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.
FFN-ii: Field Data Collection and Digitalization of All Sites
The objective of this activity was to collect, study and deliver the field data required for the establishment and operation of the two Location Aware (LA) prototypes, namely the OliveFlyNet for Olive fruit fly and the MedFlyNet for Mediterranean fruit fly, in the 8 wide-area sites (Olive: AUA, UCO, LARI, IO, Peaches: UNIMOL, CRRHAB, Citrus: AUA). This is the last updated deliverable. In the sites, a revision of the field elements has been performed with ground truth to verify the digitized field data. The maps have been updated and produced accordingly. The use of mobile GIS for the collection of field data is also described.
FNN-ii: Training in MedFlyNet
The training Meeting on MedFlyNet took place in Campobasso on the 25th - 26th July 2022 within the framework of the FruitFlyNet-ii project. This was an in-person meeting, preceded by a one-day online meeting, held on 24th February 2022. Participated to the meeting the partners AUA, UCO and CRRHAB.
The meeting was carried at the premises of the University of Molise, organizing partner. The main objective was to provide a detailed technical description of the MedFlyNet prototype, for both the e-trap and basic e-services, including practical training and field demonstration. In more details, the meeting was organized in 4 sessions: session A on Medfly e-trap, session B: In-field training; session C: MedFlyNet digitalization and monitor module; session D: MedFlyNet DSS.
FFN-ii: Location Aware System Deployment in the two Experimental Sites
The objective of this output is to provide information about the various tasks that took place during the 2nd cultivation period (Semesters V-VI) in the two experimental sites of the project aiming to verify the good performance of the e-traps, as well as to test the new functionalities and ensure the good operation of the e-services in the large-area sites. To accomplish the full deployment of the Location Aware (LA) products, the olive and Med e-traps were tested in both sites to satisfy all the evaluation criteria set for the full operation. Noteworthy, the OliveFlyNet was tested in Greece by the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) and the MedFlyNet in Italy by the University of Molise (UNIMOL). The results for both types of the e-traps tested in the two experimental fields showed very good performance in terms of battery charge level and signal reception.
The e-services of adults’ population distribution map, infestation risk map and spray density map creation were tested by AUA in its experimental site to validate its functionalities in the new environment. A new e-service was developed and tested regarding the automatic digitalization of trees, that is an e-service which facilitates the implementation of the system. An additional e-service which gives the ability to the system to identify the optimum position for placing each trap in each area with olive groves was developed and tested too, so that to rationalize the approaches used. The two new e-services were implemented successfully whereas the updated software was able to produce all the different kind of maps required for the full implementation of the LA e-services.
Finally, a detection and count machine learning test for the case med fruit fly pest was also studied by UNIMOL. Tests related to the automatic recognition of medfly catches in the e-trap were also conducted and showed a very food response.
FFN-ii: Project Demonstrations
FrutFlyNet-ii project deployed, optimized, operated, and demonstrated the two Location Aware (LA) prototypes, namely the OliveFlyNet for Olive fruit fly and the MedFlyNet for Mediterranean fruit fly, in the 8 wide-area sites (Olive: AUA, UCO, UNIMOL, LARI, IO, Peaches: UNIMOL, CRRHAB, Citrus: AUA. One of the most important task of the project was to perform a number of demonstration events (on average two demos per site). These were as follows: 3 demos were realized by AUA (Greece), 2 by UCO, (Spain), 2 by UNIMOL (Italy), 5 by LARI (Lebanon), 2 by IO (Tunisia) and 1 by CRRHAB (Tunisia). Noteworthy, that some of the demos of the partners AUA, LARI and IO were closely related with the Living Labs activities on e-trap innovations (LL1) and on e-services advances (LL2). Skill development evaluations via training during each demonstration were provided. Presentations, issues faced, suggestions collected from the stakeholders’ feedback, questionnaires, instruction guides, participants' lists, were also performed. Questionnaires' results about the suitability of LAS and its products obtained from the farmers/producers who were participated in the activities and used the system provided a fine Source of Verification (SoV) for the project outputs acceptability. Questioners, distributed at the end of the lifespan of the project reported positive, negative, neutral opinions, criticism, and possible adaptations. However, their feedback is generally more than encouraging.
