The Mediterranean library of knowledge
Explore the ENI CBC Med Programme's library of deliverables: a comprehensive digital repository of diverse resources tailored for the Mediterranean region. Discover in-depth studies, innovative strategies, and practical tools spanning tools addressing key environmental, economic, and social issues. The library is your go-to source to find valuable knowledge to inspire new collaborative projects driving fair, sustainable and inclusive development across the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Organic Agriculture: Executive Agreement
In the framework of ENI CBC MED Organic Ecosystem Project: “Boosting cross border Organic Ecosystem through enhancing agro-food alliances”, the main objective of WP3 is to establish a Cross-Border Organic Agro-Food Open Ecosystem (hereinafter called Ecosystem).
The Ecosystem is an open network where complex interactions among different players with complementary backgrounds are produced. It is established on a well-structured national and cross-border alliance, through a concrete collaborative approach and a synergistic effect. The Ecosystem aims at increasing cooperation and dialogue among private and public actors of the organic sector stimulating dynamic discussion and participatory exchange of experiences, problems, needs and possible sustainable solutions to scale up the Med organic sector and improve its competitiveness as well as to promote economic growth in Partner countries and in the Region.
This ExecutiveAgreement, signed by Organic Ecosystem beneficiaries (Partners, Associated Partners, MSMEs, actors of organic and innovation chain) aims to give an overview of general objectives, principles and conditions under which the partners of the Ecosystem intend to develop capacity-building activities, knowledge sharing and cooperation, aimed at strengthening organic MSMEs in the Partner Countries supported by Competent Authorities (CAs, members of the Mediterranean Organic Agriculture Network-MOAN).
Apart from the project partners, 285 stakeholders signed this agreement.
Organic agriculture operators from the Mediterranean: BOOKLET OF CONTACTS
The ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM project has brought together a consortium of operators and public-private partners from Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, and Greece, aiming to drive business alliances in the field of organic agriculture.
In an effort to foster collaboration and promote top-quality organic products, we have compiled a comprehensive booklet of contact information for all the SMEs and partners involved in the project.
This valuable resource includes contact details for 35 operators and public-private partners who have been actively working with ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM. By creating a network of like-minded organizations, the project sought to facilitate cooperation and knowledge exchange among participants.
For individuals or businesses in search of potential business partners offering top-quality organic products, this document will prove to be a useful tool. It provides a wide range of options from a diverse array of SMEs and operators across Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, and Greece.
We are proud to state that this network of Mediterranean SMEs is committed to the principles of organic agriculture and has a demonstrated track record of excellence in their respective fields.
To offer a glimpse into the potential of ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM's network, here are a few examples of the participating SMEs. In Jordan, we came across the first organic producer of poultry products in the MENA region, as well as a supplier of caffeine-free coffee made from date seeds. Lebanon boasts the largest carob bean farm in the Mediterranean and is one of the vast network of farms and biggest distributors of organic products in the MENA and GCC regions. In Greece, we discovered exceptional extra virgin olive oil derived from ancient Mediterranean olive trees, in addition to a company specialising in high phenolic olive oil. Lastly, Italy presented gourmet organic almonds.
In addition to the SMEs, the consortium involved in the ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM project included several esteemed partners. These partners played a crucial role in facilitating collaboration and providing expertise.
The consortium was composed of the Ministry of Agriculture of Jordan, the Jordan Exporters and Producers Association for Fruit and Vegetables (JEPA), the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Zahle and the Bekaa, the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies - Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, INNOPOLIS- Centre for Innovation and Culture, and the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME).
The booklet of contact information provided in this project is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to collaborate with organizations that offer top-quality organic products.
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROSPECTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION [ENGLISH & ARABIC VERSION]
This document is a valuable source of information about the organic agriculture sector in the Mediterranean.
It provides updated country-specific details on organic agriculture in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Italy, and Greece, including:
- Historical background
- Legislative and policy context
- Statistics on organic land, operators, and the market
- Organic livestock
- Imports and international markets
- Domestic markets
- Outlooks and future strategies
All the information in this document has been collected in the framework of the ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM project network through a bottom-up approach that emphasizes the exchange of experiences and people-to-people cooperation.
The ORGANIC ECOSYSTEM project, through this document, seeks to provide an analysis of the organic sector in the five pilot countries, considering the perspectives of various stakeholders, including the private sector.
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Med4Waste Capitalisation Conferences
This document outlines the implementation and the capitalization activities of the Med4Waste project and other related activities, i.e. the organisation of conferences in the framework of high-level summits in 2023.
Med4Waste Mentoring Scheme Report
Report about the implementation of the Med4Waste Integrated Waste Management Mentoring Scheme, with the participation of six sub-national public authorities from the Mediterranean Region.
Med4ZeroWaste & Circular Economy Online Course
The content of the course is based on the experiences of the five projects capitalized by Med4Waste (DECOST, MED-Ina, CLIMA, CEOMED and REUSEMED), the technical knowledge of Rezero Foundation and the Med4Waste project partners, as well as the current literature.
Policy toolkit on Municipal Waste Management (French Version)
This policy toolkit synthesizes the main lessons learned stemming from (i) the Med4Waste activities oriented at building skills, planning and decision-making capacities of Mediterranean municipalities and waste management practitioners, (ii) the achievements and challenges of 5 other ENI CBC Med projects working on sustainable waste management.
Policy toolkit on Municipal Waste Management (English Version)
This policy toolkit synthesizes the main lessons learned stemming from (i) the Med4Waste activities oriented at building skills, planning and decision-making capacities of Mediterranean municipalities and waste management practitioners, (ii) the achievements and challenges of 5 other ENI CBC Med projects working on sustainable waste management.
Mapping and assessment of relevant local, regional and national policies in waste
This document encompasses the results of a mapping of policies and strategies on solid waste management across the 6 project partner countries of the ENI CBC Med funded project Med4Waste. These countries are Greece, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Spain and Tunisia. The work focused on reviewing recent national and municipal waste and circular economy policies and strategies, while also providing the context of each country. Links to the regional frameworks influencing directly and indirectly the national policy settings (EU, UfM, UNEP/MAP, etc.) have also been made.
ECO-BUILDER, a Med4Waste Game
Eco-Builder is a game focused on a waste management consultancy, with 4 different levels based on different capitalized projects.
Waste Management Catalogue (French Version)
This catalogue aims to provide an overview of successful practices, solutions and approaches in waste separation, collection, treatment, and recycling in the Mediterranean. It also highlights the lessons-learnt that should be considered when replicating successes and avoiding pitfalls.
Waste Management Catalogue (Arabic Version)
This catalogue aims to provide an overview of successful practices, solutions and approaches in waste separation, collection, treatment, and recycling in the Mediterranean. It also highlights the lessons-learnt that should be considered when replicating successes and avoiding pitfalls.