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About us

The CIHEAM is a Mediterranean intergovernmental organization

Founded in 1962, the CIHEAM has been devoted to the sustainable development of agriculture and fisheries, food and nutrition security and rural and coastal areas in the Mediterranean

The CIHEAM Action Plan for the Mediterranean #CAPMED2025

Along with the UN Development Action Plan, our activities contribute to the development of a global, innovative and committed vision for the Mediterranean

Media

CIHEAM News section

Learn more about CIHEAM's activities and events through the news section

Mediterranean Press Review

An eye on major challenges and solutions

Education

Education and Capacity Building

The CIHEAM Institutes welcome students, researchers and professionals of various nationalities and offer masters programmes and short specialised courses.

Master Thesis Prize

Since 1994, the CIHEAM has been awarding an annual prize to support the research conducted by Mediterranean students in the framework of their Master of Science and to help them develop their careers.

Research

Doctoral platform

Scientific diplomacy features among the CIHEAM's main missions. This is achieved by the contribution of the organisation to the production of multidisciplinary knowledge through its expertise and the implementation of collaborative research projects.

Scientific production

The CIHEAM conducts various scientific projects. Its scientific production is available in the catalogues of the CIHEAM Institutes.

Development

Multilateral Cooperation

The CIHEAM is involved in technical assistance, institutional strengthening, capacity building, post-emergency projects

CIHEAM Projects

Cooperation & Development projects

Publications

Mediterra

Mediterra is the CIHEAM’s flagship publication and provides an in-depth analysis of the major challenges related to agriculture, food and rural areas in the Mediterranean.

CIHEAM contributions

With its rich multifaceted expertise and an extensive international network, the CIHEAM contributes to the debate of ideas by producing knowledge and conducting scientific and technical analyses.

Dialogue and Partnerships

CIHEAM Ministerial Meetings

Through its Ministerial meetings the CIHEAM contributes to build dialogue between Mediterranean countries on issues related to agriculture and the rural world.

CIHEAM Institutional Partnerships

The CIHEAM collaborates with other organisations and Euro-Mediterranean stakeholders to foster synergies and take joint action.

OUR INSTITUTES

CIHEAM SG

CIHEAM-BARI

CIHEAM-CHANIA

CIHEAM-MONTPELLIER

CIHEAM-ZARAGOZA

Agro Biodiversity

In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the EU Biodiversity Strategy adopted in 2011, one of the missions of the CIHEAM is to support agrobiodiversity conservation and agroecology practices.

144th Meeting of the CIHEAM Governing Board Members

Chaired by Mohammed Sadiki, President of the CIHEAM Governing Board, delegations from the 13 member countries of the Centre met in Paris on 19 December 2019 for the 144th session. The 13 member states of the CIHEAM are Albania, Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, , Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.

Young People and Women as a Priority for the Mediterranean

12th Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of the CIHEAM member states

CIHEAM Ministerial Meeting

Strengthening the role of Youth and Women in Mediterranean Food Systems A lever for sustainable development!

ELIMINATE HUNGER AND REDUCE RURAL POVERTY

THE CIHEAM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR FIELD RESEARCH

Our activities

Alumni meeting at the CIHEAM Zaragoza for the Institute's 50th anniversary
For its 50th anniversary, the CIHEAM Zaragoza reunited more than 200 former students from 24 countries (...)
Young People and Women as a Priority for the Mediterranean
12th Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of the CIHEAM member states (...)
CIHEAM Anniversary Book
You have access to our book discover the actions of the organisation over the last 57 years! (...)
CIHEAM's Contribution to Agrobiodiversity
In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the EU Biodiversity Strategy adopted in 2011, one of the missions of the CIHEAM is to support agrobiodiversity conservation and agroecology practices. (...)
Kick-off meeting of NewTechAqua
New Technologies, Tools and Strategies for a Sustainable, Resilient and Innovative European Aquaculture  (...)
Partnership synergies
Working meeting with the CMI (Center For Mediterranean Integration-World Bank) (...)

Agenda

01 June 2020
Young People and Women as a Priority for the Mediterranean

12th Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of the CIHEAM member states

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01 June 2020
CIHEAM Ministerial Meeting

Strengthening the role of Youth and Women in Mediterranean Food Systems

A lever for sustainable development!

(...)
16 December 2020 - 29 February 2020
ELIMINATE HUNGER AND REDUCE RURAL POVERTY

THE CIHEAM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR FIELD RESEARCH

(...)
18 - 19 December 2019
143 CIHEAM Governing Board

 The delegates of the CIHEAM 13 member countries will meet in Paris...

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Medias

Top 5 Reasons to Try The Mediterranean Diet in 2020
Press review

Top 5 Reasons to Try The Mediterranean Diet in 2020

US News and World Report just released their Top Diet Rankings, and for the third consecutive year, the Mediterranean Diet landed in the top spot as Best Overall Diet. With its emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy olive oil, the Mediterranean Diet offers up a host of benefits from improved heart and brain health to diabetes prevention and control.

CapMed 2025

Protect the planet

Food Security And Nutrition

Inclusive development

Crises And Resilience

Latest publications

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Zero Waste in the Mediterranean

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Migration and Inclusive Rural Development in the Mediterranean

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Strengthening the Role of Women in Rural and Agricultural Areas – Obstacles and Opportunities

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Rural Innovation and Digital Revolution in Agriculture

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Animal Health and Livestock, Mediterranean Perspectives
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CIHEAM
International Center for Advanced
Mediterranean Agronomic Studies

11 Rue Newton, 75116 Paris
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Phone: [33] (0)1 53 23 91 00

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