Building a Mediterranean Water and Energy Community
Quote of the Month:
“Variety and flexibility were the essence of Beirut, as of Smyrna and Alexandria. Coming from further east, Beirut seemed like a European city; arriving from Europe, visitors felt they were in ‘a new world’.”
Mediterranean countries have come together to end bottom trawling fishing in order to rebuild fish stocks. This targets nursery areas of hake and deep-sea rose shrimp; thus protecting hake which is the most overfished specie in the sea.
Bringing together policy-makers, research and media, the 7th Beirut Water Week (BWW) was organized by Medurable at The Royal Hotel just north of Beirut from 8-10 April. BWW advanced the concept of building a water and energy community with Dr. Fadi Comair, director general of hydraulic and electrical resources in the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water, emphasizing the pivotal role of hydrodiplomacy in creating momentum and mutual incentives for Mediterranean cooperation. REVOLVE also participated in the 6th Mediterranean Forest Week (Beirut, 1-5 April).
The lifetime of a sail is usually no longer than 15 years maximum, after which the harmful polyester material is thrown away. Camilla Morelli sees great environmental value in recycling these sails, as well as a fun business opportunity.
Building today the Mediterranean of tomorrow: Call for strategic projects
The European Commission announced a call for strategic projects, with a budget of €68.5 million. The call addresses 7 priorities, ranging from supporting start-ups to energy efficiency. Submit your project by 3 July 2019,or contact us to participate in a proposal!
