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.

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our inaugural stakeholder meeting with the State Office for Flood Protection and Water Management (LHW), held in Magdeburg on June 14. This pivotal event convened experts to deliberate on and address the critical issues concerning water management at the Bode catchment demonstration site.

The first annual meeting of OurMED was successfully held in Ifrane, Morocco, from May 21-23, 2024. This significant event brought together all project partners for a series of productive sessions and field visits. OurMED Advisory Board member Dr. Andrew Barry also participated in the meeting, sharing his thoughts and feedback about the different project activities with the team.

The OurMED project participated in the final event of the Intel-Irris PrimaProgram project, organized in Oran, Algeria, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The event aimed to explore pathways and strategies for extending the deployment of developed smart irrigation solutions to larger areas and other projects such as OurMED demo sites.

Seifeddine Jomaa and Pier Paolo Roggero participated as key speakers at the International Congress on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Agricultural Sciences and presented OurMED project.