Building A Strong Partnership For A Resilient Mediterranean

Our non-governmental organization, which was established on 02.06.2021, has provided funds with its projects from 3 different fund organizations for the time being and is working to achieve its above-mentioned objectives.
These projects are;
1.Our project was accepted within the scope of the Project Program on Providing Assistance to Associations from the Ministry of Interior Budget. (2022) Budget: 26.350 TL
-Project name: Local Food Safety in Climate Change The project suggests that food security cannot be achieved without food security. In a total of 10 main activities, it includes the establishment of a Sustainable "Food Safety Volunteers" Team with the training on Iso: 18744:2016 with Vulnerability Analysis Related to Parasites and Pathogens That Cause Food Diseases as a Result of Effects Caused by Climate Change for 11 Months, Action Plan and Road Maps for Combat.
2. Food Safety in Climate Change: Our project named Food Safety Volunteers was accepted by KIZILAY TOSEP. (2022) 65.700 TL
3.With the support provided by the 3rd Community Volunteers Foundation, our project titled Green Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas was accepted. (2022) 54.000 TL
4.2023-Support to Life Association- 82.000 TL- Project name: “Air Health Working Group”.
Now, we are a member of Adaptation Research Alliance(https://www.adaptationresearchalliance.org/) after setting up COP 28.

We are writing to express our strong interest in collaborating on the PRIMA program's research topics 1.1.1-2024, 1.2.1-2024, and 1.3.1-2024, focusing on the sustainability and resilience of Mediterranean agriculture and food systems. As a civil society organization seeking research status, we believe our unique perspective, community connections, and expertise can significantly contribute to these crucial areas.

Our Commitment to the WEFE Nexus Approach:

We are deeply committed to the WEFE (Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem) Nexus approach as a holistic framework for addressing the complex challenges facing Mediterranean agriculture. We believe that collaborative research efforts focused on integrating water management, energy efficiency, food production, and ecosystem health are essential for long-term sustainability.

Proposed Collaboration Areas:

Topic 1.1.1-2024: We are particularly interested in collaborating on research projects exploring the social and economic dimensions of WEFE Nexus implementation in irrigated agriculture. We can contribute to participatory action research, community engagement activities, and policy analysis to ensure equitable and inclusive solutions.
Topic 1.2.1-2024: Our expertise lies in supporting small-scale farmers and marginalized communities. We can collaborate on research projects that evaluate and develop water harvesting technologies adapted to local contexts, while promoting knowledge transfer and capacity building among farmers.
Topic 1.3.1-2024: We are passionate about reducing food loss and waste across the food chain. We can contribute to research projects exploring innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and consumer behavior change strategies tailored to the Mediterranean region.

Our Strengths as a Potential Research Partner:

Strong Community Connections: We have established relationships with local communities, farmers' organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, allowing for effective research implementation and dissemination of findings.
Commitment to Participatory Research: We believe in involving diverse stakeholders in the research process, ensuring the project's relevance and impact on communities.
Focus on Social Impact: We are driven by a desire to contribute to positive social and environmental change through our research activities.

Next Steps:

We are eager to discuss potential collaboration opportunities and explore how our organization can contribute to these important research topics. We are open to participating in consortium proposals or initiating individual research projects aligned with our expertise and interests.

Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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