With the patronage of the Union for the Mediterranean, in the year of the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Declaration, the 2025 edition of the international conference of the festival comes at a time when Mediterranean countries are more determined than ever to become active agents of transformation. This edition will see the convergence of international and Mediterranean networks: Rhizome Cities and the Building Bridges project, a platform for citizens and municipalities aiming to create pathways for direct community participation and their influence on policies; AgriFood Network, a multi-stakeholder governance platform that brings together diverse voices to contribute to the development of policies aimed at achieving food security and promoting sustainable and regenerative practices; and MATTCCh – Mediterranean Alliance of Think Tanks on Climate Change, a network of 25 institutions from the Mediterranean area bringing together experts with a focus on Mediterranean cooperation on energy and climate.
