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Interreg NEXT MED Monitoring Committee convenes in Brussels to approve green transition projects
Representatives of the 15 countries participating in the Interreg NEXT MED Programme will meet in Brussels on 5–6 May 2026 for the 4th meeting of the Monitoring Committee. One of the key agenda items will be the approval of projects submitted under the Programme’s second call for proposals dedicated to the green transition.
MAENA launches a call for a controller auditor to ensure financial compliance in Tunisia
Deadline for the submission of offers is set for the 1st of June 2026 at 12:00 (Tunisia time)
Replenishing the small water cycle towards a more resilient Agriculture
Gov4GreenMed publishes a new catalogue of participatory waste management practices across the Mediterranean
Gov4GreenMed has published a new catalogue bringing together participatory waste management practices from across the Mediterranean. The catalogue shows that effective local waste management depends not only on technical solutions, but also on inclusive governance, stakeholder cooperation and active citizen participation.
Inclusive Governance Models 4 a Greener Transition in the Mediterranean
SMARTMED in Action: real city pilots
SMARTMED is bringing smart city innovation into real life by testing energy, environmental and digital health solutions in the Municipality of Deir Alla, Jordan, demonstrating how technology can improve public services and quality of life.
SMARTMED: Exciting developments are coming to Tunisia
The SMARTMED project is advancing smart city innovation in Tunisia by showcasing digital solutions, supporting SMEs and fostering collaboration to drive sustainable urban development across the Mediterranean region.
EmpoweerNEET Project: Call for Training Providers (Lebanon)
Training Providers Lebanon are invited to apply for the EmpoweerNEET project. The call supports delivery of training on SSE, entrepreneurship, and employability skills for NEET youth.
EmpoweerNEET MED: Upskilling NEETs through Social and Solidarity Economy
Interview with the SmartGreenEcos coordinator: "this project creates a shared ecosystem where businesses can learn from one another"
In this Q&A, Dr. Demetris Eliades, Project Coordinator of SmartGreenEcos, explains why the project matters for the Mediterranean and how it aims to support agri-food SMEs through practical tools, cooperation and innovation.
SMARTMED: Respect for people and the environment is not just a value, it is the foundation of meaningful innovation
SMARTMED is a forward-looking initiative addressing shared Mediterranean urban challenges through smart, sustainable, and people-centered solutions. By combining innovation in energy, environment, and community well-being with strong collaboration between institutions and citizens, the project aims to create more resilient, efficient, and livable cities.
FOODGaP in Rome: A Bridge Between History and Future for Mediterranean Food Sustainability
Partners from Italy, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, and Lebanon will join in rome from 5-7 MAy to rethink food governance, tackling issues such as poverty and the shortening of supply chains, while empowering citizens to actively shape their own food future. Three days of sharing ideas and strengthening cooperation. FOODGaP is taking shape.
Food Governance and Policies at local level







