Category: News
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Meet the two Winners of the PRIMA WEFE Nexus Award
The PRIMA WEFE Nexus Award 2023 winners were announced today at the Sitges co-creation workshop for the ideation of the WEFE Nexus community of practice. Recognizing groundbreaking solutions for water, food, and energy in the Mediterranean, this award underscores the need for collaboration. It honors researchers and practitioners fostering a holistic approach for sustainability, going…
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WEFE Nexus course gathers 50 experts to navigate challenges in Mediterranean irrigated agriculture in Zaragoza
In the Mediterranean region, the Water-Food Nexus is of paramount importance, as the agricultural sector alone accounts for approximately 70% of all global freshwater withdrawals. The pivotal role of irrigation in ensuring food security intersects with the promising potential of renewable energy sources; however, the shift toward modern irrigation systems has heightened energy demands,…
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Three PRIMA projects are uniting to drive change in conservation agriculture
The first-ever Mediterranean Conservation Agriculture Conference is set to take place on 23rd November. What makes this event special? It’s organized by three PRIMA projects, ConserveTerra, CAMA, and 4CEMed. Fabrice Dentressangle, PRIMA Project officer, welcomes this joint initiative: “I am glad to witness the organization of this 1st conference, which is a result of a fruitful…
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Celebrating International Day Against Climate Change: PRIMA’s Commitment to Climate-Resilient Farming
While a significant portion of PRIMA-funded projects directly address climate change adaptation and mitigation (around one-third of PRIMA funded projects), PRIMA’s primary focus revolves around a dual aspects of adaptation to climate change. Mitigation involves reducing greenhouse gas sources and enhancing sinks, aiming to prevent their release into the atmosphere and mitigate climate change’s impact.…
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SFS Med webinar outcomes document is now available: women as key players in greening mediterranean food systems: drivers and challenges
The outcomes document for the 5th SFS Med webinar, titled “Women as Key Players in Greening Mediterranean Food Systems: Drivers and Challenges,” is now available. This document summarizes the key takeaways from the webinar and sheds light on the critical role women play in transforming Mediterranean food systems towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly…
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PRIMA’s New Horizon: FUTURE4PRIMA project paves the way for a resilient Mediterranean
In a region grappling with unprecedented challenges, where climate change, resource management, and global disruptions have struck congregationally, the need for collaborative research and innovation efforts became increasingly recognized as crucial and urgent. In this challenging environment, characterized by obstacles and difficulties, but also moments of inspiration and a collective resolve to work together, the…
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Bidding PRIMA
Financial audit and internal control systems 2023-2025 PRIMA launches limited competitive bidding to its Financial audit and internal control systems for 2023-2025. The “Terms of Reference Financial audit and internal control systems 2023-25” document details all the requirements for this bidding. All the companies that would like to participate shall submit their offers before the…
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PRIMA’s vision for Water-Smart Agriculture: Celebrating World Food Day
16th October 2023 | As the world comes together to celebrate World Food Day (October 16th), it is essential to reflect on the critical role of water in our food systems. The theme of this year’s World Food Day, “Water is essential to life on Earth,” serves as a reminder that water is the lifeblood…
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Job offer: Support Officer
Job Title: – Support Officer for the management of Horizon Europe Project 101131632 – FUTURE4PRIMA The PRIMA Foundation Secretariat, serving as the Implementation Structure of the PRIMA Programme, seeks a highly motivated and experienced support officer for the FUTURE4PRIMA Horizon Europe project. The position to give support to the project funded in response to the…
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PRIMA joins forces with UN ESCWA to ignite innovation at the Arab SME summit 2023
Marrakesh, Morocco, 12-14 December 2023 In a strategic move aimed at boosting the sustainability and growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Arab region, PRIMA is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Arab SMEs Summit 2023 organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA). The Arab SMEs…
