Next Med
Topic: Governance of cooperation
MEDinCHAMBERS Opens Call for External Technical Expert in Egypt: TCLF Green Transition & Knowledge Hub Manager
CEEBA seeks an expert for the EU-funded MEDinCHAMBERS project to to support SMEs in the TCLF sector through green transformation advisory and Knowledge Hub management.
SHARE4MED: Meet the Associated Partner for coastal protection and marine restoration in Algeria
The Association Ecologique Marine Barbarous contributes to SHARE4MED as an Associated Partner, supporting marine conservation and coastal governance in Algeria.
Through advisory activities and pilot actions on artificial reefs, it helps strengthen local capacities and promote sustainable Mediterranean ecosystems.
CLOSER opens a career opportunity for Tender Manager in Jordan
Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD), partner of the Interreg NEXT MED project CLOSER, has officially opened a recruitment process for the position of Tender Manager.
FOODGaP Chronicles-Equity, right to food and preparedness for extreme events
On 18 March, CIHEAM Bari, EPLO, and the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital held the fourth FOODGaP webinar, bringing together voices from municipal governance, international organizations, academia, and civil society to examine food systems through the lens of justice, inclusion, and resilience.
Join the SHARE4MED Initiative: Call for Expressions of Interest
SHARE4MED in Italy is seeking experts or organisations to support strategic activities related to the Coalition of Mayors for Mission Ocean and the development of the Shared Transition Agenda and the SHARE4MED Legacy Plan, contributing to stronger cooperation among Mediterranean municipalities. Deadline to apply: 31/03/2026
FOODGaP Chronicles – Circularity, Food Loss and Food Waste: Insights from the 3rd Capacity Building Webinar
On 18 February 2026, CIHEAM Bari hosted the third webinar of the FOODGaP Capacity Building Programme, bringing together experts, cities and practitioners to discuss circular approaches to food loss and waste. Through policy insights and practical experiences—from behavioural change in school canteens to food recovery hubs and municipal circular economy models—the session explored how cities can accelerate the transition toward sustainable and inclusive food systems.
Strengthening food policy through multilevel governance and participation in the FOODGaP project
Held on 4 February 2026 and led by the EPLO Institute for Sustainable Development, the second FOODGaP peer-learning webinar explored how effective food policies depend on strong governance systems, vertical coordination across levels, and meaningful participation. Drawing on experiences from international, metropolitan and local contexts, speakers highlighted the importance of clear mandates, structured collaboration and institutional continuity to deliver more coherent, inclusive and sustainable urban food systems.
SHARE4MED at the European Parliament for the Mediterranean Pact event
The SHARE4MED project was at the European Parliament in Brussels for the event “Mediterranean Pact, From Territories to Cities – The Shared Transition Agenda” contributing to discussions on cooperation and sustainable development across the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean municipalities are stepping into the digital future with SMARTMED
SMARTMED supports Mediterranean municipalities in upgrading public services through smart energy and health pilot applications. By combining real-world testbeds, cross-border cooperation and strategic digital planning, the project strengthens governance and accelerates sustainable urban transformation.
Gov4GreenMed – Tender for the Development of a Mobile Application on Sustainable Waste Management in Tunisia
The Tunis International Center for Environmental Technologies (CITET), Tunisian partner in the Gov4GreenMed project, invites development agencies to submit proposals for the design and development of a mobile application on sustainable waste management in Tunisia. Deadline for submission of proposals: 24th of March 2026.