WISEMED unites a multidisciplinary Mediterranean partnership delivering integrated expertise in agriculture, water management, research, and policy to drive impactful implementation.
WISEMED is a strategic initiative implemented under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, designed to address the growing water crisis in the Mediterranean basin. Agriculture accounts for about 70% of freshwater use in the region, where water resources are among the most limited globally.
The project focuses on the critical misalignment between “improved” irrigation technologies and actual water conservation, promoting sustainable solutions and shared practices among partners, technicians, and farmers.
WISEMED brings together a strong, multidisciplinary partnership of research institutions, universities, and technology centers from across the Mediterranean. Each partner contributes unique expertise in agriculture, water management, research, and policy support, ensuring the project’s activities are well-informed, practical, and impactful.
Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria (ICU) – Italy
ICU is the lead partner of the WISEMED project. Founded in 1966, ICU has implemented hundreds of international cooperation projects worldwide, promoting sustainable development and knowledge exchange across countries and sectors.
National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) – Jordan
NARC is Jordan’s main governmental agricultural research institution. It supports the development and dissemination of technologies adapted to local conditions, provides training, technical assistance, and advises national agricultural and water management policies.
National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests (INRGREF) – Tunisia
INRGREF is Tunisia’s reference institute for irrigation and natural resource management. It conducts applied research, pilots innovative irrigation methods, and organizes training for professionals and farmers.
Spanish National Research Council (CEBAS-CSIC) – Spain
The Center for Edaphology and Applied Biology of the Segura is part of Spain’s CSIC, the leading national research organization. CEBAS focuses on sustainable agriculture, water management, and transferring research results to farmers and policymakers.
Research center for agricultural policies and bioeconomy (CREA) – Italy
The Council for Agricultural Research and Economics supports the Italian government and regional authorities in agricultural policies and water management. CREA provides research, monitoring, and technical expertise for implementing sustainable irrigation practices and climate adaptation strategies.
Lebanese University (LU) – Lebanon
Lebanese University, the only public higher education institution in Lebanon, contributes research, training, and local networking to involve institutions and communities in sustainable water management practices.
Water Research and technologies Center (CERTE) – Tunisia
The Water Research and Technologies Centre (CERTE) carries out research and technological development in water management, providing innovative solutions for agriculture and environmental sustainability.
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Through a strong and multidisciplinary partnership, WISEMED promotes sustainable water management in agriculture, fostering collaboration between institutions, communities, and farmers across the Mediterranean. The project aims to disseminate innovative technologies, best practices, and shared knowledge, contributing to mitigating the water crisis and building a more sustainable future for the region.
Last Update
30/12/2025
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