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Cultivating Sustainable Economies in the Mediterranean through Valorisation of Bushland Ecosystems

2024-1-EL01-KA220-HED-0002576522024Cooperation partnerships in higher educationongoing
Countries: EL|PT|TR|CY · Grant: €250,000
Agriculture, forestry and fisheriesGreen skillsTackling geographical remoteness and involving rural areas

Objectives

To increase professional opportunities for higher education students equipping them with a holistic understanding for valorisation of Mediterranean bushlands and maquis. To promote the conservation and sustainable use of these ecosystems, emphasizing their resources like medicinal plants, food sources, and cosmetic applications. Revive, preserve, and promote traditional ecological knowledge and integrate underutilized plant species and minor crops into sustainable practices and economic models.

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