October 2024

Communicating the shift towards water resilience

Save the Date - Webinar on Fighting Disinformation: Tools and Strategies for Fact-Checking

The Mediterranean region faces unique climate challenges, such as rising sea levels, heatwaves, and biodiversity loss, which impact ecosystems, health, and the economy. Misinformation often distorts these issues, hindering policy and community action. To celebrate Mediterranean Day, join us for a dynamic panel session at our Tabadul event, where fact-checking experts will debunk myths and share tools to combat climate-related disinformation focused on the Mediterranean.

Announcing Our Partnership with the Switchers: Join the Introductory Session!

AMWAJ is excited to partner with the Switchers! We invite you to join us for an exclusive online session to share how this partnership will directly benefit you as green entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean.

Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 10:30 am CET+1 
Duration: 45 minutes
Platform: Zoom

The Switchers is a community of entrepreneurs and changemakers in the Mediterranean committed to environmental sustainability. They implement innovative solutions in a range of sectors and provide support through networking. Explore the Switcher community here!

CREAF - Check the New CREAF Website

Explore CREAF’s new website! This interactive hub offers research documents, staff profiles, news updates, learning resources, volunteer projects, and collaboration opportunities.

MedCities & WE&B - MedCities and Barcelona City Council Host First BAMM on Green & Blue Cities

AMWAJ member MedCities, with the support of Barcelona City Council, launched the first Barcelona Academy for Mediterranean Municipalities (BAMM), focusing on "Green & Blue Cities". This event brought together officials and experts to share insights on urban resilience. David Smith, Ph.D., of AMWAJ member WE&B, discussed the WEFE (Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem) nexus, highlighting its role in sustainable urban planning with Mediterranean-focused examples, including the Run4Life project. 

WE&B - Announcing a New Name: Water, Environment and Beyond

WE&B has officially transitioned to a non-profit research and consultancy cooperative, now named Water, Environment and Beyond (WE&B).

The name "beyond" reflects the organization's evolution over the past 10 years, moving beyond profit to address broader water and environmental challenges. The team and structure remain the same, continuing to focus on social and ecological business innovation while diving deeper into policy innovation.

MedWaves & CREAF - Launch of SEACURE Project in Vic, Spain

The SEACURE project, funded by the EU's Horizon Europe program, is a key initiative addressing nutrient pollution from soil to sea in the Mediterranean, promoting sustainable food production and ecosystem restoration. AMWAJ members MedWaves and CREAF are active partners, with MedWaves leading communication, dissemination, and policy efforts to connect science with public awareness. Alongside CREAF and regional partners, SEACURE focuses on scaling sustainable practices and nature-based solutions to improve soil health and reduce nutrient runoff across pilot sites in Spain, Italy, and Greece. The project launched with a kick-off in Vic, Spain, on 16-17 October.

Cener21 - Job Vacancy - Project Associate

Want to turn your passion for the environment into a fulfilling career? Join CENER21 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Opportunities4u

Call for Micro-Initiatives

BeMed is launching its 9th Call for Micro-Initiatives! Eligible organizations can apply for up to €10,000 with a minimum 30% co-financing. Applications are until 6 January 2025.

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PRIMA Internship

PRIMA will once again offer internship opportunities for young individuals from its South Mediterranean member countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey)

Events4u

Media Insights: Advancing Climate Emergency Reporting in European Newsrooms

The RESIST project is organizing a webinar on 19 November to equip media professionals with tools and knowledge for accurate reporting that serves local communities and vulnerable populations. The session will focus on improving newsroom climate emergency response plans, featuring experts and an interactive session to identify gaps and co-create reporting guidelines.

Opportunities4u

Course on Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development and Ocean Governance

This free 20-hour training course in English covers sustainable coastal tourism and ocean governance. Open to stakeholders, educators, and NGO representatives, it equips participants with tools for informed decision-making to preserve coastlines and oceans. Apply by 7 November.

AMWAJ stands for A Mediterranean Water And Journalism platform for sustainable development. We aspire to build an energy and water community around the Mediterranean. An initiative by REVOLVE.