Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and waters by 2030’- The Mediterranean lighthouse in action

Start: May 29th, 2023

End: May 30th, 2023

The European Commission, in collaboration with the Italian government, the Sicily Region, and the University of Palermo, is organizing a high-level event in Palermo on May 30-31, titled "Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030': The Mediterranean Lighthouse in Action." This event will showcase the Mediterranean countries' political commitments to the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters, and present initiatives that contribute to the Mission objectives that can be replicated in other sea basins.

Representatives from a variety of stakeholders, including intergovernmental organizations, regions, cities, ports, shipping, industries, academia, researchers, investors, NGOs, citizens, and youth from the Mediterranean basin, will participate in the event. The program will include EU project demonstrations that support the Mission's objectives, as well as a Blue Islands Day ceremony that recognizes the best practices of islands championing the Mission and encourages youth and blue schools' active participation.