From Knowledge to Action: Accelerating the Mission Ocean and Waters Implementation in the Mediterranean region

The second day of the BlueMissionMed MED Bootcamp sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of one of the most strategic pillars of the Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”: knowledge transfer. As the Mission moves from vision to concrete implementation, ensuring that research and innovation effectively reach local action is key to achieving systemic transformation. The event will showcase how strategic knowledge sharing and ecosystem collaboration can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable and resilient Mediterranean.

Participants will be guided through a journey that begins with a high-level framing of the Mission and the role of local and regional actors, followed by a deep dive into BlueMissionMed’s tools for transformation. Insights from the Operational Roadmap for a pollution free Mediterranean Sea and a live Solutions4Med pitching session will showcase tangible, innovative practices with strong potential for transferability, investment-readiness, and impact at scale. This event is designed to connect entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, philanthropists, accelerators and innovation ecosystems with actionable ideas, emerging solutions, and financing strategies for Mediterranean sustainability. The session will close with an interactive roundtable on financing frameworks and enabling conditions for uptake.

The objective is clear: to empower Mediterranean actors with the tools, connections, and strategic clarity needed to turn knowledge into action and ensure a lasting legacy through shared implementation pathways.

Program

Moderators:
Stefania Campogianni, WWF Mediterranean
Irene Alonso, Ecorys
Matteo Bocci, Ecorys

14.00 Opening Remarks & Welcome

Moderator:
Stefania Campogianni, WWF Mediterranean

Introduction of Day 2 of the MED Bootcamp at Ecomondo, framing knowledge transfer as a strategic enabler of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”
Simone Quatrini, EC JRC, the Blue Economy Observatory

14.10 Knowledge for Action: Priorities, Solutions and Tools for the Mediterranean transformation

Moderator:
Stefania Campogianni, WWF Mediterranean

Presentation of the BlueMissionMed Report “Depolluting the Mediterranean”, as baseline technical criteria essential for the successful transfer and implementation of innovative solutions across the Mediterranean basin.

The session will feature presentations from leading projects showcasing practical examples and lessons learned:
Luca Ricci, RINA - RHE-MEDiation
Davide Poletto, VLPF - SeaClear2.0 + IPA Adrion Joinable
Fantina Madricardo, CNR ISMAR - Inspire 

Discussions will focus on aligning technical priorities, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and building a shared vision to accelerate regional and national action.

14.45 Financing the Transition - A Roundtable for Scaling Up

Moderator:
Matteo Bocci, Ecorys 

Keynote:
Delilah Al Khudhairy, Director for Maritime Policy & Blue Economy, DG MARE, European Commission. Blue Mediterranean Partnership (online)

Follow an interactive roundtable among key actors on financing frameworks, business models, and enabling conditions for solution uptake and replication across the Mediterranean. 
Speakers:
Marko Pretelin, INFORDATA - TASC-RestoreMed
Adeline Pilon, ELYX Foundation
Francesca Pradelli, IFAN
Yousr Ben Fadhel, BlueSeeds
Elizaveta Borovenskaya, One Ocean Foundation

15.20 Solutions4Med and BMM Support Programme - Pitching for Impact

Moderator:
Irene Alonso, Ecorys

Presentation of BlueMissionMed Support Programme and pitches of the 3 high-potential solutions by innovators from the Mediterranean ecosystem.
Focus:
- Scalable technologies and practices
- Nature-based and social innovations
- Transferability and investment-readiness

Pitch of 4 Solutions:
Luca Rinaldi, CLASSWASTE
Sorina Uleia, Recyclux
Marwen Mokdad, POLYCHAETA
Sylvalgae (TBD)

Francesca Pradelli, IFAN and Yousr Ben Fadhel, BlueSeeds will attend as panelists and interact with the BlueMissionMed pitchers.

15.55 Closing Remarks 
Loïc Blanchard, European Commission, DG RTD