SureNexus Partners Convene for Strategic Meeting at INRA Headquarters in Rabat
Rabat, Morocco – February 10, 2025 — The SureNexus project team held a pivotal one-day meeting at the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) Headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, on February 10, 2025. This gathering marked a significant milestone in the project’s mission to develop innovative solutions for the integrated management of water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE Nexus), fostering sustainability and resilience in the face of global challenges.
The meeting brought together 23 in-person participants representing nine partner organizations: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), INRA, Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), AGENSO, KKL, REMTEC, CTPC, and PLANET. Additional partners joined virtually, fostering a collaborative environment that seamlessly integrated both on-site and remote contributions.
Dr. Jordi Morató, Director of the UNESCO Chair on Sustainability and SureNexus Project Coordinator, opened the session with a comprehensive overview of the project’s progress, highlighting key achievements and outlining strategic activities planned for the coming months. Discussions delved into critical topics, addressing administrative, financial, and management aspects to ensure the project’s smooth implementation and alignment with its goals.
A significant highlight of the meeting was the introduction of the External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB), a five-member panel of distinguished experts tasked with providing strategic guidance and ensuring the project’s scientific and technical rigor. Their expertise is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the project’s direction and outcomes.
This strategic meeting reinforced the SureNexus project’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable solutions through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based approaches. By fostering dialogue and aligning priorities, the session set a strong foundation for impactful developments in the months ahead, paving the way for transformative progress in addressing global sustainability challenges.
For more information, visit the official event page: https://surenexus.eu/ and SureNexus Partners Convene for Face-to-Face Meeting at INRA Headquarters in Rabat.
About sure nexus:
SureNexus (https://surenexus.eu) is part of the PRIMA programme supported by the European Union. The project will establish demonstrators of promising small-scale innovative solutions and evaluate their productivity and value to the local community, driving technology acceptance and mentality change. Integrated tools will be tested in four innovative Demonstrators, focused on relevant Nexus actions.At the same time, SureNexus will bridge the barrier and the resistance to changes through the development of interconnected networks (network of networks) of grassroot community projects and foster MED knowledge transfer and best practices, coupled with intersectoral cooperation.
