Interreg NEXT MED

JADEITE hosts Transnational Workshop on Participatory Governance and Just Green Transition
2026-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Rome)
On February 17, from 10:00 to 13:00, the JADEITE project will host an online workshop dedicated to participatory governance and the promotion of a Just and Green Transition across the Mediterranean area.
The event is part of Work Package 3 – “Participatory governance: transnational learning and tool consolidation”, and specifically relates to Activity 3.1.3, a key milestone aimed at comparing and reflecting on the diverse territorial realities represented within the partnership.
This workshop builds on the outcomes of the Co-creation Workshop held in Pisa on December 10, where partners shared initial reflections on how to analyse participatory processes. Those contributions enabled JOHUD, as WP3 coordinator, to finalise a structured and robust methodology for the situational analysis, with a specific focus on the role of participatory tools in ensuring that the green transition truly leaves no one behind.
Workshop Objectives
The online session is designed as a space for transnational exchange and collective validation. In particular, the workshop aims to:

Validate the methodology: present the finalised approach for the situational analysis and share the first set of preliminary results from partner territories.
Assess participatory tools: discuss the current use of offline participatory instruments across regions and collect inputs to enhance their effectiveness.
Define the “Just Transition”: consolidate partners’ perspectives on the core elements of a green transition that is socially fair and inclusive, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.

The workshop represents an important step in aligning approaches, strengthening shared understanding and advancing participatory governance practices within the JADEITE project

WISEMED Organises Workshop on innovative Water Solutions for Agriculture in Rome
2026-02-19 10:00 - 13:00
On 19 February 2026, the WISEMED – MEDiterranean joint Water management and conservatIon SustainablE solutions project, co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, will host its National Co-Creation Workshop at ITABIA – Italian Biomass Association in Rome.
The workshop provides a unique opportunity to explore innovative solutions for water efficiency and non-conventional water resources in agriculture. Participants will present pilot solutions, assess their technical feasibility and environmental impacts, and discuss the potential for regional transferability. Researchers, sector experts, and local stakeholders will engage in an open discussion to advance sustainable water management practices in the Lazio region.
The event will be facilitated by experts from CREA – Council for Agricultural Research and Economics and ICU – Institute for University Cooperation.
Workshop highlights:

Presentation of WISEMED pilot solutions
Discussion on water use efficiency (WUE) and non-conventional water resources (NCW)
Assessment of technical feasibility, environmental impacts, and regional transferability
Open discussion among researchers and experts

The workshop will take place from 10:00 to 13:00.
Workshop language: Italian
Registration is required by 12 February.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable water management in agriculture.
Register here

DIEM International Workshop on Cultural Heritage Education and Training
2026-02-23 09:00 - 16:00
DIEM (Developing Inclusive Education in the Mediterranean) aims to strengthen inclusive access to education, lifelong learning, and skills development in the Cultural Heritage sector across Mediterranean countries.
As part of the project’s first-semester activities, an international workshop organised by the Lead Partner Sapienza University of Rome, in collaboration with Fondazione MeNO (PP2), will be held in Rome on 23 February 2026. The event will bring together universities, public institutions, and sector stakeholders.
Hosted at the Faculty of Architecture of Sapienza University of Rome (Piazza Borghese 9, Rome), the workshop represents a key moment of co-design and dialogue, aimed at jointly identifying training needs and strengthening synergies between academia and local contexts involved in the management and valorization of Cultural Heritage.
The event will be structured into three thematic working sessions, focused on collecting contributions and defining shared training priorities, and will conclude with a strategic roundtable discussion. This final session will play a preparatory role in the development of the DIEM transnational training system and in the definition of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) among participating institutions, supporting the adoption, implementation, and long-term sustainability of the project’s outcomes.

WORKSHOP AGENDA
09:00 Presentation of the DIEM Project and the Interreg NEXT MED Programme
Presentation of the DIEM Common Training System
09:30 SESSION 1 | The training gap in the Cultural Heritage sector
10:30 SESSION 2 | Complementary training pathways: limits and potential
11:30 Coffee break
12:00 SESSION 3 | Micro-credentials and standards for lifelong learning
13:00 Open discussion and Q&A
13:30 Lunch break
14:30 Final Roundtable | Workshop closing session
16:00 End of activities

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CERES Hosts Side Event at S-Access 2026 to Showcase Campus-Based Solutions for Zero-Emission Transitions
2026-04-08 09:00 - 11:30
On Wednesday, 8 April 2026, from 9 to 11:30 h, the CERES project (Centers of Excellence for Resilient Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Solutions) will organise Side Event 1 within the framework of S-Access 2026, hosted by the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
CERES is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme and supports the development of innovation ecosystems and resilient entrepreneurship by promoting cooperation, capacity building and the uptake of sustainable solutions across the Mediterranean region.
The Side Event, entitled “Spotlight on Campus Zero Emissions – Knowledge Transfer for Energy and Digital Transition”, is designed as a technical and experiential activity that combines expert presentations with a guided visit to real-life demonstration facilities on the UIB campus.
Participants will be introduced to the Campus Zero Emissions initiative, a comprehensive approach to energy transition that integrates renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, energy storage, sustainable mobility and digital management of energy systems. The visit will showcase concrete solutions such as photovoltaic and solar thermal installations, district heating and cooling systems, large-scale battery storage, smart charging infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid applications.
The event will demonstrate how university campuses can act as living laboratories and Centers of Excellence, enabling experimentation, validation and transfer of innovative solutions to businesses, public authorities and other territories. This approach is fully aligned with the objectives of the CERES project, which seeks to accelerate sustainable and resilient development through knowledge transfer and cooperation.
The Side Event is open to participants registered for S-Access 2026, with places reserved during the conference registration process.
More information

Registration via the official S-Access 2026 platform.
