SureNexus Kick-Off Meeting Sets the Tone for a Successful Collaboration Across the Mediterranean

We are thrilled to announce the successful kick-off meeting of the #SureNexus project, which focuses on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), and Bioeconomy. The meeting, held on 14th July 2022, brought together 15 partner organizations from 7 Mediterranean countries.

With more than 50 experts and researchers on board, along with four innovative demo sites in Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Israel, the #SureNexus project is set to make a significant impact on society. The partners include top universities, research institutes, and innovative companies committed to creating a sustainable future.

The project partners are:

1. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – UPC, Spain
2. Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology-IRTA, Spain
3. Center for Agro-Food Economics & Development-CREDA, Spain
4. Catalan Cork Institute Foundation – ICSURO, Spain
5. National Technical University of Athens (Sanitary Engineering Laboratory), -NTUA, Greece
6. Tinos Ecolodge, Greece
7. AGENSO, Greece
8. Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund, Israel
9. REM TEC, Italy
10. Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy
11. Planet Di Villa Alessandro & C SAS – Planet, Italy
12. Centre Technique de Plasturgie et de Caoutchouc-CTPC,Morocco
13. Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique-INRA, Morocco
14. Société Agricole Innovante dans le Sud – Innovagrisud, Tunisia
15. Participatory Development Solutions (PDS) – ElMahrousa, Egypt

During the online kick-off meeting, the partners discussed the project plan towards implementing the project’s objectives, including developing innovative solutions that promote sustainable development and the circular economy.

We look forward to making a positive impact on our society and environment, with all partners, collaborating stakeholders, and the PRIMA programme!