Next Med
Topic: Governance of cooperation
Who Governs the Food System Matters: Lessons from the FOODGaP Webinar
Experts and local leaders met under the FOODGaP Project to explore how coordination, participation, and multilevel governance can turn food policy ambitions into real-world results.
CLOSER officialy launched to strengthen social services in peripheral and underserved Mediterranean areas through models of participatory governance.
A press conference to launch CLOSER was held on Thursday 30 October at the Sala Martorana of Palazzo Comitini in Palermo
MEDinCHAMBERS is looking for a Senior Technical Management Expert in Spain
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona (CCIB) is seeking a Senior Expert for the technical management of the Interreg NEXT MED project MEDinCHAMBERS. Location: Barcelona, Spain. Deadline for applications: 20 February 2026.
Gov4GreenMed contributes to build stronger reuse circuits in central Catalonia
Mancomunitat La Plana is a successful waste management model in Catalonia that still seeks to improve reuse, prevention, and circular economy practices. To do so, it participates in the Gov4GreenMed project as an associate partner, which promotes participatory governance and greener waste policies across Mediterranean municipalities.
JADEITE is now on social media to connect and share about Green Transition through Participatory Governance
JADEITE has launched its social media presence across platforms to strengthen visibility, foster engagement, and share real-time updates on Green Transition through Participatory Governance.
Meet the coastal stewardship partner of SHARE4MED in Tunisia
La Saison Bleue promotes Tunisian coastal protection and marine awareness, supporting community engagement, sustainable development, and the implementation of SHARE4MED project activities.
Meet the academic partner of SHARE4MED in Algeria
The University of Science and Technology Oran Mohamed Boudiaf (USTO) in Oran will support the shared agenda, pilot actions on coastal habitat restoration, and act as a key interface with Algerian municipalities and local authorities.
Gov4GreenMed – Call for the selection of a Project Auditor in Tunisia
The Tunis International Center for Environmental Technologies (CITET), Tunisian partner of the Gov4GreenMed project, invites qualified and independent auditors to submit proposals for the selection of a Project Auditor at national level. Deadline to submit proposals: 19th of February 2026
Innovating for a Smarter MED Region: Recap of the SMARTMED Info Day in Greece
On 12 November 2025, the SMARTMED Information Day was successfully held at the JOIST Innovation Park, bringing together key stakeholders dedicated to advancing smart waste management and e-health solutions across the Mediterranean. Organised within the framework of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the event featured insightful presentations and discussions on the project’s objectives, as well as the innovative digital platforms currently under development to optimise waste management and enhance e-health services. Contributions from the URBACT SMALL project and the Municipality of Larissa provided valuable perspectives on real urban and operational challenges, while the active participation of business and industry representatives further enriched the dialogue. The event highlighted a shared commitment to building more sustainable, efficient, and health-oriented services for medium-sized cities across the Mediterranean region.
SMARTMED Project Information Day in Tunis – Highlights
On 23 December 2025, the SMARTMED project successfully held an Information Day in Tunis, Tunisia, bringing together key stakeholders from the fields of eHealth, Smart Energy, Sustainable Urban Management, and Waste Management. Organised by BUSINESSMED, the event provided a valuable platform for dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of Smart Cities in the Mediterranean region. Through insightful presentations and dynamic exchanges, participants explored how SMARTMED aims to support the transformation of cities into intelligent, inclusive, and human-centred urban environments through digital empowerment, transnational cooperation, and sustainable urban governance.