MMM – Mediterranean Multi-Programme Mechanism
The Interreg Mediterranean Multi-programme Coordination Mechanism (MMM) is a pilot coordination initiative involving several Interreg programmes across the Mediterranean area. Its purpose is to strengthen synergies among Programmes and enhance the effectiveness of the resources and initiatives promoted and developed individually.
The overall objectives are:
- Improve coordination in monitoring and evaluating the impact of successful practices and innovative solutions tested locally, facilitating the transfer and scaling-up;
- Strengthen policy recommendations among Mediterranean Interreg programmes in order to maximise the long-term impact and sustainability of investments, accelerating green, blue, digital, and resilient transitions, while integrating maritime and coastal governance at the regional level;
- Enhance knowledge sharing on project quality across the Mediterranean area.
MMM involves 10 Interreg Programmes. Launched with the initial contribution of Italy–France Maritime, MED/Euro-MED, and ENI-MED/NEXT MED, it is so far comprised of the following Programmes: Interreg IPA ADRION, Interreg Italy-Croatia, Interreg Greece-Cyprus, Interreg Italia-Malta, Interreg NEXT Italie-Tunisie, Interreg Italy-Slovenia and Interreg IPA South Adriatic.
Interreg Euro-MED Programme – https://interreg-euro-med.eu/
Interreg Italy-France Maritime Programme – https://interreg-marittimo.eu/
Interreg NEXT MED Programme – https://www.interregnextmed.eu
Interreg Greece-Cyprus Programme – https://greece-cyprus.eu
Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme – https://www.italy-croatia.eu
Interreg Italia-Malta Programme – https://www.italiamalta.eu
Interreg NEXT Italie-Tunisie Programme – https://www.italietunisie.eu
Interreg Italy-Slovenia Programme – https://www.ita-slo.eu/
Interreg IPA Adrion Programme – https://www.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu
Interreg IPA South Adriatic Programme – https://www.southadriatic.eu
Sustainable tourism has been selected as the MMM’s first joint pilot domain: an area of shared policy priority and territorial relevance.
The Mediterranean is the world’s leading tourism destination, attracting 35% of international tourist arrivals and generating 30% of global tourism revenues. At the same time, it is highly vulnerable to climate change, warming 20% faster than the global average.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, pressure on water resources, and social inequalities linked to seasonal work highlight the urgent need for systemic change in tourism management.
Through cooperation and capitalisation of experiences, MMM aims to make tourism a driver of sustainability, resilience, and inclusive prosperity.
The conference titled “Paths That Last – Collaborating for a Sustainable Tourism in the Mediterranean” represented a key moment in the life of the Mediterranean Multi-Programme Mechanism (MMM). As a flagship event of the initiative, it marked an important milestone.
The event aimed to share solutions developed by cross-border and transnational Interreg projects, identify synergies and foster joint capitalisation efforts, and shape common recommendations for the future of sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean.
The agenda featured high-level round tables and thematic workshops addressing key topics for sustainable tourism development, including shared and strategic governance of the tourism offer, the social dimension of tourism, the green transition, inclusive and accessible tourism, and innovative tourism products.
The conference also represented an important opportunity to strengthen the MMM as a strategic cooperation model and to build a common foundation for future coordinated calls for proposals.
This report summarises the main discussions, outcomes, and recommendations emerging from the event offering a valuable resource to support future cooperation and policy development in sustainable tourism across the Mediterranean.
If you would like more information on these activities and the upcoming opportunities, please refer to this page for updates and further details.