In May 2024, the Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) association launched its 2nd call for projects dedicated to the Mediterranean islands, to support local initiatives in the fight against plastic pollution. Today, BeMed is delighted to announce the 7 laureate projects, led by local stakeholders across 6 Mediterranean countries.
The Mediterranean islands are particularly hard hit by the problem of plastic waste. These fragile territories are subject to major leaks of waste into the marine environment, but they also offer an ideal testing ground for new solutions. BeMed wants to strengthen current initiatives and support projects with a measurable impact on reducing plastic pollution.
Encourage collaboration within the shipping industry by implementing, in partnership with 5 Mediterranean ports, solutions to reduce waste and improve waste management on board ships and in port facilities.
Reducing plastic waste on the Sazani and Kune Vain islands through awareness-raising actions, supporting the HoReCa sector and drawing up a roadmap for action involving local stakeholders.
Creation of a College of Hotels in Djerba to encourage collaboration within the hotel sector and support hotels in reducing the use of single-use plastic and improving their waste management.
Raising awareness and implementing pilot actions to reduce the use of single-use plastics in the Karaburun-Sazan marine protected area and the Bay of Vlora.
Develop and implement a comprehensive action plan to raise awareness and encourage environmental responsibility among local communities and visitors reduce single-use plastics at Gökçeada.
Supporting the transition of public and private stakeholders in Corsica and the Mediterranean, through awareness-raising, educational activities, advocacy and support for the hotel sector.
Involving maritime tourism stakeholders through the introduction of zero-waste certification, online training workshops, awareness-raising campaigns and the organisation of events.
In addition to the financial support granted, the selected projects will participate in the CapiMed-Islands programme, which aims to :
This programme is funded by BeMed and coordinated by MedWaves and SMILO.
This call for projects is financed by the Fonds Français pour l’Environnement Mondial and the Audemars-Watkins Foundation. The BeMed association is sheltered by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
