Path4Med is an innovative project dedicated to tackling water
and soil pollution in the Mediterranean area.

By incorporating sustainable agricultural practices and advanced monitoring technologies, Path4Med aims to protect vital ecosystems, improve water quality and empower communities to create a pollution-free future.

WHAT IS

Path4Med brings together experts from across Europe to address the specific environmental challenges of Mediterranean agro-hydro systems. With a focus on sustainable agricultural practices, Path4Med aims to achieve near-zero soil and water pollution by combining state-of-the-art monitoring technologies, community engagement and science-based solutions.

The project operates at the local and regional level, creating Demonstration Sites to test and refine strategies to reduce pollution and support sustainable agriculture. By developing a network of knowledge sharing and practical applications, Path4Med seeks to create lasting positive impacts across Europe.

OBJECTIVES

PATH4MED’s objectives focus on advancing sustainable agriculture while safeguarding the health of Mediterranean soils and waters.

Our goals include:

Zero Pollution solutions

Implement effective agricultural practices that minimize nutrient runoff and prevent soil and water pollution.

Innovative monitoring

Use cutting-edge tools and digital platforms to monitor pollution levels, analyze data, and share findings with stakeholders.

Policy integration

Develop actionable recommendations to guide EU and national policy toward supporting sustainable agriculture in Mediterranean regions.

Community empowerment

Engage local communities and agricultural stakeholders to foster pollution awareness, build capacity, and promote sustainable practices.

WORK PACKAGES

Path4Med activities are organised in key work packages (WP), each of which deals with a specific and crucial area for the achievement of the project's mission.
WP1: Project Management and Coordination

Ensures smooth operation and coordination across all activities, overseeing timelines, quality standards, and resource allocation.

D.1.3. Data Management Plan on methodologies and standards employed in the data acquisition and the open accessibility of the data.

WP2: Benchmarking and Impact Assessment

Establishes a baseline and measures the effectiveness of sustainable practices, ensures that PATH4MED’s solutions are both viable and beneficial for the Mediterranean region.

D.2.1. Library of existed documented Solutions and Practices.

D.2.2 Benchmark and baseline report on technologies and innovations' development, adoption, and implementation status.

D.2.3. Review and assessment of the current capacity and constraints to adopting technologies/ innovations in relation to Policies, Institutions and Markets.

WP3: Novel Monitoring Technologies

Develops and implements innovative technologies for monitoring pollution levels in soil and water. This WP focuses on creating tools and methodologies to collect accurate, real-time data from demonstration sites.

WP4: Future Pathways to Improved Water and Soil Quality
Explores and identifies strategies that promote sustainable land and water management. This WP evaluates approaches for maintaining and enhancing soil and water health, aiming to guide future agricultural practices.
WP5: Co-design, Co-development, and Coordination of Demonstration and Open Call Management

Focuses on collaborative approaches to field testing. This WP coordinates demonstration sites and manages an open call, ensuring that local stakeholders are actively involved in developing sustainable solutions.

D.5.1. Guidance framework for participatory approaches, Stakeholder Management, Mapping and Engagement Plan.

WP6: Systems Integration and Policies Mainstreaming
Integrates Path4Med’s findings into actionable policy recommendations. This WP works to align project results with EU policy frameworks, supporting the adoption of best practices at both regional and national levels.
WP7: Dissemination, Communication, Exploitation, Outreach

Promotes project visibility and encourages uptake of findings. This WP is responsible for communication efforts, stakeholder engagement, and sharing results with broader audiences to maximize Path4Med’s impact.

D.7.1. DECO plan designed for communication and dissemination objectives, identification of key target groups, and core messages.

Partners

Path4Med Pcombines a diverse group of expert organisations and institutions, joined by a common vision for sustainable Mediterranean agriculture
Greece
Greece
Agricultural University of Athens (AUA)
Norway
Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO)
Denmark
Aarhus University (AU)
Poland Flag
Poland
National Inland Fisheries Research Institute (NIFRI)
Italy
Extra Red (EXT)
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (IPV)
Greece
Greece
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Italy
EXEOLAB (EXEO)
Germany
University of Bayreuth (UOB)
Portugal
ISA-University of Lisbon (ISA)
Greece
Greece
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research – Inland Waters (HCMR)
Netherlands
Wageningen University - Department of Environmental Sciences (WU-DES)
Spain
Public University of Navarra (UPNA)
Czechia
BioΕast Hub CR (HUB-CZ)
Greece
Greece
Neuropublic SA (NP)
Ukraine
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBIP)
Portugal
Algarve University (UALG)
Türkiye
Türkiye
Cukurova University (CU)
Cyprus
AgroTech Innovations Ltd (AGTIV)
Albania
People in Focus (PIF)
Cyprus
Ministry of Agriculture Rural Development and Environment (MARDE)
Spain
Climate Research Foundation (FIC)
Greece
Greece
Reframe.food (RFF)
France
Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier (IAMM)
Italy
GAL Percorsi (GAL)
Switzerland
Agricircle (AC)