Cross-Promotion Project Information
Cultivating Sustainable Economies in the Mediterranean through Valorisation of Bushland Ecosystems
MedSEVa promotes the sustainable valorisation of Mediterranean bushlands and maquis ecosystems by integrating scientific knowledge, traditional ecological knowledge and sustainable business approaches, strengthening higher education and supporting innovative and resilient rural economies.
Recognition
MedSEVa was recognised with an Honorable Mention at the Erasmus+ Awards 2025, awarded by the Portuguese Nacional Agency Erasmus+ Education and Training, in the VET Partnerships category.
Project Name
Cultivating Sustainable Economies in the Mediterranean through Valorisation of Bushland Ecosystems
Acronym
MedSEVa
Programme
Erasmus+ KA220-HED – Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education
Duration
01/12/2024 – 30/11/2026 (24 months)
Project Coordinator
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece)
Website
Project Reference
2024-1-EL01-KA220-HED-000257652
Partnerships
AUTH
Greece
The USE Concept
Portugal
AidLearn
Portugal
EGE
Turkiye
CUT
Cyprus
Main Objectives
- Increase professional opportunities for HE students through sustainability and business competences
- Promote conservation and sustainable use of Mediterranean ecosystems
- Integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into modern practices
Key Topics
- Sustainability;
- Biodiversity;
- Circular economy;
- Green skills;
- Traditional ecological knowledge;
- Sustainable agriculture
Target Groups
Main Target Groups
Higher Education students (agronomy, ecology, botany, geography, gastronomy, pharmacy)
Indirect Target Groups
Landowners; rural communities; agricultural cooperatives; municipalities; environmental practitioners
Project Positioning
Methodological Approach
Interdisciplinary approach combining scientific knowledge, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and storytelling-based learning, supported by place-based and experiential methodologies.
Innovation
Integration of higher education with real-world sustainability challenges, valorisation of underutilized ecosystems and use of digital storytelling as a pedagogical and dissemination tool.
Expected Impact
Increased employability and entrepreneurial capacity of students, improved sustainable management of Mediterranean ecosystems and stronger links between education, local communities and green economy sectors.