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SPOTLIGHT | Empowering Women, Transforming Food Systems: Key Insights from the International Symposium in Zaragoza
From 10 to 12 June 2025, CIHEAM Zaragoza and UfM, in partnership with CIHEAM General Secretariat and AECID, organised an international symposium to promote women's empowerment through innovation and chart a path toward more inclusive and sustainable agro-food systems in the region. [Read more]
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ALLIANCES | CIHEAM Zaragoza director visited Albania in June, holding strategic meetings with the Minister of Agriculture, the Spanish Ambassador to the country, the Rector of the Agricultural University of Tirana, and alumni. This institutional mission is part of CIHEAM Zaragoza's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting academic and research cooperation in the Mediterranean agricultural sector, consolidating links with public institutions, diplomatic representations, and the alumni community to drive sustainable development of the agri-food sector in the region.
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SYNERGIES | CIHEAM Zaragoza and ANOVE (the Spanish National Association of Plant Breeders) have signed a framework agreement to promote cooperation in training, research and innovation in plant breeding. The agreement includes a professional internship programme for CIHEAM Zaragoza students within companies in Spain’s plant breeding sector affiliated with ANOVE, and the collaboration between both institutions on R&D+i initiatives and knowledge transfer to boost innovation in plant variety development. [Read more]
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COOPERACIÓN | Visit by Irish experts to Malta as part of the cooperation agreement established between CIHEAM Zaragoza and the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights of Malta (MAFA). From 3 to 6 June, the delegation of experts was able to provide technical assistance and develop capacity-building activities through visits to local farms and specialised workshops for livestock farmers on the islands of Malta and Gozo. [Read more]
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OUR INSIGHTS
A cooperative approach to the agrifood sector
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ANALYSIS | Mediterranean pastoralism – a vital part of sustainable extensive livestock farming: Lessons learnt from the PASTINNOVA project
Antonio López-Francos, from CIHEAM Zaragoza’s Projects Unit, addresses in this article the importance of pastoralism in the Mediterranean region, viewed as an activity or way of life that can embody a transition towards sustainable livestock farming or a balanced development of territories. [Read more] |
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SANDRA ANDRAKA | Director of Eco Pacific Plus (Costa Rica/Latin America). [Video]
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JOSÉ CASANOVA | Professor at the University of Zaragoza and expert in the OLIB project. [Video]
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ARBEN ALLA | Lecturer at the School of Forest Science, Agricultural University of Tirana (Albania). [Video]
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BIRGIT GREDLER-GRANDL | Senior researcher at Wageningen Livestock Research (the Netherlands). [Video]
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Taking a glimpse into the future of agrifood systems
with the help of our experts
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TRAINING | Fisheries professionals from 19 countries discuss decent working conditions in a course by CIHEAM Zaragoza
CIHEAM Zaragoza, FAO, and Spain's Social Marine Institute organised the advanced course in Isla Cristina (Spain), with the collaboration of the Spanish National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST), to address safety conditions in the world’s most hazardous occupation. [Read more] |
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IOC | CIHEAM Zaragoza contributes to an international workshop on olive tree genetic resources and climate change adaptation
CIHEAM Zaragoza participated in the international workshop "Transfer of Olive Tree Genetic Resources and Associated Research Data: A Path to Solutions in the Adaptation to Climate Change", held from 23 to 26 June 2025 in Rende (Italy) and jointly organised with the International Olive Council (IOC) in collaboration with CREA-OFA, and other strategic partners. [Read more]
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ERASMUS+ | EU-funded project to transform agricultural training and innovation in Albania
CIHEAM Zaragoza works with leading institutions in this project (INSIST-VAT. Institutional, Sustainable and Innovative Strengthening of Vocational Agricultural Training in Albania) to establish a permanent training centre in Albania and develop innovative training initiatives adapted to the needs of the sector and the demands of the job market. [Read more] |
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EuAWE | International experts meet in Zaragoza to analyse the global wine trade and discuss the impact of US tariffs on European wine
Over 100 specialists gathered in Zaragoza for the IV Conference of the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE) to address challenges currently faced by the international wine production sector. Raúl Compés, director of CIHEAM Zaragoza, was re-elected vice-president of the EuAWE during the event. [Read more] |
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EuroMeSCo | CIHEAM Zaragoza at the Consultation Circle meeting in Morocco
CIHEAM Zaragoza participated in the first EuroMeSCo Consultation Circle: Consulting Southern Partners, organised by the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), in partnership with the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) on 13-14 May in Rabat, Morocco. The meeting is part of the EU co-funded initiative Support to Reflection and Consultations on the Pact for the Mediterranean. [Read more] |
