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10/04/2026 PROJECTS
DIEM Workshop III in Tunisia: Refining the Design of Cultural Heritage Training Modules
DIEM's Tunisian partner ANIMED organized an in-person workshop on March 26, 2026, at the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Humanities of the University of Manouba, bringing together academics, heritage professionals, institutional representatives, and training experts.
Developing Inclusive Education in the Mediterranean
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09/04/2026 PROJECTS
SHAREN takes center stage in Lebanon’s energy debate
The SHAREN project was highlighted at a World Energy Council gathering in Beirut, showcasing how renewable energy can be integrated into historic sites. The session emphasized balancing heritage preservation with sustainable innovation through pilot actions in Anjar and Byblos.
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09/04/2026 OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME
Jobs, tenders, training and more: discover the latest opportunities from the Interreg NEXT MED community
Find new jobs, tenders, and training opportunities across the Mediterranean with our weekly #MEDOPPORTUNITIES update.
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09/04/2026 PROJECTS
MILenARI project maintains momentum amid Middle East conflict
Despite the conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainties it brings, the MILenARI project continues to advance its mission: bringing accessible, academic CAR T cell therapy to the Mediterranean region.
Scaling-up advanced lentiviral (LV) and CAR-T academic production across the Mediterranean region
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09/04/2026 PROJECTS
WISEMED Promotes Innovative Water Management Solutions at National Co-creation Workshop in Tunisia
WISEMED co-creation workshop in Tunisia advancing innovative and sustainable water management solutions through collaboration among partners and local stakeholders.
Mediterranean joint Water management and conservation Sustainable solutions
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09/04/2026 PROJECTS
NBS4MED partners peer reviewed Nature-Based Solutions across the Mediterranean
Across the 22 cases that were reviewed, two climate-related challenges emerged consistently across territories: heatwaves and water scarcity.
Nature based solutions for climate resilient Mediterranean cities
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08/04/2026 OPPORTUNITIES PROJECTS
Waste2Fashion – Call for the selection of a Project Auditor in Egypt
The Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE), a partner of the Waste2Fashion project, invites qualified and independent auditors to submit proposals for the appointment of an External Auditor. Deadline to submit proposals: 20 April 2026
Developing a pilot circular system for post-consumer textile waste in the Mediterranean
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07/04/2026 PROJECTS
HorizonCraft launches questionnaire to better understand SMEs’ expectations
“Confartigianato Imprese Sud Sardegna” (Italy) has launched a new questionnaire to identify, as accurately as possible, the expectations of host companies within the project.
HorizonCraft: Sailing towards Mediterranean expertise building
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07/04/2026 PROJECTS
SHAREN analyzes Energy Sharing and Renewable Communities in Mediterranean Heritage Cities
The SHAREN project explores how Energy Sharing Solutions and Renewable Energy Communities can drive the energy transition in Mediterranean heritage cities. While barriers such as regulatory complexity, ageing infrastructure, and conservation constraints remain, the region’s strong renewable potential and growing policy support offer significant opportunities to integrate sustainable energy without compromising historic identity.
PROGRAMME KEY FIGURES
15
Participating countries100+
Eligible territories200+
Million people in the cooperation area292
Million euro total budgetIN FOCUS
TESTIMONIALS
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I am absolutely convinced of the importance of initiatives such as Interreg NEXT MED – a Programme created for the territories, with the territories, which puts the Mediterranean at the center of the European Union’s action. The success of the Programme is also related to the energy and commitment of the Region of Sardinia as Managing Authority.
Antonio Tajani
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy -
The different phases of the Mediterranean Basin Programme have promoted cooperation between people through partnerships among the public and private sectors, as well as the civil society. The importance of the Programme lies in its contribution to smart, sustainable and equitable development across the Mediterranean basin by supporting balanced, long-lasting, broad-based cooperation and multilateral governance.
Rania A. Al-Mashat
Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Egypt -
Within the framework of the European Union’s cooperation policies with partner countries, Interreg NEXT MED serves as a pivotal platform for collaborative action across the Mediterranean. Leveraging its extensive experience in implementing the largest cooperation initiative in the Euro-Mediterranean area, the Region of Sardinia is dedicated to fostering harmonious fruitful relations between the two shores, with a continued commitment extending into the post-2027 programming period.
Alessandra Todde
President of the Autonomous Region of Sardinia -
NEXT MED is the largest Interreg programme on the EU’s external borders both in terms of funding and geographical coverage. When agreeing on the priorities, the 15 participating countries very wisely decided to focus on the most pressing needs and problems of the Mediterranean, in particular those that are best tackled jointly rather than by each country on its own. This is very much in line with the Commission’s vision.
Slawomir Tokarski
Director of European Territorial Cooperation, Macro-regions, Interreg and Programmes Implementation at DG REGIO, European Commission
