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.
News and events
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
COVID-19: What has the CIHEAM done so far? (update) The 13 Member States of the…
SFS-MED PLATFORM
A multi-stakeholder Sustainable Food Systems initiative supported by the FAO, the CIHEAM and the UfMs, affiliated…
MED-Amin Network Gives voice to experts!
The MED-Amin network meeting (Mediterranean Agricultural Market Information Network) will take place online on November…
Mainstreaming Gender in Covid-19 recovery responses of Agri-food sectors and rural areas (19/11/2020)
The Union for the Mediterranean (Ufm) and the CIHEAM co-organised during the 5th Women4Mediterranean Conference…
New Medit : Special issue
INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRI-FOOD SYSTEM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AREA Innovation and Sustainability of agri-food…
FAO-CIHEAM Partnership – Advancing sustainable rural development in the Mediterranean
FAO-CIHEAM Partnership - Advancing sustainable rural development in the Mediterranean " For almost four decades,…
Combatting food waste is a strong lever to engage our societies in a new paradigm
Food Waste prevention and reduction: local and regional strategies towards the EU Green Deal Agenda…