The objectives of the MEDSPRING Project- Mediterranean Science, Policy, Research and Innovation Gateway place the focus on contributing to the quality of the Euro-Mediterranean
research are, with a particular focus on the bi-regional
Euro-Mediterranean S&T cooperation, research & innovation,
policy dialogue and cooperation monitoring by creating institutional
dialogues and coordination platform of governmental institutions,
research organization, and associations.
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The MEDSPRING is a platform for communication, visibility and linking with stakeholders and civil society; focusing on the main project initiatives of:
- The MEDSPRING Agora: a permanent dialogue platform utilizing social media for strengthening and structuring the participation of civil society (www.agora.medspring.eu)
- EMEG (Euro-Mediterranean Expert Group): a thematic think-tank of more than 45 experts (NEXUS)
- Supporting Long-Term Cooperation: linking and synergizing with other Euro-Mediterranean initiatives (ERANETs, Article185,JPIs)
- Inter-Institutional, Stakeholders & Policy Level Dialogue: supporting exchange and dialogue on research cooperation across various actors, including EU regions.
- Capacity Building & Brokerage: training for trainers, demand-based capacity building and interactive brokerage events on innovation and H2020
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The Science Café part the programme, aimed at presenting the state of the art and research in Early Warning Systems (Flood and Earthquakes), Solar Energy Applications & Marine Research in Lebanon. Participants and stakeholders noted the high quality research in the highlighted projects and programmes, their research and application, and noted important opportunities for collaborations through both bi-lateral and bi-regional (EU-MED) Programmes (ERANETMED Calls and PRIMA).
One of the main research program in the National Center for Remote Sensing is the Early Warning System known as the “Sustainable Natural Resources Management Platform and Early Warning System (SuNaR)”. This system Strengthens the capacities to monitor and forecast hazards for Disaster Risk Reduction, and properly assists both emergency operations while implementing proper prevention and preparedness actions with the usage of high quality information produced and properly conveyed to decision makers and stakeholders. (G. Faour, Director; CNRS-L Remote Sensing Centre)
The innovative and state of the art research, projects and studies presented highlight key areas for enhancing EU-MED Collaborations. With most projects initiated and supported by networks and collaborations both bi-regional (with the EU) and international; the projects strongly support enhanced collaborations within renewed partnerships across the Mediterranean.
In parallel, an Awareness Raising Sessionaimed at increasing national and regional awareness of on-going efforts and activities to foster Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. In particular, the awareness meeting presented the main frame of:
- Opportunities for National Funding of Research ( Grant Research Programme & Scholarship Programme; CNRS,CNR, and AUF)
- Opportunities of EU-MED Bi-regional Cooperation (H2020, ERANETMED, & PRIMA)
Recently, a new joint programme was established for Grant Research Funding with 4 universities in Lebanon, allowing for joint identification of priorities (2017-2018) and joint funding between universities and the CNRS-L.
As a National Contact Point Coordinator of the H2020 Programme, the CNRS-L regularly holds information sessions on premises and joins university hosted research sessions.
For additional information on the Search Facilities of H2020, Partner Search, and the Participant Portal as the Entry Point for all H2020 Programmes and Calls, useful links are provided below:
Participants highlighted the opportunities for research and collaborations presented. Stressing the need for increased collaboration and innovation through the presented programmes for dealing with common challenges and exchanging expertise and knowledge; while also noting the various actions covered from: collaborative research, mobility, & innovation.
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* Presentations
* Meeting Minutes
* Ghaleb Faour, Director of the CNRS-L Remote Sensing Centre; Opening Speech
* Pictures
For more information visit MEDSPRING Website.