Fostering integration for an innovative, inclusive and resilient Western Mediterranean Region Science diplomacy for youth empowerment and sustainable development
Networking will be an activity across all the type of actions and activities engaging all kind of stakeholders at different levels, from the governmental level to the researchers, innovators and students. The three activity axes Research, Innovation and Higher Education would have an also a potential integration approach between them.
Another important step to reinforce the contribution of research, innovation and higher education to sectorial policy-makers, the work plan 2024-2026 would enhance to create ad hoc synergies with the different sectorial 5+5 Dialogues on the strategic thematic areas for the mediterranean and specially to West Mediterranean region.
Also providing knowledge and innovation to the higher education and thematic sectorial areas boosting science diplomacy in the more general diplomacy in the region.
A1. Supporting Western Mediterranean partnership, consortium and initiatives through european and international programme funding related to Research, Innovation and Higher Educatio
Lead country: Italy and Malta
The initiative seeks to enhance scientific cooperation, facilitate knowledge transfer, and drive innovation in key areas of mutual interest, particularly within the framework of the 5+5 Dialogue. This will be achieved through the promotion of Dialogue initiatives via the dedicated 5+5 Dialogue website, ensuring greater visibility and outreach. Furthermore, the initiative will align closely with the Union for the Mediterranean’s Euro-Mediterranean R&I Hub, promoting synergies and collaboration among Mediterranean stakeholders. Together, these platforms will help streamline efforts and contribute to regional roadmaps addressing critical challenges such as health, renewable energies, and climate change.
A1.1. Strengthening Mediterranean Research Networks
Lead country: Morocco and Malta
This action aims to enhance the established networks in the 5+5 Dialogue countries, enabling them to actively participate in international research and innovation calls. By fostering closer collaborations, the initiative seeks to improve awareness, capacity building, and participation in programmes such as PRIMA, Horizon Europe, COST and others encouraging greater engagement from Mediterranean researchers.