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 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 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.
SIRCLES policy toolkit for circular economy employment and training
SIRCLES project aimed to develop skills and favour new job opportunities in the circular economy sector, in the biowaste one, providing marketable opportunities especially for NEET & Women in the involved target areas (Spain, Greece, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Italy). The planned pilots for biowaste processing have been implemented according to the Life Cycle Thinking approach and breaking down the process into different phases. The development of capacities along with job insertion and the engagement of local entities aimed to ensure sustainability beyond the project duration.
This toolkit is organised into four chapters: the chapter 1 delves into the SIRCLES model for biowaste, highlighting its importance and potential in achieving circularity; chapter 2 analyses the work context and methodology, providing insights into the research environment and the methods employed in the study; chapter 3 includes a section on the pilots conducted by SIRCLES, presenting the lessons learned from these practical implementations. Finally, chapter 4 offers potential future scenarios and proposes policy measures that can support and enhance the implementation of the SIRCLES model in various contexts.
A.2.5.3 Decalogue disseminated through the BEach CLEAN campaign (ITA, FRA, ENG, AR)
This document is part of the BEach CLEAN campaign, which aims to protect the environmental heritage of beaches and encourages a productive dialogue with tourism operators and citizens to raise awareness about the consequences of littering. The decalogue is available in Italian, French, English, and Arabic, and it outlines ten key principles or actions that individuals and businesses can take to help keep beaches clean and preserve their natural beauty.
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.
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.
Standard Packages for Public Private Partnerships Agreement
FISH MED NET involves public and private partner organizations from France, Italy, Tunisia, Lebanon and Palestine. The project aimed to develop Mediterranean Alliances between the enterprises active in the Blue economy following the diversification of artisanal fishing, and to develop public authorities' capacity to encourage sustainable development of the fishing sector. Following the analysis “Mapping of the needs of the Public Authorities related to fishery activities and support schemes in place”, as well as the results of the rounds tables held in all partner countries that have engaged both public and private stakeholders from the fishery sector, the Ministry of Agriculture of Lebanon, in cooperation with all partners, has produced some standard packages including procedures and formats that might be useful to develop Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
According to the different national contexts, norms and legislations, the typologies of potential PPPs could change and vary from country to country. Also considering the differences between the fishery sectors in the involved countries at economic, social and legislative level, there is a certain level of heterogeneity within these countries. So that, it must be noted that the standard packages should be always adapted to the country’s characteristics and norms, and must not in any way be used as a substitute for specific legal advice. The following standard packages are identified on the basis of existing practices of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in each target territory, and includes: 1. The concession agreement; 2. The memorandum of understanding; 3.Community-led local development initiatives; 4.The service agreement.
Empowering Mediterranean Industries: Euro-Med CRE@CTIVE Observatory
CRE@CTIVE is revolutionizing Mediterranean industries by fostering creativity and innovation. Through strategic linkages between traditional and creative sectors, the project aims to enhance competitiveness and drive job creation. Discover our collaborative efforts and innovative projects shaping the future of textile, footwear, and leather sectors across the region.
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)
MoreThanAJob 10 agreements signed between social economy actors and public administrations
10 agreements signed between social economy actors and public administrations for the development of initiatives supporting social and labour inclusion of vulnerable groups