Category: News
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Revolutionizing Carbon Markets for Small Farmers: Three Questions for Dr. Thoraya Seada, Winner of the PRIMA Award
One of the four winners of the PRIMA Award for Women Greening Food Systems, Dr. Thoraya Seada is leading the change in revolutionizing carbon markets for small farmers in Egypt. As part of our series spotlighting these inspiring women, we asked her three key questions to learn more about her vision and impact. Across the…
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Fighting Desertification, building hope: Three Questions for Marta Cortegano, Winner of the PRIMA Award
One of the four winners of the PRIMA Award for Women Greening Food Systems, Marta Cortegano is leading the fight against desertification in Portugal’s semi-arid landscapes. As part of our series spotlighting these inspiring women, we asked her three key questions to learn more about her vision and impact. Across the Mediterranean, women are transforming…
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Exploring the Water Energy Food Ecosystems Nexus: a call for a unified definition at DNC 2025 (Dresden Nexus Conference)
Since the 2011 Bonn Conference, multiple definitions of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus have emerged, yet no universally accepted one exists, creating challenges for consistent application. In April 2025, PRIMA will play a key role in shaping this discussion at the Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC 2025) in Germany. Representing PRIMA, Ali Rhouma will lead a session…
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VACANCY NOTE – PRIMA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Deadline: February 20th, 2025, at 5 PM CET.Submission: Applications must be submitted only via the registration form on our website with thefollowing documentation: Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will becontacted. Equal opportunitiesPRIMA is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and appointed solely…
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PRIMA Section 2 results
Exciting news! The wait is over as PRIMA unveils the projects set to receive funding for #Section 2! Have a look to the projects selected, making waves in the Mediterranean region. RESULTS OF THE CALL PRIMA SECTION 2 2024 – MULTI-TOPICLIST OF THE PROJECTS SELECTED FOR FUNDINGTO BE FUNDED:
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Meet the Winners of PRIMA’s First Woman Greening Food Systems Award!
January 2025| Good news to start the year 2025! It is now time to unveil the winners of its First Woman Greening Food Systems Award! Four remarkable women are being celebrated for their work in transforming our food systems.From Portugal to Egypt and to Greece, these Mediterranean leaders are tackling some of our biggest challenges, from climate change to…
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Bluetongue: The PRIMA Blue-Med Project’s response to a growing crisis
PRESS RELEASE | Janvier 2025 January, 2025 | The year just concluded showed several Bluetongue outbreaks have hit ruminants across the Mediterranean region and in Europe. This disease, characterized by recurrent waves, has caused widespread concern among farmers, veterinarians, and health authorities. In the face of this persistent threat, a European project has brought together…
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PRIMA 2024 Section 2 Calls
The scientific evaluations of the proposals submitted to PRIMA 2024 Section 2 Calls have been finalised and a list of 25 proposals have been identified as eligible for funding or ‘under condition’ to be funded. We express gratitude to the PRIMA National Funding Agencies, who have gone to great lengths to enhance their financial commitments…
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In Portugal, PRIMA Joins 5+5 Dialogue as Observer
6 December 2024 | The VI Ministerial Conference of the 5+5 Dialogue on Research, Innovation, and Higher Education was held the 6th of December 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference brought together Ministers of Education, Universities, and Research from Algeria, France, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Libya, Spain, Portugal, and Tunisia. In addition to PRIMA, were also…
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PRIMA Section 1 Results
Exciting news! The wait is over as PRIMA unveils the projects set to receive funding for Section 1! Have a look to the projects selected, making waves in the Mediterranean region.
