Shaping Mediterranean Water Futures: Advancing R&I developmental Role in PRIMA, NEXTMED, and Horizon Europe Partnerships

Objective Water is everyone’s business. This event will serve as a capitalisation and forward-looking dialogue, connecting achievements from PRIMA, NEXTMED, Horizon Europe, and the EU4Water programme with Egypt’s ongoing transformation in the water sector. It will highlight how EU-supported initiatives are creating impact today and how future EU engagement can further strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional hub for Mediterranean water cooperation. Purpose The session aims to: Capitalise on lessons from PRIMA and NEXTMED projects and link them with the EU4Water programme and Egypt’s water priorities. Explore synergies with upcoming Horizon Europe work programmes, particularly Cluster 6 and the Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” (Mediterranean Lighthouse). Showcase how the EU’s comprehensive support to Egypt’s water sector — from governance reforms to investment in infrastructure (including the National Drainage Programme) — is connected to research, innovation, and regional cooperation. Provide a platform for future-oriented dialogue on resilience, financing, and partnerships. Key Themes Achievements of EU-funded programmes: PRIMA, NEXTMED, and EU4Water Horizon Europe opportunities (2025–2027) and the Mission on Ocean and Waters Lessons from EU support in Egypt’s water sector and their regional relevance Egypt’s role in driving Mediterranean cooperation and water resilience