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.
The CIHEAM regularly organises or takes part in conferences and seminars with other International Institutions.
Find below the latest conferences and seminars in which the CIHEAM participated :
Bari, Italy, 12-14 December 2018
International Meeting on Olive Trees and International Trade
Institutional representatives from Albania, Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey participated in the international meeting Integrated actions against XF to protect olive trees and international trade held at the CIHEAM Bari from 12 to 14 December.
Lisbon, Portugal, 11 October 2018
"Women Build Inclusive Societies in the Mediterranean" Conference
The CIHEAM was associated to the UfM Secretariat 4th High-Level Conference on Women’s Empowerment entitled, "Women Build Inclusive Societies in the Mediterranean" held in Lisbon on 10-11 October 2018.
Bari, Italy, 20 September 2018
2nd Mediterranean Forum for PhD Students and Young Researchers
The CIHEAM, together with the UfM, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the CMI, and with the technical collaboration of the FAO and the French Consortium for Research and Education in Agriculture, Food, Animal Health, and the Environment, organised the 2nd Mediterranean Forum for PhD Students and Young Researchers in Bari, Italy.
Rome, Italy, 29 May 2018
Forum on Agriculture, Rural Development and Migrations in the Mediterranean
A “better understanding of the drivers and impacts of migrations for forward-looking policies and programmes” was the main objective of the Forum on Agriculture, Rural Development and Migrations in the Mediterranean, in which the CIHEAM took part.