MIO - ECSDE

05/03/2026

🌱 Launch of the Forum

🤓 MIO-ECSDE recently participated in the launch of the Shared Green Societies Forum in Brussels, a new European platform that brings together civil society, researchers, policymakers and local actors to support a fair and inclusive green transition.

💪 The Forum aims to strengthen the link between research, policy and practice, ensuring that sustainability transitions are socially just, participatory and grounded in the needs of communities.

🔎 Read our reflections on the event and why it matters:
https://mio-ecsde.org/launch-of-the-shared-green-societies-forum-a-step-forward-for-inclusive-green-transitions/

On January 28th, 2026, the Shared Green Societies Forum officially launched in Brussels. This event brought together a vast network of civil society represen...

24/02/2026

It has been amazing to be one of the 15 exemplary projects supported by the UNESCO Office in Venice, in partnership with the Aberdeen Group Charitable Foundation, advancing research and education through innovative approaches. 🌍✨

Our participatory science project on marine litter in the Asterousia Biosphere Reserve demonstrated how community engagement, science, and education can drive collaborative governance and localized solutions for long-term resilience in biosphere reserves. 🤝🐬

The project produced a conceptual model for community-based research and effective marine plastic pollution governance, offering a scalable framework for other biosphere reserves to tackle marine plastic pollution through inclusive, community-driven strategies. ♻️

🙌 A heartfelt thank you to the 250 volunteers whose contributions made this research possible and continue to shape the future of our oceans! 💙🌊

For those interested, the results of our study can be read in our article 📖 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115474

🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=9JMpAFk-01E&feature=youtu.be

Implemented by the UNESCO Office in Venice, in partnership with the Aberdeen Group Charitable Foundation, the project ‘Promoting sustainable development thro...

20/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating Youth & Sustainability at the EnviroMORE Festival 🌿

💪 We’re proud to have been part of the EnviroMORE Festival on 30–31 January 2026 at the Goethe-Institut Kairo, where we celebrated three years of environmental innovation and youth leadership through the Be2aty - بيئتي

🌍 Over two inspiring days, more than 250 young changemakers, educators, community leaders, and partners came together to explore sustainable solutions, showcase innovative ideas, and share visions for a greener future.

🎯 This milestone reminds us that education, collaboration, and youth engagement are at the heart of sustainable development across the and beyond.

💚 A big congratulations to all the youth leaders driving real impact in their communities and to everyone who made this journey impactful and unforgettable!

👉 Read more here: https://mio-ecsde.org/mio-ecsde-at-the-enviromore-festival-in-cairo-celebrating-youth-led-environmental-innovation-and-the-close-of-the-be2aty-project/

COSPE Maghreb | Greenish | Alwan wa Awtar | Step2Future | MEdIES

19/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

As the month of Ramadan begins, a time for grace, generocity and reflection, we extend sincere greetings to all who are observing!

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

📣 Call for Experts - YOUthCARE4planet
We are seeking qualified individual experts to deliver trainings in:

🍃 Climate change & environmental challenges
💬 Facilitating group discussions & analytical skills
📢 Campaigning

ℹ️ More Details:

- The consultant will deliver 3 days of online training in English (6 hours per day).
- The consultant will also deliver 5 days of in-person training in Tunisia in Arabic.
- Preferably, the same trainers will conduct both the online and in-person sessions; however, separate offers will also be considered.

⚠️ Requirements:

- Fluency in English (the online training will target non-Arabic speakers).
- Must hold a valid patent or be a registered agency.

⏰ Deadline: February 13th
📩Submission:
Email: [email protected]
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The YouthCare4planet project aims to support a new environmentally conscious generation in planning, acting, advocating and accessing decision making to drive sustainable change in Italy, Tunisia and Egypt.

Funded by the under Interreg NEXT MED Programme
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COSPE Maghreb Giovani senza Frontiere - Giosef Italy Enactus Tunisia Greenish MIO - ECSDE

04/02/2026

18/12/2025

15/12/2025

📢 Have you registered for the 3rd edition of MED Talks?

