Boosting the implementation of the EU Mission: Tools, Strategies, Knowledge and Legacy for the Mediterranean Sea basin

Ecomondo will be the stage for the BlueMissionMed Mediterranean BootCamp and the key event of BlueMissionMed, a Horizon Europe CSA supporting the European Commission for the implementation of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030” in the Mediterranean Sea basin.
It represents the culmination of an extensive 3-years work dedicated to stakeholder engagement, innovative solution identification and capacity building for mobilization dedicated to the common objective of water depollution in the Mediterranean basin. 

Session Chairs

Representative of CPMR (TBD)

Program

15.00 Opening Remarks & Welcome

Chair: CNR

Presentation of the objectives of Day 2, focused on enhancing cooperation, scaling up solutions, and sustaining the legacy of the Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters in the Mediterranean.

Building the Mediterranean Community of Practice
Moderated by:
A participatory dialogue on how regional stakeholders can co-create long-term cooperation strategies. The Sectorial Perspective.

With contributions from:
SDG4MED, MedCruise, MedCities, Rivers Districts, and others

Topics:

• Aligning local, regional, and national efforts for Mission’ sectorial implementation
• Sustaining engagement beyond BlueMissionMed
• Creating long-lasting Mediterranean alliances

Skills and Services for the Mission
Led by: MedWaves & CNR

• Presentation of the Mediterranean Catalogue of Experts & Services (MedWaves)

Lessons learnt from the LH projects (REMEDIES, SeaClear2.0, Rhemediation, iMarmeid)

• Highlights from capacity-building and technical assistance efforts (Ecorys)
• Supporting the next generation of Regional and Thematic Hubs (CNR)

Cross-Fertilisation & Regional Innovation Pathways
Spotlight Session: Sustainability4MedLight
Moderated by: CPMR

Showcasing regional innovations aligned with the Mission objectives and exploring mechanisms for scaling.

Discussion points:

• Local innovation drivers
• Enabling frameworks and support systems
• Future pathways for cooperation

Participants winners of the Associated Regions call

Transferability & Strategic Alignment
Co-Chaired by: CNR & CPMR

Focus: Building replication models and cross-programme synergies
With contributions from:

• Blue Economy Task Force (INTERREG Euro-MED synergy)
• La Saison Bleue – Blue Africa Summit
• Black Sea Priorities
• Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership and Biodiversity initiatives
• Union for the Mediterranean
• UNEP Flagship Initiatives (TBC)

16.30 Wrap-Up & Forward Vision
Representative of European Commission, DG MARE, DG RTD, DG ENV

• The Ocean Pact framework
• The Water Resilience strategy framework

Reflections on Mission legacy and sustainability to sustain the Mediterranean Mission Community