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FAO | Agro-silvopastoral futures: bridging the divide between tradition and innovation in Mediterranean and mountain pastures
Researchers, academics and practitioners gathered to exchange information on scientific progress and share practical experiences, focusing on four main areas: biodiversity and sustainable practices to enhance the resilience of agro-silvopastoral systems; technical innovations for pasture and forage production in Mediterranean and mountain areas; new technologies and data-driven tools for monitoring agro-silvopastoral systems; and innovations for the future of Mediterranean pastoralism. [Read more] |
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ALUMNI | Dena Camarena, a graduate of the Master's in Agri-Food Marketing, has been appointed rector of the University of Sonora (Mexico) for the period 2025-2030. This recognition is a source of great pride for CIHEAM Zaragoza, to see how its alumni are making their mark in both the academic and professional spheres, contributing to the development and leadership of important educational institutions at an international level. [More information]
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STUDENTS | CIHEAM Zaragoza student Nesrine Guesmi has received the Young Talents award at NutriForum 2025 with her scientific poster 'Effect of combining different feed additives on methane production'. Nesrine completed her Master's thesis "Study of additives for reducing methane production in the rumen" at the Zaidín Experimental Station (EEZ-CSIC) in Granada. [More information]
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GRASS CEILING Project | Women entrepreneurs in agriculture and the rural world confront lack of infrastructure, excessive bureaucracy, and leadership inequality
CIHEAM Zaragoza hosted the eighth meeting of the Spanish Living Lab from the European project GRASS CEILING on 8 and 9 April, highlighting that the gender gap remains a persistent obstacle in rural areas and the agricultural sector. Despite their vital role, women entrepreneurs continue to face significant barriers, even though they bring expertise, innovation and meaningful contribution to local economies and social development. [Read more]
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GREEN NUDGES | CIHEAM Zaragoza participated in the first Green Nudges in Agriculture and Forestry Conference organised in Brussels by the European Economic and Social Committee. The conference, which presented pioneering initiatives such as ForestAgriGreenNudge, in which CIHEAM Zaragoza participates as project partner, and the PRUDENT project, brought together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and stakeholders to explore how Green Nudges can effectively support the objectives of the European Green Deal and the forthcoming Common Agricultural Policy (CAP27).
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COOPERATION | CIHEAM Zaragoza participated in the III State Meeting of Local Governments and International Development Cooperation, held in Gandía (Spain), a forum which brought together over 250 cooperation technicians, representatives of local governments, institutions and public bodies from across the country. During the two-day event, discussions focused on decentralised cooperation, the new international context, the regulatory framework, and cooperation and equality, examining models that promote women's participation and leadership in rural and local development.
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SILVOPASTORAL SYSTEMS | Last June, CIHEAM Zaragoza participated with a presentation on extensive goat farming in Spain in the workshop "Innovation and resilience of caprine silvopastoral systems in the Mediterranean" in Chefchaouen (Morocco), organised by the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) through the Tangier Regional Centre for Agricultural Research.
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PREVENTION IN AGRICULTURE | CIHEAM Zaragoza participated with a presentation on working conditions and risks in the agricultural sector in Spain at the 41st International Colloquium of the International Section of the ISSA on Prevention in Agriculture, held in Krakow (Poland) from 25th to 27th June, in cooperation with the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS), the SafeHabitus Project (funded by Horizon Europe) and the University of Agriculture in Krakow.
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CIHEAM Zaragoza-Campus Aula Dei Lectures | Digital transformation challenges to promote sustainable food systems
Rosa Gallardo Cobos, Director of the International Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture at the University of Cordoba (Spain), discusses in this talk the challenges of digital transformation in promoting sustainable food systems, particularly for Mediterranean agriculture. [Read more]
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WEBINAR | Insects as an alternative source of protein in animal feeding
CIHEAM Zaragoza and the University of Zaragoza organised a webinar with experts from the public and private sectors to discuss the impact, opportunities and challenges of using insects in animal feedl.
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WEBINAR | New marketing strategies for EVOO
CIHEAM Zaragoza and the University of Córdoba organised a webinar with top-level experts to analyse the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the sector in a global environment.
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AIDA CONFERENCE | CIHEAM Zaragoza was part of the organising committee for the 21st AIDA Conference on Animal Production, with a special focus on animal welfare. This year's edition had a record number of participants.
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EXPOLIVA | CIHEAM Zaragoza actively participated in EXPOLIVA 2025 and in the 22nd International Scientific-Technical and Transfer Symposium, addressing the water challenges of Mediterranean olive groves.
