CIHEAM

12/06/2026

📢 The BEANS Network Takes the Stage: Driving the Mediterranean Pulse Revival!
CIHEAM is proud to share the brand-new visual for the BEANS NETWORK (Boosting Legumes and Pulses in the EuroMed Agri-Food Systems).

Our mission? Unlocking the power of legumes for a sustainable Mediterranean transformation.

🌍 Momentum is already building
The strength of the BEANS network lies in collective action. Already 100 leading institutions and experts are connected to drive the Mediterranean pulse revival! The network spans 17 countries and actively mobilizes national agricultural institutions, research centers, and international/regional organizations.

🎯 Our objectives:

Ensuring rural prosperity and economic growth.
Enhancing sustainability, resilience, and nutrition & health security.
Preserving our Mediterranean heritage.

🚀 Our next actions to lead the charge:

Supporting R&I funding opportunities.
Building target capacity on the ground.
Advocating, engaging, and sharing data and publications.

👉 JOIN THE BEANS NETWORK!
🌐 Discover more: www.beans.ciheam.org
✉️ Contact us: [email protected]
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA IRESA(Institution de la Recherche et de l’Enseignement Supérieur Agricoles) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT ENEA - Agenzia nazionale Mouin Hamzé

22/05/2026

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To mark its 64th anniversary, the CIHEAM invites you to discover its latest news!!
👉https://mailin-srv1.com/mk/mr/sh/1t6AVsd2XFnIGK8DOZZS9PdW39R8Lb/20h3F-wRfiH2

21/04/2026

Arab Water Council (AWC) webinar | “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows” & “Sustainable Water toward a Secure Future”

🎙️ 💧 This high-level webinar brought together institutional leaders, experts, and regional organizations around an issue that has become central: how to strengthen security through more inclusive, cooperative, and effective .

Speakers included H.E. Nada El Agizy, Director of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation at the جامعة الدول العربية - League of Arab States, H.E. Prof. Mahmoud Fath-Allah, Chief Economist of the League of Arab States, H.E. Prof. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, President of the AWC, along with several leading regional experts.

On this occasion, Yasmine Seghirate, Administrator at the CIHEAM, recalled that the water, agriculture, and participatory governance nexus constitutes one of the foundations of any sustainable transition in the .

🌾 💧 The discussions highlighted that water-related challenges directly affect , security, employment, and the of territories. They call for responses based on regional , strong institutions, and governance that brings together public authorities, experts, civil society, youth, and the private sector.

The CIHEAM also reaffirmed that the full participation of in water , agricultural , and bodies represents both an imperative for equity and a lever for economic efficiency.

The CIHEAM continues its commitment alongside the Arab Water Council, the Union for the Mediterranean, and numerous partners to promote concrete initiatives in favor of water security, innovation, and the of women and youth.

Thank you to the Arab Water Council for organizing this essential meeting. The CIHEAM remains fully mobilized to build, with all willing partners, concrete solutions to serve our common future. 💪

CIHEAMBari Ciheam - IAMM Ciheam Zaragoza Ciheam Maich

21/04/2026

The CIHEAM at the 65th Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG RRD) General Assembly 🌍

Today, the CIHEAM Secretary General, Teodoro Miano, is speaking at the 65th General Assembly of the Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group in South Eastern Europe (SWG).
This meeting is a pivotal moment for strengthening the Euro-Mediterranean-Balkan axis and building a shared vision for the rural heart of South Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean basin.

In his speech, Mr. Miano reflects on the signed in February 2026 between CIHEAM and SWG, which unites CIHEAM's sixty-four years of expertise with SWG's regional leadership to create a powerful "knowledge hub".

Our shared priorities include:
🔹The and reintegration of the Western Balkan countries into the CIHEAM.
🔹The creation of joint programs for and development.
🔹The centrality of the human element, with special attention given to , , and who are the driving force behind our rural economies.

Now the objective is clear: to move beyond the administrative framework to build solid bridges between our regions.
“The Balkan enlargement of CIHEAM is not just a growth in numbers; it is a growth in our collective strength and our shared hope for a prosperous, sustainable, and peaceful region.” - T.Miano

🔗 Memorandum of Understanding : https://www.ciheam.org/agendas/signing-of-a-mou-awith-the-swg-rrd/
🔗 Learn more about the SWG RRD: https://seerural.org/

Swg Secretariat Ludmila Catlabuga Frida Krifca CIHEAMBari Ciheam - IAMM Ciheam Zaragoza Ciheam Maich

15/04/2026

Le CIHEAM poursuit le dialogue avec les de la

Le 15 avril 2026 à Paris, la deuxième édition du Déjeuner des Ambassadeurs a réuni les représentants des États membres et des pays partenaires autour des grandes priorités de la région.

