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Topic: Governance of cooperation
Innovation for Mediterranean Cities: Summary of the SMARTMED Smart Information Day in Jordan
On 29 December 2025, the SMARTMED Information Day was successfully held at Rueeha Hall in the Municipality of DeirAlla, bringing together representatives from local authorities, project partners, community members, and key stakeholders in digital transformation and sustainable urban development. Organised under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the event provided an important platform to present the project’s vision and its role in supporting smarter and more sustainable medium-sized cities. Through presentations, updates on digital platforms for smart waste management and eHealth services, and interactive exchanges, participants contributed valuable insights to address real urban challenges and strengthen future implementation in DeirAlla and the wider region.
FOODGaP Chronicles on Monitoring for Action: Using Evidence to Inform and Drive Food Policy Decisions
We are pleased to share the first FOODGaP Chronicles, capturing key insights from the initial online workshop of the FOODGaP Capacity Building Programme, held on January 14, 2026.
FOODGaP Webinar on Multilevel Governance and Food Policy Coordination: Learn More and Join the Discussion
We are thrilled to explore together multilevel governance across vertical coordination and solutions designed and adopted by metropolitan cities, local authorities and policy-driven networks.
Join the FOODGaP Capacity Building Programme webinar on February 4, 2026!
MEDinCHAMBERS Kicks Off in Rome: Two Days of People, Ideas and Common Commitment for the Mediterranean Textile Transition
People, ideas and shared commitment came together in Rome as MEDinCHAMBERS officially kicked off. Over two days, partners and stakeholders aligned governance, innovation and ESG priorities to co-design concrete solutions for a greener, more resilient Mediterranean textile sector.
Call for Candidates: Financial Officer for SMARTMED Project
BUSINESSMED, the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises is seeking to appoint a part time Financial Officer for the EU-funded SMARTMED Project.
MEDinCHAMBERS: notice of selection for the position of senior expert for Communication and Digital Accounting of Project Results
CUEIM, lead partner of the MEDinCHAMBERS project, invites applications for a Senior Expert for Communication and Digital Accounting of Results.
Deadline for submission: 7 February 2026.
CLOSER kicks off in Jordan gathering governmental and international institutions, civil society and private sector representatives.
The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) set its firts operational meeting on 15 December
Meet the lead Partner of SHARE4MED: a tech company for marine data
ETT S.p.A., Lead Partner of SHARE4MED, coordinates the project and leads the development of the Governance Dashboard to monitor actions for the protection of Mediterranean coastal areas.
MEDinCHAMBERS Launches in Rome to Strengthen Mediterranean Alliance, Governance, and Sustainability in the Textile Sector
The MEDinCHAMBERS project launches in Rome on 14–15 January to build a Mediterranean alliance of Chambers of Commerce and key stakeholders, supporting Textile, Clothing, Leather & Footwear (TCLF) companies in circular, energy-efficient practices, fostering Living Labs, and promoting cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth.
The SHARE4MED Project: Launching Activities and Strengthening Mediterranean Cooperation for Sustainable Coastal and Maritime Governance
From institutional capacity building to data-driven governance, the initiative promotes sustainable coastal and maritime management aligned with the EU Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030.
The projects early actions also include international dialogue and synergies with GREENMEDPORTS,
reinforcing a collaborative and integrated approach to Mediterranean sustainability.