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Agri-food innovation and female leadership connect Zaragoza with the Mediterranean through CIHEAM. [Read article]
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US tariff policy and global market trends under debate at an international conference on the challenges facing the wine sector. [Read article]
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International course to promote decent working conditions in fishing. [Watch report]
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Meeting in Zaragoza of Spanish agricultural female entrepreneurs from the GRASS CEILING project. [Watch report]
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Political dialogue | CIHEAM, in collaboration with the Permanent Delegation of Italy to International Organisations in Paris, organised a high-level lunch on 9 April which brought together ambassadors from CIHEAM Member States and other Mediterranean countries, including the Balkans. This reception aimed to raise awareness about CIHEAM's mission, which is actively committed to political and institutional dialogue to support regional priorities and address current pressing challenges. [Read more]
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Scientific diplomacy | Teodoro Miano, CIHEAM Secretary General, was invited to speak at the 24th OECD Plenary Meeting on Global Value Chains, Transformation of Production and Development. CIHEAM called for a rethinking of agricultural and food policies in the Euro-Mediterranean area in light of current systemic crises. To address this complex situation, CIHEAM highlighted three key levers: innovation for food sustainability, strengthening of local and regional food circuits, and the recognition of the strategic role of youth and women. [Read more]
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Official launch of the Meta BEANS Network | With the support of numerous international and regional institutions and delegations from Mediterranean countries, CIHEAM officially launched the Meta BEANS Network (Better pulses for Environment, Agriculture, Nutrition and Societies) during its first General Assembly, held at the CIHEAM Bari Innovation Hub. This initiative builds upon the MEDIET project, coordinated by CIHEAM Bari, which highlighted the nutritional, health, and environmental benefits of faba beans, lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans. [Read more]
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XI Parmenides Conference | CIHEAM and the Interacademy Group for Development (IGD), with the support of the French Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Agriculture, the SFS-MED platform, and Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, organised the 11th Parmenides Colloquium titled "Food in the Mediterranean" from 17 to 19 June 2025, at CIHEAM Montpellier. This event brought together international experts to discuss major agricultural and food transitions in the Mediterranean, addressing the challenges of climate change, food and nutrition security, and sustainable development. [Read more]
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Annual meeting of CIHEAM Advisory Board | CIHEAM Montpellier hosted the annual meeting of the CIHEAM Advisory Board, which was attended by its members and the Secretary General of CIHEAM. The main matters discussed were the evaluation process for the CIHEAM Award for Best Master's Thesis, the role and functioning of the Advisory Board, and a strategic reflection on CIHEAM's educational model and the editorial direction of the journal Options Méditerranéennes. [Read more]
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MED-AMIN | The MED-Amin network is a monitoring network for the markets of four cereals (soft and durum wheat, barley, maize and rice) in the Mediterranean. This network, coordinated by CIHEAM Montpellier, aims to improve the quality of information on cereal markets in the Mediterranean region, which is heavily involved in cereal trading circuits and highly vulnerable to price volatility.
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Sharing knowledge, feeding the future
CIHEAM insights and publications
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Balduque-Gil, J., Garcés-Claver, A., Pérez-Lamuela, I., Barriuso-Vargas, J.J., Fayos, O. (2024). Molecular Detection of the Grapevine Pathogens Plasmopara viticola and Erysiphe necator from Airborne Inoculum Collector Cyclones. Agronomy, 14, 2619.
CIHEAM (2024). CIHEAM Annual Report 2023/2024.
CIHEAM (2023). Youth Commitment to Sustainable Food Systems: A Mediterranean Overview. Watch Letter 41 (17 April 2023)
Compés R., Moro C., Sotés V. (eds) (2024). El vino de alta gama en España: En el camino de la excelencia. Cajamar Caja Rural.
Dernini S., Capone R. (eds) ( 2024). Sustainable food systems. Change of route in the Mediterranean. Valenzano: CIHEAM Bari.
FAO (2023). Sustainable agrifood systems in the Mediterranean: Levers for transformation.
Fernández Sánchez, J. L., Basurco, B., Aguilera, C. (2023). Economic assessment of investment in automatic feeding systems for sea bass grow-out farms of different sizes. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 1-10.
Muniesa A., Ruiz-Zarzuela I. Lamielle G., Von Dobschuetz S., Furones, D, Rodgers C., Basurco B. (2024). Applying the FAO surveillance evaluation tool (SET) to assess the fish farming disease surveillance system in Spain. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
PASTINNOVA (2025). The White Paper on Pastoralism in the Mediterranean Area.
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GENDER | CIHEAM Zaragoza works to fulfill their obligations in terms of equality and gender, together with the rest of the Institutes and the CIHEAM General Secretariat. This commitment has led to the Institute’s Gender Equality Plan (GEP) that you can download here.
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COMMUNICATION | This manual brings together the basic elements for a correct use of the text and graphics of the CIHEAM Zaragoza brand in all possible expressions and has been compiled in accordance with CIHEAM guidelines. You can download it here.
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