CIHEAM Press Review

Tunisia stands at a critical crossroads in its pursuit of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Despite notable progress in key areas, climate change has emerged as a formidable disruptor, threatening to reverse socio-economic gains and undermine long-term development plans. Tunisia’s vulnerability to extreme weather events, including prolonged droughts, heatwaves and erratic rainfall, has intensified, placing … Continued

The initiatives will benefit Egypt and multiple countries across Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, implemented in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

More than 6,000 people were in Kigali for the Women Deliver conference last month, including four heads of state, donors, policy makers and, importantly, activists from almost every country in the world.
The discussions at the conference focus on a wide range of issues based around advancing gender equality. Health in general was, of course, a focus, as were sexual and reproductive health specifically.
But two gaps were obvious in the conversations. There was very little youth representation. And there was minimal discussion about the role of food or food systems.
While these two topics might seem separate, they are in fact closely connected.
Anything for young people without young people is against young people

Increasing population pressure and population density in many African countries are inducing land scarcity and land constraints. Tightening land constraints are expected to trigger various responses, including agricultural intensification, as postulated by the Boserup hypothesis. The relevance of the Boserup hypothesis in irrigated agriculture, and in contexts where application of improved inputs is high, remains largely unexplored.

The former secretary general of the Water Authority of Jordan outlines what is needed to develop a sustainable model for water management that supports the kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision 2033.

A recent technical meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has highlighted the aquaculture sector’s ability to feed the world and the need to promote sustainable business practices to ensure “decent work” for members of the industry.

The #CIHEAM is a partner of the 2nd International #Agrobiodiversity Congress, convened by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, CGIAR, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. The event is organized in collaboration with a wide range of partner organizations.

This four-day virtual and interactive Congress will bring together scientists, practitioners, Indigenous Peoples, development organizations, and policymakers to share and advance scientific research, nature-positive solutions, policies, and practices. Join us as we work to transform food systems and deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through the use and conservation of agrobiodiversity. 

Red Sea Farms, a Saudi Arabian start-up that has developed a solution to use salt water for irrigation in agriculture, is proud to have received one of the largest investments in the sector: $10 million in venture capital! This is a great opportunity to assert its place in the territory and increase its growth for a greener economy. Red Sea Farms, a Saudi Arabian start-up that has developed a solution to use salt water for irrigation in agriculture, is proud to have received one of the largest investments in the sector: $10 million in venture capital! This is a great opportunity to assert its place in the territory and increase its growth for a greener economy.

More and more cutting-edge, functional, sustainable and surprisingly silky fabrics are emerging in the world of fashion, but with them comes more waste. What if we were to transform our plant and food waste into something wearable instead

As we well know by now, climate change and other environmental issues are not any one person’s concern. They are all of our concerns. That’s why recent coverage of climate change has been calling for international cooperation on all sides. It’s not America’s issue; it’s not the UK’s issue. The scope of climate change and threats to our environment are much greater than that: It’s an international issue.

EARTH University alumni are applying their hands-on training in sustainable agriculture to empower rural communities around the globe.

A recent study published in Frontiers in Ecology encourages researchers to produce findings in collaboration with local communities. The authors conclude that this approach can meet local needs while helping to advance progress around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

On the occasion of CIHEAM's 60th Anniversary, a special day will be organized with the support of CIHEAM Zaragoza on 14 October 2022 at the Casa Mediterraneo in Alicante (Spain) to present CIHEAM's work on coastal zone management and fisheries in the Mediterranean, and to strengthen the debate between stakeholders, with particular regard to the emerging climate, environmental and societal challenges.

MEDITERRANEAN. Mediterranean local authorities are preparing to face up to disasters linked to global warming.

On the occasion of the Mediterranean World Forum, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region and the Directorate for External Action of Local Authorities of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs brought together on Monday 7 February in Marseille heads of local authorities, experts and members of the Mediterranean Youth Council. The aim was to present the public measures implemented by the territorial authorities to preserve the natural heritage and to commit to sustainable development.

The assembly was opened by Ms Lara Barazi-Geroulanou, FEAP President, and Mr Riccardo Rigillo, General Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture of Italy’s Ministry for Agriculture. Both highlighted the important role of aquaculture in the Green Deal, its relevance for food security in Europe and towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

For the first time, this afternoon, a dozen Mediterranean countries, several cooperation and research actors participated in the 2nd independent Mediterranean Dialogue of the United Nations Summit on Food Systems. A new step to advance on common ambitions for the region. Organised by the CIHEAM, the FAO, the UfM, the One Planet network and the Prima Foundation for more sustainable and inclusive food systems in the Mediterranean region, this 2nd Dialogue follows the first one held on 27 April 2021.

On May 21st, the BlueInvest Initiative organized a virtual workshop called "Financing a Sustainable Blue Economy: From Pipe Dream To Pipeline", where industry experts spoke about the current state of financing for a sustainable Blue Economy.

Certain types of tuna, salmon and cod are overfished and not sustainable. Here's a list of bycatch and less popular fish you should eat instead.

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Department of Biology at the University of Malta are taking part in an international research project called ‘Marine Protected Areas Network Towards Sustainable Fisheries in the Central Mediterranean’ (Mantis). The project aims t

Initially developed in the early sixties, the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has undergone several waves of reforms – the latest one of which was decided in 2013 and implemented in 2015. Since then, the context has changed significantly. Against this new background, the European Commission believes that “the CAP must be modernised, simplified, and made even more coherent with other EU policies to maximise its contribution to the ten Commission Priorities and the Sustainable Development Objectives.” The Commission thus decided to carry out a public consultation on the simplification and modernisation of the CAP.