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
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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
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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.
Past News
News from CIHEAM Chania
The Mediterranean is worldwide recognized biodiversity hotspot in terms of its plant diversity. However, plant diversity is often overlooked in the conservation agenda and the dialogue between plant scientists, site managers, local populations and civil society organizations is often fragmented. Learn More Education & Training at CIHEAM Chania "Long distance class in Statistics by Professor…
A meeting was held at CIHEAM-CHANIA on Wednesday, 27 May 2020
A Meeting was held at CIHEAM-CHANIA on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 A meeting was held at the Mediterranean Agricultural Institute of CHANIA (CIHEAM-CHANIA) on Wednesday, 27 May 2020, as part of the research program "Organic and Conventional Olive Cultivation of the Koroneiki variety in the Region of Crete: Evaluation study based on production costs", funded…
MEDFORUM 2018
MEDFORUM 2018 20 September 2018, Bari, Italy Students and Young Researchers’ Dialogue on Important Mediterranean Challenges The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), together with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IMFA), the Centre for Mediterranean Integration (CMI) with the technical collaboration of the Food…
144th Meeting of the CIHEAM Governing Board Members
Press Release 19 December 2019 Paris, France 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,…
Agro Biodiversity
According to the FAO, Agrobiodiversity is defined as “the variety and variability of animals, plants and micro-organisms that are used directly or indirectly for food and agriculture, including crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries. It comprises the diversity of genetic resources (varieties, breeds) and species used for food, fodder, fibre, fuel and pharmaceuticals. It also includes…
Meeting with H.E Bledi Cuçi, Albanian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
Meeting with H.E Bledi Cuçi, Albanian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development The Secretary-General of CIHEAM Placido Plaza and the Director of the CIHEAM Montpellier Institute, Pascal Bergeret, met with the Albanian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, his Excellency Mr Bledi Cuçi, on the sidelines of the "Salon de l'agriculture" in Paris on Saturday 22 February…