From 13 to 15 October in Brussels, Interreg NEXT MED returns to #EURegionsWeek with an engaging programme featuring a hackathon on sustainable tourism, a showcase of transnational cooperation, and our NAWAMED project competing in the REGIOSTARS Awards. Don’t miss it!
Interreg NEXT MED will participate in the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek), the largest annual event dedicated to European Cohesion Policy. The event will take place from 13 to 15 October 2025 in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders from across Europe.
Following last year successful workshop Mediterraneans got talent: Empowering youth with blue and green skills,our Programme returns with a dynamic and engaging agenda.Discover the highlights of our participation and register to attend:
Mass tourism continues to pose challenges to the Mediterranean region, impacting ecosystems, cultural heritage, and local economies. But solutions existand they start with collaboration. Join us for a 90-minute hackathon where participants will co-create actionable strategies for sustainable and culturally respectful tourism. The best ideas may be eligible for future Interreg funding.
Partners: Interreg Italy-France Maritime, Interreg NEXT MED, European Commission DG REGIO, Interact, European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN)
Speakers:
Moderator: Rosa Escamilla, Interact
For over 25 years, Interreg transnational programmes have successfully addressed complex socio-economic, environmental, and societal challenges across the EU. Visit our stand to explore impactful projects, meet project representatives, and engage with a creative installation symbolising the power of cross-border cooperation.
Partners: Interreg North-West Europe, Interreg Atlantic Area, Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic, and Interreg NEXT MED
NAWAMED (Nature-Based Solutions for Domestic Water Reuse in Mediterranean Countries) is a finalist in the Green Transition category of the REGIOSTARS 2025 Awards. The project demonstrates how public buildings across Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Malta can become water producers, not just consumers.
Join us at the live pitch session and cast your vote in the Public Choice Award, starting 2 September until 15 October at noon.
We are delighted to invite you to the award ceremony where the winners of the five REGIOSTARS 2025 categories and the public choice award are announced. We are proud to support the NAWAMED project as a finalist in the Green Transition category and wish the team the best of luck!
After the award ceremony, join us for a festive evening celebrating the winners and the finalists.
Learn more about the European Week of Regions and Cities: https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu
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