PATH4MED
Demonstrating innovative pathways addressing water and soil pollution in the Mediterranean Agro-Hydro-System
Path4Med is a 4-year project dedicated to innovative clear pathways toward zero water and soil pollution in the agro-hydro systems of the Mediterranean and other European seas. Path4Med’s mission extends to fostering economic, social, and environmental sustainability to enhance human well-being and ecosystem functionality.
The project will deploy innovative agricultural management technologies and solutions within an inclusive, open participatory framework. By evaluating the technical feasibility and socio-economic viability of integrated solutions, Path4Med aims to reduce the ecological footprint of agricultural practices across representative Mediterranean areas and other regions associated with European seas.
Path4Med’s goal is to empower citizens to actively participate in combating pollution through increased awareness and water literacy. This will be achieved through the development and application of biobased indicators, advanced Earth Observation technologies, and a digital platform designed to support comprehensive data exchange.
By facilitating closer collaboration among diverse stakeholders including policymakers, researchers, and the community at large, Path4Med seeks to drive significant advancements in soil and water preservation.
Coordinated by the Agricultural University of Athens, Path4Med involves 26 organisations from 16 countries.
| Funding program | Horizon Europe |
|---|---|
| Call | HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-SOIL-01 |
| GA No. | 101156867 |
| Duration | 2024 - 2028 |
| EC Funding | € 8,059,322.75 |
| Website | path4med.eu |
| # Sectors | bioeconomy, climatechange, healthyfoodsystems, smartfarming, sustainability |
Charting innovative paths for pristine waters and fertile soils in the Mediterranean and beyond.
- 26 partners
- 16 countries
- 10 Demonstration sites and
- 3 Lighthouses to showcase innovative agricultural solutions
- 5 Policy Recommendations
- FSTP budget of €500,000 to attract local or regional authorities to further explore the solutions demonstrated during the project
reframe.food is leading the preparation, launch, implementation, and management of an Open Call to provide Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) as a mechanism for building the capacity of public authorities to implement innovative solutions that reduce fertilizer use and for preventing, minimising and remediating pollution from excess nutrients.