17/02/2026 PROJECTS
Would you like to learn more about circularity, food loss and food waste? Join the FOODGaP webinar on 18 February!
GOVERNANCE
Turning food waste into opportunity: join the FOODGaP circularity webinar

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

17/02/2026 PROJECTS
EmpowerNEET MED Partners Visit Local Institutions to Explore Social and Solidarity Economy Initiatives
SOCIAL
EmpowerNEET MED Partners Visit Local Institutions

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

17/02/2026 PROJECTS
WISEMED: Builds Capacity for Mediterranean Water Sustainability in Lebanon
GREEN
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

17/02/2026 PROJECTS
CAREMED: Lebanese University Partner Strengthens Engagement at Interreg NEXT MED Launch Event in Lebanon
SOCIAL
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

16/02/2026 PROJECTS
CLUSTERATLAS4MED: first results on digital rural tourism in the Mediterranean
SMART
CLUSTERATLAS4MED: first results on digital rural tourism in the Mediterranean

In February, the second in-person partnership meeting took place in Spain, one of the project partner countries,hosted by AnySolution.

CLUSTER for a dATa driven ruraL sustAinable touriSm for MEDiterranean SMEs

15/02/2026 OPPORTUNITIES PROJECTS
Open position for a Technologist to support the coordination of MedRESOURCE project activities
GREEN
Open position for a Technologist to support the coordination of MedRESOURCE project activities

CRENoS (University of Cagliari) has launched a public selection for 1 Technologist within the Interreg NEXT MED project MedRESOURCE (Mediterranean initiative to REgenerate wastewater Sludges for Optimal Use towaRd a Circular Economy) – A_T_2.3_0368

Mediterranean initiative to Regenerate wastewater Sludges for Optimal Use toward a Circular Economy

13/02/2026 PROJECTS
Sludge2Energy: Unlocking Clean Energy and Biochar from Dried Sludge Through Pyrolysis
GREEN
Sludge2Energy: Unlocking Clean Energy and Biochar from Dried Sludge Through Pyrolysis

The Sludge2Energy project uses a pyrolysis process to convert waste into energy-rich gases and biochar by heating dried sewage sludge in a low-oxygen environment. This approach transforms a disposal challenge into valuable energy and circular resources at a pilot scale.

Pyrolysis of Dried Sewage Sludge for the Production of Energy and Biochar as a Multifactor Process for Energy Efficiency and Reduction of Gas Emissions

13/02/2026 PROJECTS
EONANOBIOPS Opens Research Position to Advance Nano-Biopesticide Innovation in Italy
SMART
EONANOBIOPS Opens Research Position in Italy to Advance Nano-Biopesticide Innovation

The EONANOBIOPS project has opened a one-year research contract at the University of Catania to advance innovative nano-biopesticide delivery systems for sustainable agriculture.

Essential Oil-derived Next generation Nano-Biopesticides for Sustainable Eco-Friendly Agriculture

12/02/2026 PROJECTS
MERAVIGLIA strengthens Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in Rome
SOCIAL
MERAVIGLIA strengthens Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in Rome

At the Sala Tirreno in the Lazio Region, Fondazione Amesci, a partner in the MERAVIGLIA project, took part in the session dedicated to Italian beneficiaries of Interreg NEXT MED, promoting operational exchange and the sharing of best practices.

Mediterranean Entrepreneurship's Real Added Values to Innovate and Green Local and Inner Areas