CRE@CTIVE's 6 creative labs supporting the Textile, Clothing, Footwear & Leather (TCFL) sectors in the Mediterranean
CRE@CTIVE's six creative labs initiative is a cornerstone of support for businesses and their 16 subgrantees within the Textile, Clothing, Footwear & Leather (TCFL) industries. These labs provide essential resources, collaboration opportunities, and services tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs navigating a dynamic market environment. By fostering entrepreneurship and facilitating access to cutting-edge technologies, these labs drive innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness across the TCFL sectors. Discover the pilot projects underway in each lab and explore the range of services available to industry stakeholders.
Ratification of THEMEDNEW alliance
TEX-MED ALLIANCES designed, promoted and implemented several Cross Border Cooperation Initiatives that brought to the signatures and ratification of 4 new Business Alliances among participating companies and other entities from the 7 participating countries. Here you can find the Alliance for:
- THEMEDNEW (TMNA)
- Health Textile Digital Cluster (HTDC)
- Dyeing Small Batches Network (DSBN)
- Leftovers Partnership (LOP)
TRANSDAIRY Innovation & needs of Dairy Value Chain Report
Technical Report about the innovation potential and needs in the Dairy Value Chain (DVC). The results of this report are based on information collected through questionnaires in the Mediterranean region for the demand and offer of new technological solutions. The market needs novel solutions to address the modern challenges in the DVC. Stakeholders are willing to invest in new solutions. On the other hand, there are currently available technological solutions at reasonable prices for the DVC as well as the proper channels to introduce them to the market. Technology transfer and transborder cooperation is required for the wider adoption of novel technological solutions.
MEDUSA - Hiking e-guides for Adventure Tourism in Catalonia, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Puglia
This section includes Hiking e-guides for Adventure Tourism in the Mediterranean regions that participated in the MEDUSA project (Catalonia, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Puglia), which was aimed at promoting an innovative and sustainable tourism model. There are 5 guides, one for each region, which describe innovative itineraries to explore alternative areas with a view to reducing the strong impact of mass tourism in other more popular areas.
MEDUSA - Destination review in Catalonia, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Puglia
The MEDUSA project, faced with the slowdown in tourism in the Mediterranean region, aimed to transform the tourism model into a sustainable and competitive model, addressing current sectoral challenges such as the predominance of mass seaside tourism, through the development of interventions to promote adventure tourism in the region. This section includes 7 documents (5 in English and 2 in Arabic) illustrating a destination review from a socio-economic, political and environmental perspective in adventure tourism in some areas of the 5 Mediterranean regions that took part in the project: Catalonia (Spain), Jordan, Lebanon, Puglia ( Italy) and Tunisia.
MEDUSA - Attractions, Inventory and Mapping for Adventure Tourism in Catalonia, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Puglia
This section includes 5 documents with a detailed description of attractions, inventory and mapping for adventure tourism in some areas of the 5 Mediterranean regions that took part in the MEDUSA project: Catalonia (Spain), Jordan, Lebanon, Puglia (Italy) and Tunisia.
Adventure travel describes trips that provide experiences to places which are novel or unique to the traveler, emphasize the natural environment, and provide challenge through experiences of culture, activities that promote physical health, and excitement. By designing and testing routes and itineraries that offer improved adventure tourism products, MEDUSA project aimed contribute to job creation and income for local communities in the medium and long term. Moreover, the project has the potential to reveal lesser-known destinations and attract tourists throughout the year.
MEDUSA - Conceptualization of sustainable tourism products for the adventure tourism segment
The MEDUSA project’s conceptualization of adventure tourism has been thought of as a tool to help the small enterprises and inhabitants of the destinations in order to approach to adventure tourism with a sustainable approach. It consists of a set of guidelines illustrating the key requisites for creating and/or managing adventure packages using the results and the recommendations from:
• country research on the analysis of the attraction potential of 5 destinations (in Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Spain and Tunisia);
• benchmarking study on sustainable best practices;
• market research on outbound markets;
• examples of how international tour operators design products and packages.
This report develops the conceptualization of adventure travel through 6 phases.
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