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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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.
Past News
ELIMINATE HUNGER AND REDUCE RURAL POVERTY
THE CIHEAM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR FIELD RESEARCH #Youth4FieldResearch From 16 December 2019 to 29 February 2020, the CIHEAM is opening a call for contribution for its “Field Research Initiative” (FRI) project. The FRI supports PhD students and young researchers to apply, broaden and disseminate the results of their research, contributing to:…
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…
MSc students of CIHEAM – CHANIA : E-Conferencing
MSc students of CIHEAM - CHANIA : E-Conferencing During the week of 1/6-5/6, the MSc students of CIHEAM - Chania are taught by Professor Gert Van Dijk on Management of Business Cooperatives. The lectures are delivered through E-Conferencing for the continued safety of the students and professors. Professor Van Dijk is an expert in National…
CIHEAM CHANIA : NEW PUBLICATION
The Geoinformation in Environmental Management department of the CIHEAM CHANIA contributed to the establishment of a geospatial database compiling soil and near-surface temperature data from all over the world. The CIHEAM CHANIA contribution concerns continuous soil temperature data on hourly time interval from 16 data loggers which were established at four summits in the Lefka…
New Collaboration : CIHEAM CHANIA
Collaboration between the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT), the Data Analysis & Forecasting and Financial Engineering Laboratories of the Technical University of Crete and CIHEAM CHANIA A Cooperation Protocol has been signed by the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT), the Data Analysis & Forecasting and Financial Engineering Laboratories of the Technical University of Crete and CIHEAM CHANIA. The…