In the framework of the Italian EU Presidency in the second semester of 2014, the Italian Authorities have decided to hold a Euro-Mediterranean Conference on agriculture in Palermo (Sicily) on November 28th, 2014. This Conference ideally follows the path of dialogue set out with the First Euro-Mediterranean Conference on agriculture that took place in Venice on November 27th, 2003.
The Union for the Mediterranean Member’s Countries and several representatives from International and Regional Organisations have been invited to attend the Conference. The discussion will focus on the role of young generations in developing agriculture and on the importance of research, cooperation and exchange of experiences for a sustainable agriculture. The Conference is intended to relaunch the debate on the need for a Mediterranean agricultural policy and to back up collaboration and cooperation EU and its member states initiatives with Balkan, North African and Middle Eastern Countries.
The Italian Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Maurizio Martina, asked CIHEAM to provide a scientific and technical support to prepare the Conference, given the role played by our Organisation in the Mediterranean Dialogue and Cooperation in the field of agriculture, food and rural development.
