Discover how WISEMED is supporting sustainable water management across the Mediterranean, testing irrigation solutions and strengthening local water ecosystems.
Water scarcity in agriculture is a growing challenge across the Mediterranean. In response, WISEMED – Mediterranean joint Water management and conservation Sustainable solutions aims to increase the adoption of integrated and sustainable water management measures in irrigated agriculture at the basin level.
Led by ICU – Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria (Italy), this 36-month project (from 10/2025 to 10/2028) is implemented under the INTERREG NEXT MED Programme, focusing on advancing sustainable water solutions across the Mediterranean., with a total budget of €2.8 million and EU co-financing of €2.5 million (89%).
WISEMED connects partners from Jordan, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, and Lebanon, together with associated institutions from Egypt, Greece, Türkiye, Lebanon, and Tunisia, creating a Mediterranean network to share knowledge, pilot solutions, and foster collaboration.
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WISEMED’s goals are to test and scale sustainable irrigation systems, improve water efficiency including non-conventional sources, support evidence-based policy, and strengthen the local water ecosystem by connecting providers, institutions, and financial actors.
The project will have a direct impact on 500 farmers and 60 technicians, while more than 700 local stakeholders will gain advanced water management skills. Indirectly, over 1,200 water ecosystem actors, 1,288 farmers, 600 technicians, and more than 600,000 residents will benefit across the Mediterranean.
By promoting efficient irrigation aligned with basin-level strategies, protecting scarce water resources, and sharing solutions across borders, WISEMED contributes to a resilient, sustainable, and water-secure Mediterranean.
Last Update
23/12/2025
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