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Developing promising agroecological practice combinations in the semi-arid and mountainous Living Lab of Skoura M’Daz, Boulemane, Morocco (Skoura-MA)

Rich insights into the potentials and challenges of an agroecological transition in the Living Lab Skoura-MA have been gained during an extensive territorial diagnosis and the official Living Lab launch
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Exploring Synergies with other projects

On May 13, 2024, a meeting was held online to explore possible ways of collaboration between the LandNet of the ResAlliance project (https://www.resalliance.eu), and the MEDAE network developed within the
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NATAE Consortium Meeting and General Assembly held in Tunis

From April 28 to May 4, the Consortium Meeting and General Assembly within the scope of the North Africa Transition to Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (NATAE) project took place
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NATAE Consortium Meeting and General Assembly in Tunis

We are excited to announce that the NATAE Consortium Meeting and General Assembly is scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia from April 28th to May 3th, 2024. This significant event
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Events

General Assembly and Consortium Meeting from April 28 to May 3 in Tunis

The NATAE Consortium Meeting and General Assembly will take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from April 28th to May 3rd, 2024. This pivotal event is a key moment for our Consortium,
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First face-to-face meeting to be held in Bari, Italy

The project consortium’s first opportunity to meet face to face will occur from the 26th to 28th April 2023, in Bari (Italy), where CIHEAM-IAMB will host almost over 50 participants.
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Webinar: The agro-ecological transition as seen by stakeholders in the field: between challenges and achievements. The case of the irrigated valley of Luxor, Egypt

The last of the 5 webinars to be implemented as part of the MEADE network, will take place on the 14th December 2023 (14:00 -16:00 CET) and the topic “The
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Webinar: Climate change: a catalyst for the agro-ecological transition of cereal cultivation in North Africa?

The forth of the 5 webinars to be implemented as part of the MEADE network, will take place on the 7th December 2023 (10:00 -12:00 CET) and the topic “Climate
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Webinar: Between traditional and scientific knowledge, how can we improve the resilience of peri-oases systems?

The third of the 5 webinars to be implemented as part of the MEADE network, will take place on the 23rd November 2023 (10:00 -12:00 CET) and the topic “Between
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Voice of the participants

This space is dedicated to share video testimonials of different participants in the project.

Testimonial from Luxor Living Lab

Christos Galanis

Christos Galanis, a PhD student from CIHEAM-IAMM working within Luxor Living Lab, is working in the characterization of production systems and agricultural activities in the area of the Luxor LL, Egypt.

Testimonial from Laghouat Living Lab

Seyhan Sevde Cagiran

Seyhan Cagiran, a PhD student from CIHEAM-IAMM working within Laghouat Living Lab, is involved at the Assessment of farmers’ adoption process on the transition to agroecology in North African countries (Algeria and Tunisia).

Testimonial from Laghouat Living Lab

Lilia Benzerara

Lilia Benzerara, a PhD student from CIHEAM-IAMM working within Laghouat Living Lab, is participating in the project involving the Social acceptance of ecological practices in Algeria.

Testimonial from Living lab coordinator

Marilena Reinhard-Kolempas

Marilena Reinhard-Kolempas, a PhD student from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) working in several Living Labs (WP4), is involved in fostering agro-ecological transition in North Africa through multi-actor design, evaluation and networking (focus on Mountain ecosystems in Morocco).

Testimonial from Laghouat Living Lab

Fatima Belhadj

Fatima Belhadj, head of the phytosanitary inspection office and head of the rural women’s unit at the Directorate of Agricultural Services (DSA) of Laghouat, presents the major challenges that the living lab must face for agriculture, and how the DSA can support the agroecological transition in the territory.

Testimonial from Laghouat Living Lab

Moulai Moulai

Moulai Moulai, farmer and expert in phoeniciculture, shares with us the methods of optimal management of water resources in the living lab of Laghouat, in an oasis environment. In this desert environment marked by irregularity and low rainfall, water is the main limiting factor to agriculture.

Testimonial from Replicant Lab Tizi Ouzou

Fatiha Saidani

Fatiha, a farmer from the replicant lab in Tizi-ouzou, talking about the agroecological practices she adopts: adoption of local seeds, intercropping, etc. She also talked about how agroecology has improved household income and living conditions. 

Testimonial from Replicant Lab Tizi Ouzou

Ghania Louni

Ghania, a farmer from the replicant lab in Tizi-Ouzou, talks about passing on and sharing agroecological practices. 

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