MED-WET project

MED-WET aims to improve the irrigation efficiency of smallholder farmers in the Mediterranean region, in a 3 year project (2021 - 2024).

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As the project concludes, the insights gained provide a valuable framework for scaling sustainable innovative solutions to other regions facing similar water scarcity challenges.
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The Self-regulating, Low Energy, Clay based Irrigation technology, an innovative micro-irrigation system, was installed for comparison with conventional drip irrigation in test fields in Morocco, Portugal, and Malta. It relies on the use of porous clay emitters
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The MED-WET project has implemented constructed wetlands (CWT) in Egypt, to treat wastewater using natural processes involving plants, soil, and microorganisms. The treated water meets Egyptian standards and is currently used for irrigating non-fruitful trees and vegetation.

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Today, the MED-WET Maltese partners, hosted a MED-WET event in which speakers from several sectors, were invited to share their insights and knowledge regarding aspects related to the environment, natural resources and the results of the project.

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MED-WET partners participated in the Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Marketplace in Cairo, presenting the project!

During this event, the partners starting by introducing the aim of the project and presented the technologies involved and the results achieved

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Workshop was organised in Portugal!
It was geared towards multipliers, providing them with in-depth training on one of the key MED-WET technologies: the SLECI system.
Then, the workshop emphasized on business model co-creation.
#agricultureandfarming #irrigation #SaveWater

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Join Us at the Fundão Agricultural Innovation Fair 2024 this October to celebrate the achievements of the Med-Wet Project!

For more details about the event visit the official website: https://t.co/oFI7junM71

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On the 22nd April, we celebrate Earth Day! There are natural resources which are becoming limiting, such as water, which are impacted by the different factors. Med-Wet promotes sustainability of the earth resources focusing on the use of water in agriculture!
Happy Earth Day!

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☘ Med-Wet project was promoted during the Agrifair organised in Malta!

🤝The aim of the AgriFair organised by MAFA, is to bring together major stakeholders within the various sectors including agriculture.
💧Med-Wet was promoted to the local farming community, and the public

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University of Beira Interior, has presented the Med-Wet project during the EU CAP Network workshop 'Circular water management’. Knowledge on circular water management was disseminated and exchanged whilst considering the reuse and recycling of water for agricultural production.

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“Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth.” (JRC)

https://t.co/n5BvztTKG4.

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The Med-Wet partner, EcoGozo has been busy with the organisation of a workshop for farmers!

They showcased the SLECI and Solar Desalination Greenhouse technologies in Xewkija, Gozo.

Participants were enlightened about the advantages of these technologies for water conservation.

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MED-WET Newsletter Issue 4 is out!
What have the Med-Wet partners been up to? The partners have been busy disseminating their initiatives over the past few months!
#medwet #mediterranean #WaterConservation #waterscarcity #watersustainability #primaproject #agriculture #irrigation

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"Water for Peace" - World Water Day 2024 will be celebrated on the 22nd March 2024!
Issues and challenges can arise between communities, when water availability is scarce.
Water can lead us to work together to balance everyone’s human rights and needs!
https://t.co/7yEMYXDimy...

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Why do we need the Med-Wet project? Sicily has declared a state of emergency amid worst drought in almost 20 years!

https://t.co/RwpTpspo4h

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To beat water scarcity, countries are turning to more unconventional sources. In some rural areas, communities are collecting water suspended in the air. Other countries are seeking ways in which wastewater can safely given a second life!
https://t.co/rC5djcrPV1

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The 5th Mediterranean Water Forum took place in Tunis, between the 5th - 7th February, 2024.
This event remarks that the world is realising that we can no longer ignore water, which is indispensable to us.
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The USMS team organised a seminar on “Improving irrigation efficiency for water saving”.

The Med-Wet project and its technologies were explained eto promote its significance and to explain why do we need this project!

#medwet #mediterranean #agricultureandfarming #farming

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A second wide dissemination and awareness workshop on the MED-WET project was held on January 17, 2024, at Heliopolis University, aimed for technical experts and researchers from all over Egypt.
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Earlier this month, University of Beira Interior has presentation a SLECI prototype and the results of Med-Wet project at the fair: "É cá da Terra - Feira de Saberes e Sabores", at Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal.
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