Our Partners

The European Environment Agency (EEA) provides independent information on the environment, supporting sustainable development and improving Europe's environmental health. Established to achieve significant environmental improvements, EEA focuses on climate change, biodiversity, and human health. On October 16, 2007, SEMIDE and EEA signed a joint action plan to enhance water data sharing and create a Mediterranean water observatory. Recently, EEA has addressed climate risks and promoted a circular economy, publishing the first European Climate Risk Assessment and emphasizing the need for reduced consumption and increased product lifespan.

The City of Nice, located on the French Riviera, is renowned for its stunning Mediterranean coastline, vibrant culture, and historical significance. As a key urban center, Nice is committed to sustainable urban development, enhancing the quality of life for its residents, and promoting cultural and economic growth. On June 3, 2022, SEMIDE and the City of Nice signed a partnership to collaborate on urban agriculture. This includes a study under the EdiCitNet project, creating comparative sheets on urban agriculture in Nice, and developing projects to address climate change. SEMIDE will also promote Nice's activities in water and agriculture through various platforms. Recently, Nice has focused on urban agriculture initiatives and climate change projects, using data from shared gardens and an online multilingual tool to enhance urban farming strategies.

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) was founded in 1996 to foster integrated water resources management (IWRM), it is an international network which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximise economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.  The GWP supports the sustainable management of water resources through its diverse network of over 3,000 partners in 183 countries.

The Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean (GWP-Med) was established in 2002 as the Mediterranean Regional Water Partnership of the GWP Network. GWP-Med facilitates a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together almost 100 water institutions and organisations. GWP-Med Secretariat is based in Athens, Greece. GWP-Med aims to promote action and facilitate dialogue on IWRM; provide technical support to policy making; implement demonstration activities; and contribute to skills and knowledge development. 

In 2012, SEMIDE and GWP signed a cooperation agreement to enhance water management practices and knowledge sharing in the Mediterranean region.