BlueMissionMed Italian HUB Event “Restoring Lampedusa Island. A Pilot Action for the EU Mission Restore our Ocean And Waters” 

The BlueMissionMed Italian HUB, in collaboration with the Sicily Region, the University of Palermo, and the Municipality of Lampedusa, is organizing a pivotal event focused on the transformation of Lampedusa Island towards the achievemente of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters” goals. 

The event will feature high-level discussions on regional programs, potential use of EU structural funds, and ongoing projects to restore Lampedusa’s ecosystem. Key participants, including policymakers, regional authorities, and academic experts, will engage in roundtables and presentations showcasing mission-aligned initiatives. Highlighted projects include actions from European, national, and local initiatives, focusing on solutions and innovations in preventing and reducing pollution from ocean and waters and to protect biodiversity. 

The event will conclude with an exploration of transferability, leveraging the experience of small Sicilian islands to inspire broader Mediterranean actions, followed by on-site visits to Lampedusa’s port and the marine protected area.  

Join us on on October 25 at 10:00 CEST, at MPA Isole Pelagie, via Cameroni s.n.c. 92031, Lampedusa (AG), Italy to explore how Lampedusa is leading the way in the Mediterranean’s restoration efforts, and to engage in discussions with experts working to achieve the EU Mission’s ambitious goals. 

Browse the agenda here. 

The event is organized by the BlueMissionMed Italian HUB, in collaboration with the Sicily Region, The University of Palermo and the Municipality of Lampedusa.