From Knowledge to Action: Accelerating the Mission Ocean and Waters Implementation in the Mediterranean region

The second day of the BlueMissionMed MED Bootcamp sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of one of the most strategic pillars of the Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”: knowledge transfer. As the Mission moves from vision to concrete implementation, ensuring that research and innovation effectively reach local action is key to achieving systemic transformation. The event will showcase how strategic knowledge sharing and ecosystem collaboration can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable and resilient Mediterranean.

Participants will be guided through a journey that begins with a high-level framing of the Mission and the role of local and regional actors, followed by a deep dive into BlueMissionMed’s tools for transformation. Insights from the Operational Roadmap for a pollution free Mediterranean Sea and a live Solutions4Med pitching session will showcase tangible, innovative practices with strong potential for transferability, investment-readiness, and impact at scale. This event is designed to connect entrepreneurs, investors, foundations, philanthropists, accelerators and innovation ecosystems with actionable ideas, emerging solutions, and financing strategies for Mediterranean sustainability. The session will close with an interactive roundtable on financing frameworks and enabling conditions for uptake.

The objective is clear: to empower Mediterranean actors with the tools, connections, and strategic clarity needed to turn knowledge into action and ensure a lasting legacy through shared implementation pathways.

Session Chairs

Stefania Campogianni, WWF Mediterranean
Irene Alonso, Ecorys
Matteo Bocci, Ecorys

Program

14.00-14.20 Opening Remarks & Welcome

Moderator: 
Stefania Campogianni, WWF Mediterranean

Introduction of Day 2 of the MED Bootcamp at Ecomondo, framing knowledge transfer as a strategic enabler of the EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030”
Tereza Budnakova, CINEA, Mission O&W projects portfolio  
Jann Martinsohn, EC JRC, HoU, the Blue Economy Observatory

14.20-14.45 Knowledge for Action: Priorities, Solutions and Tools for the Mediterranean transformation

Moderator: 
Stefania Campogianni, WWF Mediterranean

Presentation of the BlueMissionMed Report “Depolluting the Mediterranean”, as baseline technical criteria essential for the successful transfer and implementation of innovative solutions across the Mediterranean basin. 

The session will feature presentations from leading projects showcasing practical examples and lessons learned:
Luca Ricci, RINA - RHE-MEDiation
SeaClear 2.0

Discussions will focus on aligning technical priorities, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and building a shared vision to accelerate regional and national action.

14.45-15.20 Solutions4Med and BMM Support Programme - Pitching for Impact

Moderator: 
Irene Alonso, Ecorys

Presentation of BlueMissionMed Support Programme and pitches of the 5 high-potential solutions by innovators from the Mediterranean ecosystem. Focus:
- Scalable technologies and practices
- Nature-based and social innovations
- Transferability and investment-readiness

15.20-15.55 Financing the Transition - A Roundtable for Scaling Up

Moderator: 
Matteo Bocci, Ecorys 

Keynote: Blue Mediterranean Partnership
Delilah Al Khudhairy, Director for Maritime Policy & Blue Economy, DG MARE, European Commission

Follow an interactive roundtable among key actors on financing frameworks, business models, and enabling conditions for solution uptake and replication across the Mediterranean

Speakers:
George Petihakis, HCMR - TASC-RestoreMed
Francesca Pradelli, IFAN 
Martin Styrmoe Moen, Ocean Matchers (TBC)
Yousr Ben Fadhel, BlueSeeds (TBC)
One Ocean Foundation

15.55-16.00 Closing Remarks by the Chairs
Wrap-up and invitation to stay engaged in the Mission Community