Co-organised by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme and the Union for the Mediterranean, MED Talks is a valuable opportunity for dialogue, exchange, and knowledge-sharing among key Mediterranean stakeholders.

This 3rd edition will highlight successful outcomes and best practices from labelled Interreg Euro-MED projects, fostering collaboration across Euro-Mediterranean programmes. Discussions will focus on the latest results and knowledge transfer from 8 Governance Projects and 88 Thematic Projects, all contributing to the four Euro-MED Missions:

💡 Strengthening an innovative and sustainable economy
🌿 Protecting the natural environment and cultural heritage
🏡 Promoting green and resilient living areas
🏖️ Enhancing sustainable tourism

📅 16 December | Online
🕘 09:00–12:45 (CET)

🔗 Register here: https://interreg-euro-med.eu/en/2025-12-16-med-talks-registration/

👉 Full agenda: https://lnkd.in/ewFduurr

04/12/2025

🌍 COP24 of the UNEP/MAP – Barcelona Convention System has come to an end. Our thanks go to the Secretariat and Egypt, the host country, for the second time since 1991.

MIO-ECSDE had a strong and highly visible presence, actively contributing to the discussions and solutions-oriented exchanges. Our team participated in many side events, sharing insights on the Strategy on WEFE Nexus in the Mediterranean Source-to-Sea Continuum, Decarbonization of the Maritime Industry, Education for Sustainable Development, Blue Economy, and the essential role of civil society and youth in shaping a greener Mediterranean future, among other critical issues for the region.

A highlight of our engagement was the official intervention of Prof. Michael Scoullos, Chairman of MIO - ECSDE and Team Leader of the EU funded Wes bca project, where he emphasized the urgent need for more coherent, transparent, and accountable environmental governance in the region:

“Governments are constantly running to catch up because of delays in strengthening governance structures, establishing robust institutions that work together, in transparency and with accountability, hand in hand with civil society.”

We remain committed to supporting the Contracting Parties and all partners in accelerating action for a sustainable, resilient .

28/11/2025

🌍 The 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols is just around the corner!

Join us in Cairo, Egypt, at the side event:
🔸 Science, Education and Cooperation for a Resilient Mediterranean 🔸

co-organised by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection and the Department of Sustainable Development – Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development of Morocco.

The session will bring together policymakers, scientists, educators and civil society from and the , spotlighting key initiatives addressing pressing regional challenges — from plastic pollution and declining water quality to the impacts of climate change.

PAP/RAC’s Deputy Director will share insights and experiences on strengthening ocean science, education and capacity building, alongside colleagues from MIO - ECSDE, Plan Bleu and RAED-Arab Network for Environment & Development.

✨ Be part of the conversation — shaping a more Mediterranean together in from 2–5 December 2025.

24/11/2025

🌊 Zero Pollution Parliament: From Business-as-Usual to Bold, Shared Responsibility 🌍

With 50 stakeholders from all European Regional Seas, the Zero Pollution Parliament in Brussels sent a clear message: the business-as-usual scenario is simply not an option anymore.

A striking contrast emerged between two possible paths:
🔹 a reactive approach that waits for crises to unfold, and
🔹 a proactive, preferred scenario grounded in shared responsibility between the public and private sectors.

And ultimately, the difference between the two comes down to a choice: do we lead, or do we follow?

At the heart of the discussions were the essential “nitty-gritty” elements: clear objectives, measurable targets, and actionable commitments across sectors to address the SOS-ZEROPOL2030 priority pollutants—nutrients, hazardous substances, microplastics, and underwater noise.

The overarching goal: supporting the operationalization of the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan, the European Green Deal, and the European Ocean Pact.

If we continue on this path of shared responsibility and proactive planning, the preferred scenario doesn’t only appear feasible—it becomes inevitable.

We were thrilled to connect with and engage in dynamic discussions with motivated and committed stakeholders exploring ways to build resilient, future-proof societies.

Source to Seas - Zero Pollution 2030