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ReTour launches a call for expression of interest for an External Financial Auditor in the Jordan University of Science and Technology
The Jordan University of Science and Technology is seeking an External Financial Auditor for the ReTour project, which supports small tourism businesses through innovation, technology, and skills development. The auditor will be responsible for auditing the project’s financial statements and expenditures in accordance with EU regulations, the Interreg NEXT MED Programme financial rules, and applicable national legislation. Applications are due by 26 February 2026.
Building Resilient SMEs in the Tourism Industry
MEDAIGENCY Contributes to Dialogue on Building Societal and Territorial Resilience in Lebanon
At the Interreg NEXT MED launch event in Lebanon, MEDAIGENCY highlighted how AI-enabled interventions can strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery in contexts where crises increasingly overlap across the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Health in Crisis: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Resilience
Lebanese EUSEEDS partners at the Interreg NEXT MED launch event in Beirut
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.
NBS4MED to make Mediterranean cities more resilient to climate change
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.
Nature based solutions for climate resilient Mediterranean cities
Gov4GreenMed rethinks waste, food, and local governance in Scandicci
By developing a local Food Plan for the municipality to strengthen cooperation between farmers, schools, public authorities, and civil society.
Inclusive Governance Models 4 a Greener Transition in the Mediterranean
Would you like to learn more about circularity, food loss and food waste? Join the FOODGaP webinar on 18 February!
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.
Food Governance and Policies at local level
EmpowerNEET MED Partners Visit Local Institutions to Explore Social and Solidarity Economy Initiatives
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.
EmpoweerNEET MED: Upskilling NEETs through Social and Solidarity Economy
WISEMED: Builds Capacity for Mediterranean Water Sustainability in Lebanon
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.
Mediterranean joint Water management and conservation Sustainable solutions
CAREMED: Lebanese University Partner Strengthens Engagement at Interreg NEXT MED Launch Event in Lebanon
Lebanese University participates in the Interreg NEXT MED launch event, boosting its capacity for resilient and sustainable Mediterranean health initiatives.
Community-based Approach for Resilient Mediterranean Health