MEDWISE partners gathered in Muğla, Türkiye, on 28–29 September 2026, reviewing progress achieved so far, addressing implementation priorities and defining the roadmap for the next phase of activities across the Mediterranean.
The MEDWISE – Mediterranean Waste Innovations for Sustainable Environments project held its First-Year General Meeting on 28–29 September 2026 in Muğla, Türkiye. Hosted by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the meeting marked an important milestone after the project’s first year of implementation.
The two-day meeting brought together MEDWISE partners from across the Mediterranean to take stock of progress achieved during the first year, review ongoing activities, and jointly plan the next phase of the project. Due to unforeseen circumstances, some partners participated online, and the meeting was therefore conducted in a hybrid format, ensuring broad participation and active contributions from the whole consortium.
Throughout the sessions, partners reviewed the project’s main activities, discussed achievements and implementation challenges, and agreed on priorities and actions for the coming period. Particular attention was given to strengthening project communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and outreach, with the aim of increasing the visibility and impact of MEDWISE activities and results across the Mediterranean region.
The General Meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, address implementation challenges, clarify responsibilities, and reinforce coordination among the partners. By the end of the second day, the consortium had consolidated a common roadmap for the months ahead and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the project’s objectives and solutions.
Beyond the technical sessions, the meeting offered valuable opportunities for networking and strengthening professional relationships. Partners attending in person also shared a social dinner featuring traditional Turkish cuisine, providing a friendly and informal setting for cultural exchange and closer cooperation.
The successful completion of the MEDWISE first-year General Meeting represents an important step in moving the project’s initial implementation phase towards the future development, testing and deployment of its activities and solutions.
Through continued cooperation among partners in Italy, Spain, Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, MEDWISE is working to advance circular economy approaches, sustainable organic waste management and innovative solutions for a more resource-efficient Mediterranean.
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University was pleased to host the MEDWISE consortium and contribute to strengthening the collaboration that will guide the project into its second year.
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13/10/2026
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