On 7 February, the Portuguese Space Agency hosted the initiative  "Earth Observation for the Regions of Alentejo and Lisbon and Vale do Tejo – Earth Observation for Municipalities", at the University of Évora. The initiative explored how Earth Observation supports municipal management and resource planning.

On 21 November 2024, OurMED joined the first webinar of the RSI addressing smallholder farmers’ resilience in the agri-food chain. This innovative event brought together 79 participants to discuss know-how, lessons learnt, synergies and dissemination activities of projects involved.

Our partner, the University of Sassari (UNISS), participated in the 16th European Sociological Association (ESA) Conference held in Porto, Portugal. This event brought together experts from across Europe to discuss sociological challenges and innovations.

New Study on River Turbidity Monitoring: Public Consultation Open Until November 1, 2024

The preprint titled "Technical note: Image processing for continuous river turbidity monitoring - full scale tests and potential applications" involves contributions from key partners of the OurMED project, including Domenico Miglino, Khim Cathleen Saddi, Francesco Isgrò, Salvatore Manfreda from the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (UNINA), and Seifeddine Jomaa, Michael Rode from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). This study, now available on EGUsphere for public consultation until November 1, 2024, is an integral part of the OurMED initiative focused on sustainable water management in the Mediterranean. It explores innovative methods of continuous river turbidity monitoring using digital cameras, including drones and multispectral systems, to enhance water quality detection and management.

A vibrant group of young people gathered in Cabras on July 8th, marking a significant milestone for the OurMED living lab in Sardinia. The event highlighted various interpretations and visions of development, recognizing water as a crucial resource. Water was seen as a unifying element, connecting rural areas with coastal and inland regions of Sardinia. This perspective redefines the sense of belonging to a place, aligning it more with natural and socio-cultural ecosystems rather than administrative boundaries. Together, these young people are re-imagining a future where water sustains ecosystems while also driving sustainable economic and social growth. 

What can we learn from Mediterranean countries in terms of urban freshwater governance? This was the topic of the presentation made by a group of students from Sciences Po Paris at the French pavilion during the World Water Forum. The OurMED demosite Arborea was presented by the group during this session.