The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of the sea, the coast and its hinterland, and of natural resources and economic potential they represent, as well as to outline risks to which the sea and the coast are exposed due to natural phenomena and human actions. The event provides an opportunity to bring together practitioners, experts and the general public from the Baltic, Danube, Adriatic-Ionian and Alpine macro-regions and to discuss environmental connectivity and other macro-regional challenges as well as the communication between macro-regional strategies. The Week will feature a special event in honor of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018.

The 10-day event is free of charge.

Majority of activites over the whole duration of the 10-day event are open to the public. More information about the events and registration guidance are in the overall programme available in SI and EN language. 

The official opening of the Mediterranean Coast and EU Macro-regional Strategies Week 2018 will be take place on Tuesday, 18 September 2018, at 12.00 noon in the Manzioli Palace, 5 Manzioli Square, Izola. Check the programme of the official opening and register here by 14 September 2018.

Some events are closed for the public and some events require a separate registration. Check the overall programme and register accordingly.