Xjenza Malta hosts joint national event for sustainable maritime development in Mediterranean
Xjenza Malta, the National Agency for Research, Innovation, and Space, in collaboration with WestMED - National Hub Malta/Italy, and the Malta Maritime Forum, have organized the joint Maltese-Italian event called 'Navigating the Future - Innovative S
Xjenza Malta, the National Agency for Research, Innovation, and Space, in collaboration with WestMED - National Hub Malta/Italy, and the Malta Maritime Forum, have organized the joint Maltese-Italian event called 'Navigating the Future - Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Maritime Development in the Mediterranean.'
The one-day event, held at Esplora in Kalkara, brought together Maltese, Italian, and other Mediterranean regional authorities, research institutes, policymakers, and industry leaders.
The participants discussed the importance of collaborative actions in protecting Mediterranean waters, aligning with the EU's sustainability goals.
In his address, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti highlighted Malta's commitment to sustainability and emphasized the need to engage entrepreneurs and young people.
"By strengthening communication with our youth and fostering collaboration with enterprises, we are paving the way for a vibrant and forward-thinking ecosystem in Malta's blue economy, which employs over 10,000 people and generates more than €406 million annually in gross value added," Azzopardi Tanti said.
President of the Malta Maritime Forum Godwin Xerri said that the maritime industry must be the primary driver of decarbonization, as it is itself a victim of climate change caused by emissions and pollution.
This second edition of the joint Maltese-Italian WestMED national event reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to further strengthen their collaboration, he said.
Stakeholders from Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya also participated in the event. Discussions covered topics such as climate change and enhancing maritime sustainability in the Mediterranean.
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