EXCEL4MED ANNUAL MEETING

Posted on February 3, 2025

The EXCEL4MED Annual Meeting in Montpellier gathered partners from Greece, Malta, and France to review project progress, exchange insights, and reinforce collaboration towards a more sustainable and innovative Mediterranean fruit supply chain.

The first day, hosted by CIHEAM Montpellier, was packed with discussions, presentations, and strategic planning sessions (plus tons of coffee, pain au chocolat, croissants, and laughter)! Here is what happened:

🟢 Morning Sessions | Setting the Stage

The day began with a warm welcome and introduction by CIHEAM Montpellier, followed by a comprehensive review of the project’s progress. Each Work Package leader presented key milestones and outlined future directions.

🟢 Afternoon Sessions | Showcasing Deliverables

The second half of the day focused on recently completed deliverables, highlighting major research findings and practical applications:

📄 Deliverable D1.5 – Data Management Plan III (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).
📄 Deliverable D2.3 – Co-Creation Workshop with Relevant Stakeholders to Fill in the Business Model Canvas (Smart Agro Hub).
📄 Deliverable D2.4 – Living Labs Report on the Effectiveness of Current Business Models, Governance, and Innovation (Malta Enterprise, CIHEAM Montpellier).

🟢 Interactive Q&A Session

A dynamic discussion allowed partners to share perspectives and address key project challenges.

🟢 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

The day concluded with closing remarks, reflecting on progress made and paving the way for deeper discussions on Day 2.

Stay tuned for more updates!

To learn more about the EXCEL4MED project: https://excel4med.eu/


NATAE : Regional Conference on Agroecology: Science and Policy

Posted on January 21, 2025

The Regional Conference on Agroecology: Science and Policy. January 29 – 31, 2025 in Tunisia.

Save the Date: The Regional Conference on Agroecology: Science and Policy. From January 29 to 31, 2025 at Regency Hotel in Gammarth, Tunis, Tunisia.

NATAE Consortium partners, the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of CIHEAM Montpellier (IAMM) are pleased to invite you to the Regional Conference on Agroecology: Science and Policy, to be held from January 29 to 31, 2025, in Tunis. This event, organized as part of the NATAE project supported by the European Union, will bring together experts, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society representatives to discuss agroecology as a solution to the challenges of food security, climate change, and environmental resilience in North Africa.

To register, click here: Regional Conference on Agroecology: Science and Policy.

For more information, click here.

Invitation by CIHEAM Montpellier: Café Doc on January 23, 2025 at 12.45pm – Meet the writers and artists of the farming world

Posted on January 20, 2025

CIHEAM Montpellier is delighted to invite you to the next Café Doc on Thursday 23 January 2025 from 12.45pm to 2pm for a presentation by Messrs. Marcel Marloie (Writer), Gérard Ghersi (Former Director of CIHEAM Montpellier, Lecturer-Researcher, by video from Quebec), Omar Bessaoud (Former Lecturer-Researcher at CIHEAM Montpellier): Meet the writers and artists of the farming world

Location: CIHEAM Montpellier, Centre de Documentation Méditerranéen, basement of Bât B

The Café Doc will start at 12:45 with coffee and pastries. The presentation will start at 12:45 pm sharp and will be followed by discussions with the speakers and the public.

If you would like to register, please contact docassistance@iamm.fr