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.
ESMES Case studies on REEE project portfolio solutions for enhanced energy rehabilitation of school buildings
As part of the ESMES project, aimed at contributing to greater awareness and better energy habits in schools, some case studies were carried out on portfolio solutions of renewable energy and energy efficiency (REEE) projects for better energy rehabilitation of school buildings. In particular, Italy based its case study on schools involvement, Tunisia on policy and financial support for REEE rehabilitations, Jordan on the Monitoring Driven Rehabilitations. The final beneficiaries of the case studies are the public institutions that will use them to strengthen the capacity to implement energy retrofits based on REEE solutions, and energy professionals to develop competencies and expand networks for REEE project solutions.
ESMES approved strategy to support efficient and cost-effective energy mix in public school buildings
The following documents provide some strategies (tested in Italy, Jordan, Spain, Tunisia) to support an efficient and cost-effective energy mix in public school buildings, through pilot actions based on monitoring renewable energy and energy efficiency (REEE). The reports highlight: energy mix adapted to target areas and based on local renewable energy sources; possible sources of financing; the importance of reallocating cuts in energy spending obtained through REEE solutions towards a broader improvement in the energy performance of public real estate. Each strategy focuses on the specific national context and is approved by the relevant institutions.
ESMES Implementation Tool for SEM measures
The ESMES project aimed to improve the capacity of 5 public institutions in order to implement innovative energy rehabilitations. In a typical school, energy distribution can be attributed to five main categories: lighting, cooling, space heating, water heating, other. Of those energy uses, lighting and cooling systems draw the most energy, with space heating following closely. Although the numbers vary by climate zone, the results from this analysis provide a generalized summary of the systems with the largest opportunity for energy savings: lighting, HVAC, and water heating. This document illustrates low cost or no cost energy management operations and maintenance practices for the major systems within school buildings. When available, general information on energy efficiency considerations for retrofits or major renovations is also provided.
ESMES Cross-border work on best practices on energy policies and rehabilitations management in schools
ESMES (Energy Smart Mediterranean Schools Network) project focused on the optimisation of energy consumption in public schools through innovative, monitoring-based renewable energy and energy efficiency (REEE) pilot actions. The project tried to improve the capacity of 5 public institutions in order to implement innovative energy rehabilitations.
The following document illustrates a cross-border work on best practices on energy policies and rehabilitations management in schools. Each partner (in Italy, Jordan, Spain, Tunisia, Lebanon) with support of the National Energy Hub, reviewed current policies, procedures, strategies for rehabilitations management in its country.
ESMES Administrative procedures for students, teachers and school staff
The energy trends in the Mediterranean region are characterised by the growing demand for energy, fossil fuels dependence, high CO2 emissions, etc., with negative consequences on the environment. Buildings are responsible for a significant part of the total energy consumption.
This document presents an administrative procedure for students, teachers and school staff. Building users may play important role in improving energy management in their buildings, when encouraged and motivated properly. This is especially relevant for schools, where there are many "permanent" users, including teachers, pupils and staff. Their combined efforts can bring results that may be difficult to achieve in other types of buildings. There are different methods for involving building users in energy management processes and changing their behaviours. In each case, the process should start with adequate information and education to give context and theoretical background to practical activities.
ESMES Decision Support Tool for school rehabilitation planning
This document is a Decision Support Tool (SDT) for school rehabilitation planning and the reduction of the energy consumption in public school buildings in the five countries involved in the ESMES project (Italy, Jordan, Spain, Tunisia, Lebanon), based on most suitable renewable energy and energy efficiency (REEE) solutions tested in the project for building type and use, climatic zone and estimation of potential impact.
ESMES Investment Planning Procedure
ESMES project focused on the optimisation of energy consumption in public schools through innovative, monitoring-based renewable energy and energy efficiency (REEE) pilot actions. The project is being implemented in five Mediterranean countries (Italy, Jordan, Spain, Tunisia, Lebanon) involving six organisations.
One of ESMES outputs delivered in this report is an investment planning procedure for public institutions to shift from single-building rehabilitation to the distributed interventions approach, maximizing energy performance for the amount invested, targeting energy consumption intensive components in multiple buildings taking into account national regulations and peculiarities to ease integration of new procedures into existing ones.
A.4.2.1_Lebanese Report_Marine litter tackling in Lebanon actions and recommendations
This report consistes in the Lebanese national reports on tackling marine litter, offering actions and recommendations. It was the result of Activity 4.2.1: “Best Policies and Proposal Collection and Fine-Tuning,” which aims to gather concrete good practices, best experiences, and innovative ideas for marine litter disposal from stakeholders in each involved country and across the Mediterranean. The objective is to improve waste management reviews, community-based methodologies, waste reduction regulations, individual and corporate behaviors, and communication strategies. Recommendations are derived from training sessions, awareness days, scientific activities (such as beach monitoring, microplastic sampling, and biota analysis), and networks established during the project.
A.4.2.1_LB_Italian Report_Marine litter tackling in Italy actions and recommendations_ Eng
This report consistes in the Italian national reports on tackling marine litter, offering actions and recommendations. It was the result of Activity 4.2.1: “Best Policies and Proposal Collection and Fine-Tuning,” which aims to gather concrete good practices, best experiences, and innovative ideas for marine litter disposal from stakeholders in each involved country and across the Mediterranean. The objective is to improve waste management reviews, community-based methodologies, waste reduction regulations, individual and corporate behaviors, and communication strategies. Recommendations are derived from training sessions, awareness days, scientific activities (such as beach monitoring, microplastic sampling, and biota analysis), and networks established during the project.
A.3.1.1 Study area description
This document outlines the study areas involved in the research conducted by the University of Siena, focusing on regions in Italy, Tunisia, and Lebanon. The primary purpose is to gather detailed information about these areas to identify common characteristics that can inform and streamline sampling activities. The document details the efforts to harmonize the results and enhance the efficiency of sampling protocols across different regions. This harmonization is crucial for ensuring consistent and accurate data collection, which will aid in environmental monitoring and research across the Mediterranean.
A.4.2.1 Tunisian Report_Marine litter tackling in Tunsia actions and recommendations
This report consistes in the Tunisian national reports on tackling marine litter, offering actions and recommendations. It was the result of Activity 4.2.1: “Best Policies and Proposal Collection and Fine-Tuning,” which aims to gather concrete good practices, best experiences, and innovative ideas for marine litter disposal from stakeholders in each involved country and across the Mediterranean. The objective is to improve waste management reviews, community-based methodologies, waste reduction regulations, individual and corporate behaviors, and communication strategies. Recommendations are derived from training sessions, awareness days, scientific activities (such as beach monitoring, microplastic sampling, and biota analysis), and networks established during the project.
A.4.2.1_LB-PP1_Mediterranean Report_Marine litter tackling in the Mediterranean actions and recommendations
This report consolidates contributions from the Italian, Tunisian, and Lebanese national reports on tackling marine litter, offering actions and recommendations. It is also the results of Activity 4.2.1: “Best Policies and Proposal Collection and Fine-Tuning,” which aims to gather concrete good practices, best experiences, and innovative ideas for marine litter disposal from stakeholders in each involved country and across the Mediterranean. The objective is to improve waste management reviews, community-based methodologies, waste reduction regulations, individual and corporate behaviors, and communication strategies. Recommendations are derived from training sessions, awareness days, scientific activities (such as beach monitoring, microplastic sampling, and biota analysis), and networks established during the project.