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 Action Plan for the Mediterranean (CAPMED 2025)
All the activities of the CIHEAM are based on a BOTTOM-UP COLLABORATION approach and are PROBLEM-SOLVING oriented, in relation with the specific needs of the countries.
The CIHEAM's missions are structured around 4 PILLARS of development and divided into 15 THEMATIC PRIORITIES.
The CIHEAM Strategic Agenda 2025 and its Action Plan are aimed at implementing the United-Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, in the Mediterranean in specific fields.
15 Thematic Priorities
Protecting the planet “by struggling against triple waste"
- Sharing knowledge and defending traditional know how
- Managing natural resources and energy (water, soil, forests, energy, biodiversity, sea...)
- Reducing agricultural losses and food waste throughout food chains
Food security and nutrition "by boosting sustainable agriculture and food"
- Promoting the Mediterranean diet
- Enhancing agro-ecological practices
- Improving food safety and quality
- Increasing access to food
Inclusive development "by investing in new generations and fragile territories"
- Youth employment and life-long learning
- Development of rural and coastal regions
- Gender equality and participation of vulnerable groups
- Emergence of smart rural territories and of inclusive agriculture and fishery models
Crises and resilience "by contributing to tensions management"
- Population mobility and migrations
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions
- Animal and plant health
- Agricultural markets
5 FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES
- Mediterranean Platform for Policy Dialogue on Drivers of Rural Migration.
- Mediterranean Pact for Sustainable Agriculture and Food.
- Mediterranean Empowerment Action for Young People and Women in Rural Areas.
- Zero Waste in the Mediterranean - Natural Resources, Food and Knowledge.
- Affiliated Centres: a tangible contribution to the European Neighborhood Policy.