The REMEDIES program has launched a series of impactful Open Days across the Mediterranean. These events demonstrate innovations and engage local communities in the fight against plastic marine litter. Open Days are hosted at the programs Demo Sites and Associate Regions, to showcase the project’s progress and invite citizens, stakeholders, and institutions to take part in hands-on environmental action.
1st Open Day – Saïdia, Morocco
Hosted by the University of Mohammed Premier (MOH), the Saïdia Demo Site Open Day unfolded over a 3-day event from November 28–30, 2023, in Oujda. It included the 3rd REMEDIES General Assembly, a high-level Cluster Meeting, and a Monitoring Workshop. Participants discussed policy, presented marine litter detection technologies such as MOH’s Aerial Drone & AI, and held a large-scale Beach Clean-up and Monitoring Campaign, collecting over 360 kg of litter.
👉 Read more about the event in Morocco: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-3-day-event-in-oujda-morocco-uniting-forces-against-marine-plastic-litter-pollution/
2nd Open Day – Umag, Croatia
Held during the Sea Star Festival in May 2024, this Open Day combined sustainability with creativity. Over 40 participants joined workshops on zero-waste seaweed cosmetic coatings organized by NIC and EXIT. More than 2,000 handmade shampoo balls were distributed to promote alternatives to single-use plastic packaging. As part of the festival, a coastal clean-up was also carried out to raise awareness about plastic pollution among festival-goers.
👉 Discover the workshops at Sea Star Festival: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/promoting-sustainability-zero-waste-cosmetics-workshops-at-seastar-festival/
👉 Learn more about REMEDIES at Sea Star Festival: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-sea-star-festival-2024/
3rd Open Day – Malta: Island Guardians Project
On October 11, 2024, the Esplora Interactive Science Centre hosted the third Open Day, celebrating the Island Guardians project—an initiative funded by REMEDIES Open Call 1. Through educational activities and public engagement, the project highlighted local solutions and community empowerment in addressing marine plastic pollution.
👉 Read more about the Open Day in Malta: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/esplora-celebrates-the-island-guardians-project-funded-by-remedies-open-call-1/
👉 Explore the Island Guardians initiative: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/island-guardians-inspiring-action-to-protect-our-oceans/
4th Open Day – Porquerolles, France
From April 1–3, 2025, SMILO hosted a 3-day REMEDIES event on Porquerolles Island. It included the 5th Cluster Meeting, solutions forums, and the 6th General Assembly. Local and international experts shared insights and strategies. The event concluded with a clean-up and monitoring session at La Courtade Beach, showcasing citizen participation and the use of REMEDIES tools.
👉 Learn more about the Open Day in Porquerolles: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-3-day-event-in-porquerolles-france-innovation-collaboration-and-action-for-a-plastic-free-mediterranean/
The REMEDIES Open Days will continue throughout the program’s lifecycle, engaging additional Demo Sites and Associate Regions. This article will be regularly updated to include each new Open Day and its outcomes, illustrating the real-world impact of REMEDIES across the Mediterranean. Stay tuned!
