Regenerative Agriculture and Ecological Restoration in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is confronting an unprecedented convergence of environmental and socio-economic challenges. Climate change, water scarcity, soil degradation, biodiversity loss and desertification are placing growing pressure on ecosystems, food systems and rural livelihoods, threatening the long-term resilience of communities across both shores of the region. Responding to these interconnected crises requires approaches that restore ecosystems while strengthening agricultural productivity and social resilience.
This publication explores the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration as complementary pathways towards more resilient Mediterranean landscapes.
Drawing on the outcomes of a regional workshop convened by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) and the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF), it brings together the perspectives of policymakers, researchers, practitioners, civil society and international organisations from across the Mediterranean.
The report examines the environmental, institutional and socio-economic conditions needed to scale up regenerative and restorative practices. It showcases innovative experiences from both the northern and southern shores, identifies barriers related to governance, finance, technical capacity and social acceptance, and proposes practical recommendations to strengthen cooperation, policy coherence and investment across the region.
Produced within the framework of the Masar Al’an Programme of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), this publication forms part of a broader effort to promote sustainable development and regional cooperation across the Southern Mediterranean. Masar Al’an supports knowledge exchange, policy dialogue and partnerships around shared priorities, including employment, ecological transition, gender equality and youth empowerment.
By advancing regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration within this broader agenda, the publication highlights how restoring landscapes can simultaneously enhance food security, climate resilience, biodiversity, rural livelihoods and regional cooperation. It offers a valuable resource for governments, development agencies, researchers, civil society organisations and practitioners committed to building a more resilient, sustainable and prosperous Mediterranean.
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