Les échanges ont porté sur la transition des systèmes agroalimentaires, la gestion durable de l’eau, l’adaptation au changement climatique, ainsi que sur l’importance d’investir dans la jeunesse et les femmes.

Dans un contexte marqué par des tensions croissantes, les participants ont souligné la nécessité de préserver un dialogue ouvert et multilatéral, de promouvoir la paix et d’exprimer leur solidarité envers les populations affectées par les conflits en Palestine et au Liban.

🇪🇸 Le CIHEAM adresse ses remerciements les plus sincères à S.E. M. Victorio Redondo Baldrich, Ambassadeur d’Espagne, pour son accueil chaleureux et son aimable invitation.

En savoir plus: https://www.ciheam.org/fr/agendas/dejeuner-des-ambassadeurs-du-ciheam/

13/04/2026

The Mediterranean as a Laboratory for Food Diplomacy

Face aux crises mondiales, le CIHEAM réinvente la diplomatie agricole en Méditerranée. En transformant la région en laboratoire d’innovations durables, l’org...

13/04/2026

La Méditerranée peut devenir le laboratoire positif des transitions des systèmes agricoles et de la diplomatie alimentaire.
Interview et article ci-dessous 👇👇👇👇

Face aux crises mondiales, le CIHEAM réinvente la diplomatie agricole en Méditerranée. En transformant la région en laboratoire d’innovations durables, l’organisation fait de la souveraineté alimentaire et de la solidarité entre les rives un levier majeur de stabilité. Dans un contexte de...

23/03/2026

Paris, 23 March 2026
💧 Following (22 March), the CIHEAM organized a meeting to ensure a coordinated corporate CIHEAM-wide contribution to the forthcoming Water Forum 2026 in . The meeting focused on strategic positioning, common messages, identifying joint sessions and side events, and promoting of flagship projects and training initiatives.

This meeting brought together the Directors of the CIHEAM Institutes of Bari, Chania, Zaragoza and Montpellier, alongside selected representatives of national water institutions and the Italian “One Water Committee”.

This morning session provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation with national water authorities and regional partners in support of security, resilience and resource management in the region. 💧 🌍

CIHEAMBari Ciheam - IAMM Ciheam Zaragoza Ciheam Maich

19/03/2026

🇱🇧In difficult times, the strength of a community lies in staying united.

What connects us goes beyond cooperation, it is a shared sense of belonging, solidarity and a deep commitment to peace.
On behalf of the entire CIHEAM Bari community, our Director, Biagio Di Terlizzi, wished to personally address our Lebanese friends, partners and alumni with this message:

"𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠,
𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠, 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝐶𝐼𝐻𝐸𝐴𝑀 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑖 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠.
𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑡 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛.
𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡,
𝐵𝑖𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑜”

CIHEAM
وزارة الزراعة اللبنانية -Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture

11/03/2026

📢 JOB OPENING: The Ciheam Zaragoza is looking for an of Economy and Development to join its Training Unit!

This role is ideal for a professional with experience in , systems, and international who is motivated to contribute to academic programme management, project development, and knowledge transfer activities in the fields of agriculture and food, fisheries, and the environment.

📍 Location: Zaragoza, Spain.
📅 Application Deadline: 15 April 2026.
🚀 Expected Start Date: November 2026.

Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Academic Management: Design and monitor Master’s programmes and advanced courses, including lecturer selection and student support.
🔹 Project Leadership: Collaborate on drafting and managing international research, innovation, and technical assistance projects.
🔹 Knowledge Transfer: Represent the institute at scientific congresses and contribute to global knowledge-building.
🔹 Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain institutional relations with universities, research centers, and firms.

Why the CIHEAM Zaragoza? Join an international organization committed to sustainability, intercultural dialogue, and excellence.

📩 How to apply: Send your CV and cover letter (in English) to: [email protected] (REF: vacancy Economy and Development).


Ciheam Maich CIHEAMBari Ciheam - IAMM UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Union for the Mediterranean