Kick-off Meeting of the PRIMA Nexus RES-MAB Project Set to Enhance Climate Resilience in Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves

Solsona, Catalonia, 17th July 2024

From 22nd to 24th July 2024, the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) in Solsona (Spain), will host the kick-off meeting of the PRIMA Nexus RES-MAB Project. This meeting marks a significant milestone in the collaborative effort to combat climate change in the Mediterranean region.

The RES-MAB project focuses on transforming ten Biosphere Reserves (BR) demonstration sites into "living laboratories" for testing and implementing WEFE (Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems) solutions. The holistic WEFE Nexus approach recognizes the interconnectedness of these vital resources and aims to create more resilient landscapes capable of adapting to climate change.

The RES-MAB project, funded by the PRIMA Foundation, and led by the CTFC, brings together research institutions, government agencies, and NGOs from seven Mediterranean countries: Spain, Jordan, France, Italy, Slovenia, Morocco, and Lebanon.

e partners will work to increase food security and improve the sustainability of water and energy resources management, enhance biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, improve the livelihoods of local and vulnerable communities, and develop ground-breaking solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the Mediterranean region. This way, the project will delve into the socioecological and legal aspects, critical to understanding the current state of the Biosphere Reserves and the challenges they face.

The meeting

The kick-off meeting will be the first face-to-face gathering of the consortium members. It will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, discussing strategies, and fostering collaboration among the project's ten Mediterranean partners. During the three-day gathering, the partners will establish a solid foundation for the project's success by addressing technical, administrative, and financial aspects.

During the meeting, participants will discuss common frameworks for WEFE Nexus-based solutions and address any doubts or concerns to ensure alignment and coherence across the project.

For more information about the RES-MAB project, please contact:  [email protected] (RES-MAB IP); [email protected] (Project Manager);  [email protected] (Communication Officer).