Project

Objectives

• Supporting Mediterranean coastal destinations in adopting sustainable tourism models grounded in circular and blue economy principles.
• Developing a comprehensive blueprint, adapting and implementing it in selected destinations, and enhancing the visibility and policy impact of the project’s outcomes.
• Contributing to the Euro-MED Programme’s priorities while fostering synergies with key Mediterranean actors committed to advancing circular and sustainable tourism across the region.

Partners

• University of Thessaly (EL)
• Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ES)
• The Energy and Water Agency (MT)
• Municipality of Cefalù (IT)
• National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (BG)
• Municipality of Ohrid (MK)
• Municipality of Bar (ME)
• Living Prospects (EL)

The project counts on the participation of the CCIS Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and the CCI of Serbia, which are associated partners of the project and members of ASCAME.

Sectors

• Blue Economy
• Tourism
• Sustainability

Target groups

• Local
• Regional and national public authorities
• Sectoral Agencies
• Interest groups, including NGOs
• Education and Research institutions
• Training centers
• Enterprises
• SMEs
• BSOs
• International organizations
• Groups of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC)

Beneficiaries

• Municipalities (as receivers)
• Regions (as receivers)
• Ministries and National Institutions dealing with sustainable tourism
• Tourism Management Agencies
• Tourism Boards
• Recycling and Energy Management organizations
• Other MED and EU initiatives related to the RECIRCLE MED Project main objectives (E.g.
• WestMED initiative; MEET Network, etc.)
• Universities and educational entities
• Chambers of Commerce
• The European Commission
• The EU Parliament
• UNWTO
• The EU Committee of Regions

Budget

The total amount of the project is 1.484.490,00 €

Timeline