A new age of hope for empowerment across Mediterranean countries has begun which is inspiring social mobilization elsewhere, including in Europe. The session will reflect on how science centres are part of this transformation. Institutions from both sides of the Mediterranean will illustrate through concrete examples of programs, projects or activities, how they contribute to a sustainable and inclusive economic development in the Mediterranean. The session will also look at how science centres advance the democratization of science in their country, facilitate dialogue among communities, promote the advancement of women, and how they foster knowledge and innovation about specific scientific issues in the Mediterranean such as environment and energy.