Seven Strategic Projects for the Environment and Climate
The European Commission is investing over €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe through funding under the LIFE programme, which is entirely dedicated to environmental, climate, and clean energy objectives. These projects focus in particular on climate...
Italy adopts the ICZM Protocol for Sustainable Mediterranean Coastal Management
The Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in the Mediterranean entered into force on 1 February 2026, making Italy the 13th Contracting Party of the Barcelona Convention to ratify it, out of 17 signatories. The ratification strengthens the regional...
The Role of Marine Data and Observation Systems at the 2026 European Maritime Day
During the 2026 European Maritime Day, the session “Marine Knowledge for Ocean Health” was held, focusing on the importance of ocean observations and marine data in supporting the protection of marine ecosystems. Researcher Francesca Catini took part in the “Ocean...
The 2026 Kipepeo Awards Recognition for the Mediterranean Action Plan
On 21 January 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) celebrated the fifth edition of the Kipepeo Awards, which honor outstanding projects and initiatives addressing the planet’s most urgent environmental crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, and...