GovernanceFounded 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
Our prioritiesAlong with the UN Development Action Plan, our activities contribute to the development of a global, innovative and committed vision for the Mediterranean
News and eventsLearn more about CIHEAM's activities and events through the news section
Press review (Scoop.it) An eye on major challenges and solutions
Master programmesThe CIHEAM Institutes welcome students, researchers and professionals of various nationalities and offer masters programmes and short specialised courses.
Master Thesis PrizeSince 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.
Doctoral platformScientific 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 ProductionThe CIHEAM conducts various scientific projects. Its scientific production is available in the catalogues of the CIHEAM Institutes.
DevelopmentThe CIHEAM is involved in technical assistance, institutional strengthening, capacity building, post-emergency projects
ProjectsCooperation & Development projects
MediterraMediterra 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's contributions to...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.
Ministerial meetingsThrough its Ministerial meetings the CIHEAM contributes to build dialogue between Mediterranean countries on issues related to agriculture and the rural world.
Institutional partnersThe CIHEAM collaborates with other organisations and Euro-Mediterranean stakeholders to foster synergies and take joint action.
About us
CIHEAM : International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies
Since 1962, the CIHEAM has been devoted to the development of agriculture, fisheries and sustainable food systems and to supporting the inclusive growth of rural and coastal Mediterranean territories.
Our Identity
- We believe in a UNITED MEDITERRANEAN where the sustainable development of agriculture, food security and territorial cohesion are the seeds of social stability and inclusive growth.
- We promote MULTILATERAL COOPERATION through specialised training, networked research, scientific diplomacy and political partnerships.
- We contribute to REGIONAL STABILITY, food and nutrition security, health of populations, the protection of the environment and increased access of youth to the job market.
- We strongly believe in INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE and DIVERSITY. Several nationalities and religions coexist within the CIHEAM.
- We believe in KNOWLEDGE SHARING and the enhancement of links between knowledge and development needs.
- We promote POLITICAL DIALOGUE through the organisation of meetings of the Agricultural Ministries of our Member States.
- We develop our actions within an ACCOUNTABILITY framework and implement them through a result-based management approach.
Find out more about the CIHEAM's activities below
- CIHEAM Mediterranean challenges
- CIHEAM Priorities
- CIHEAM Tools
- CIHEAM Governance
- CIHEAM History
- CIHEAM Alumni
- CIHEAM Vacancies
- CIHEAM Calls for Tenders
