The responses to climate change due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are not uniformly distributed around the globe. Some regions, such as the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME), warm more rapidly than the global mean. A recent article published in Reviews of Geophysics explores how climate change is impacting the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. Here, we asked some of the authors about the rapid climate change in the EMME, advances in climate modelling in the region, and what challenges remain.
Farmers across Andalusia are reporting lower olive harvests and weaker oil yields early in the 2025/26 season, raising fresh doubts about Spain’s production outlook.
The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This initiative aims to ‘raise awareness and focus policy attention on the obstacles and challenges faced by women and girls in agriculture,’ as well as to promote actions to address these issues. But what are these obstacles? We answer questions about the situation of women farmers with data and expert sources.
AgrOOP – Accélérer la Transition Agro- écologique grâce à la mise en œuvre Collective de l’Agriculture de Précision – c’est un projet multi partenarial qui vise à favoriser l’adoption de solutions d’agriculture de précision opérationnelles & éprouvées dans les exploitations en s’appuyant sur l’expérience de collectifs d’agriculteurs, agricultrices.
La principale ville druze de Syrie a été attaquée par une coalition de forces gouvernementales et bédouines en juillet. Toujours assiégés, ses habitants luttent maintenant pour leur subsistance et restaurent leur environnement.
Photos of rural Gozo, its agriculture and workers of the land were mostly unsigned, except for those of Mikiel Farrrugia, 'il-Badiku', who dominated the Gozo postcard scene
È uscito il nuovo numero di Mediterraneo Dossier #79
Un viaggio tra agricoltura, cultura, comunità e pensieri che attraversano il Mediterraneo. La nostra rivista continua a raccontare il rapporto tra terra, persone e futuro con profondità e senso critico.
Ogni numero è un invito a guardare il mondo con attenzione, radici e visione.
Le chercheur Pierre-François Staub rappelle que les écosystèmes terrestres, aquatiques ou marins sont interdépendants et que les mesures contre la pollution doivent englober tous ces milieux.
AUDIO • Histoires vraies pour réchauffer l’hiver, épisode 4/10 : Eric et Noëlle, agriculteurs heureux. Une série inédite proposée par France Culture. Écoutez Les Pieds sur terre, et découvrez nos podcasts en ligne.
It’s orange season in Malta. 🍊 Choosing local oranges supports Maltese and Gozitan farmers while highlighting the quality and authenticity of local produce. Through close collaboration with local food producers, the Malta Food Agency promotes Maltese products, supports producers in achieving their long-term objectives, and strengthens the food sector as an essential pillar of the national economy.
The United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP).
Covering about half the world's land, Rangelands are home to unique biodiversity and pastoral communities whose livelihoods depend on them.
Pastoralists raise animals, contribute to food security, and hold diverse cultural heritage and local and indigenous knowledge, preserving ecosystems across the world.
[[Le Projet Régional d’Appui au Pastoralisme au Sahel s’inscrit dans une dynamique de transformation durable de l’élevage pastoral, l'un des piliers des économies sahéliennes. Dès sa première phase (2015-2021), le PRAPS a soutenu la réalisation d’infrastructures et d’aménagements adaptés aux besoins...
The BeXyl project has identified olive varieties with greater tolerance to Xylella fastidiosa and reported early results from an experimental thermal treatment against the bacteria.
When food and agricultural products are traded internationally, the direct and indirect water use associated with that trade results in a ‘water footprint’ – reflecting not only the freshwater needed to grow a crop, for instance, but also the water consumed in ancillary processes involved in bringing a product to market and diluting the pollution it causes. Income growth, rising populations and dietary change are increasing demand for water-intensive foods. Meanwhile, climate change, pollution and overexploitation of agricultural land are degrading water sources and depleting freshwater availability.
A new research initiative aims to safeguard Malta’s honey bees and support beekeepers in the face of climate change. The BeeSustain project, run by the university’s Biodiversity and Ecology Research Group (BERG), is combining scientific research with new technology to better understand the pressures facing pollinators and develop practical solutions to protect bee populations across the islands.
Le gouvernement tente de désamorcer la colère en promettant des mesures inédites au mois de janvier. Dans une lettre ouverte publiée dimanche, le premier ministre s’engage à entrer dans une « phase plus ferme, plus offensive », notamment vis-à-vis de l’Union européenne.
At 𝐄𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 we look into the future of agrifood systems with the help of the experts who take part in our activities. In this video, we feature 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐛, Senior Socio-Economist and Gender Expert at the International Water Management Institute (@iwmi). In her intervention, she highlights the essential yet often under-supported role of women and youth in agrifood systems. She stresses the importance of adopting holistic, collaborative models—especially in a context of shrinking ODA resources.
Climate change is placing unprecedented pressure on livestock production across the Mediterranean region. Prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, and the spread of vector-borne diseases are threatening the sustainability of our food systems. In our latest article, Andrés Schlageter Tello, administrator of the training area 'Animal Production and Welfare' at CIHEAM Zaragoza, examines key strategies being implemented to enhance resilience. These innovations are critical as we work to secure the future of livestock production in climate-vulnerable regions.
""Extravirgin – Taste it for the very first time": a music video and cultural project that showcases the regenerative power of extra virgin olive oil. Original music, cinematic storytelling, and educational content promote EVO culture around the world.
Derrière son image d’aliment sain, ce classique des fêtes est majoritairement issu d’élevages industriels, qui entraînent une litanie de dégâts écologiques, sanitaires et humains.
Face aux dangers de l’élevage industriel, AVSF rappelle que l’agroécologie offre aux éleveurs et éleveuses du Sud des solutions durables pour gagner en autonomie, résilience et performance. Cette nouvelle note technique présente des pratiques adaptées pour améliorer la santé animale, valoriser les ressources locales, renforcer les synergies agriculture-élevage et diversifier les productions. Elle souligne aussi […]
Connaissez-vous les CEP, les champs écoles paysans ? Ce sont des programmes permettant aux agriculteurs-maraîchers d’adopter les bonnes pratiques de gestion durable des sols et de diversification des…
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