmers, schools, public authorities, and civil society.

The third webinar of the FOODGaP Transnational Capacity Building Programme, led by CIHEAM Bari, will focus on circular economy solutions to reduce food loss and waste, presenting practical tools, local experiences and scalable models for urban and peri-urban food systems across the Mediterranean.

Partners of the EmpowerNEET MED project explored Catalonia on 21–22 January, discovering inspiring Social and Solidarity Economy initiatives that help young people build opportunities and launch their own ideas. From the cooperative hub Bloc4 in Barcelona to the community-focused work of Delta Coop in Gavà, the visits highlighted real paths to youth empowerment. On 29 January, local municipalities joined forces to exchange ideas and prepare upcoming activities that will strengthen youth inclusion through social entrepreneurship.

The Lebanese University, a partner of WISEMED, drives impact by strengthening skills, enhancing regional cooperation, and fostering innovation to advance resilient and sustainable water management for a more secure Mediterranean future.

Lebanese University participates in the Interreg NEXT MED launch event, boosting its capacity for resilient and sustainable Mediterranean health initiatives.

In February, the second in-person partnership meeting took place in Spain, one of the project partner countries,hosted by AnySolution.

CRENoS (University of Cagliari) has launched a public selection for 1 Technologist within the Interreg NEXT MED project MedRESOURCE (Mediterranean initiative to REgenerate wastewater Sludges for Optimal Use towaRd a Circular Economy) – A_T_2.3_0368