On December 20, 2024, the DO-AIR Observatory (Osservatorio Dati della Regione Adriatico-Ionica) was officially launched at the Marche Region headquarters in Ancona. The event, organized by the Marche Region in collaboration with the Marche Chamber of Commerce, the Forum of the Adriatic and Ionian Chambers of Commerce, and the Marche Polytechnic University, marked a significant step forward in fostering regional integration and sustainable development across the Adriatic-Ionian area.
On December 18, 2024, the University of Ioannina hosted the AII Round Table "UniAdrion in the Center of Quadruple Helix for Ionian-Adriatic Sustainable Development", bringing together representatives from academia, government, industry, and civil society to discuss innovative approaches to regional challenges.
Read more: AII Round Table on Inter-University Cooperation - Ioannina, 18 December 2024
The Greek Presidency of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (2024-2025) recently hosted a webinar on "Enhancing Cooperation and Assistance in Case of Natural Disasters" on November 27, 2024. Organized by the Hellenic Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, this event brought together experts and representatives from across the Adriatic-Ionian region to address growing challenges posed by natural disasters, such as forest fires.
On December 5, 2024, the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Permanent Secretariat actively participated in the Midterm Project Meeting of ESN-AIR - Engaging Students for eNhancing Internationalization Practices in the Adriatic-Ionian Region, held in Shkodër, Albania. This initiative, funded by the European Union, aims to foster internationalization in higher education and strengthen regional cooperation through the involvement of universities and student associations.
On 20 November 2024, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CEI Member States gathered in Tirana for their Annual Meeting. The discussions centered on strengthening the CEI’s role in regional cooperation, advancing European integration, supporting Ukraine and its people, and addressing pressing global and regional challenges.