The Mediterranean library of knowledge
Explore the ENI CBC Med Programme's library of deliverables: a comprehensive digital repository of diverse resources tailored for the Mediterranean region. Discover in-depth studies, innovative strategies, and practical tools spanning tools addressing key environmental, economic, and social issues. The library is your go-to source to find valuable knowledge to inspire new collaborative projects driving fair, sustainable and inclusive development across the Mediterranean.
MEDUSA - Benchmarking study on Sustainable Innovative practices of Adventure Tourism
Five countries (Spain, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Italy) and strong partners from those countries have joined forces to launch the MEDUSA project. The general objective of MEDUSA is to develop a competitive form of Adventure Tourism (AT) in the Mediterranean, which is based on environmental and economic sustainability values and that aspire to create more business opportunities and new jobs for the local communities.
The main purpose of the study is to identify and provide insight into innovative sustainable adventure (40%) and sustainable tourism practices (tourism models, products and services) carried out by and in tourism destinations, including destinations in the Mediterranean region and elsewhere in the world.
The document is organised into 4 chapters, with an introduction to the approach and concept of the study, the topic of adventure tourism, the benchmarking model and international practices from all over the world and finally a short conclusion on the assessed practices, practical recommendations on the lessons learned and further practical implementation in the destinations.
Integrated Municipal Waste Management Plan - Municipality of Sestri Levante (Italy)
This is one of the integrated Municipal Waste Management Plans (IMWMP) developed within the CLIMA project framework. The IMWMP incorporates specific measures to manage waste, including organic waste, establish ambitious waste reduction targets, and promote the reuse of organic components.
MAIA TAQA Detailed design of the pilot project - Amman
The MAIA-TAQA project focuses on developing and defining a range of innovative services in the field of resource efficiency (RE), by setting up demonstrators in 3 Mediterranean pilot areas, in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. This report illustrates a pilot project implemented in Jordan with the aim of improving and upgrading the provision of power at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JOCC) main building in Amman by installing a Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV).
MAIA TAQA Detailed design of the pilot project - Lebanon
MAIA-TAQA has implemented demonstrator pilot projects in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, which have significantly advanced the cause of sustainability and resource efficiency within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mediterranean countries. This report provides the main features of the detail design of the Lebanese pilot project in the framework of Work Package 3 (WP3) - "Development of sustainable services in the Mediterranean area".
The pilot project in Lebanon consisted of a construction of a Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) building, and the reuse of the treated water for irrigation purposes, with the objective to fulfill the following priorities:
- Efficient system with the best quality for price ratio
- Innovative technology for treatment, monitoring of treated water &
valorisation of sludge
- Large potential of application in local context
MAIA TAQA Final Report
The MAIA-TAQA project, focused on developing and defining a range of innovative services in the field of resource efficiency (RE), has significantly advanced the cause of sustainability and resource efficiency within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the Mediterranean countries and it has successfully executed demonstrator pilot projects in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. The achievements of these pilot projects have been showcased through various impactful initiatives. This final report illustrates the Pilot Implementation Analysis, the impact on innovative Resource Efficiency solutions (capacity building, the Innovation One Stop Shop initiative, B2B events), highlighting the challenges and lessons learned.
MAIA-TAQA Resources Efficiency Market Assessment Report
The MAIA-TAQA project focuses on developing and defining a range of innovative services in the field of resource efficiency (RE), by setting up demonstrators in 3 Mediterranean pilot areas, in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan. The "Resources efficiency market assessment report" provides a comprehensive overview on the selected RE services in each pilot country, the RE market situation, the RE production state, the distribution methods, the incentive and financing methods, the challenges and barriers facing the RE services implementation and the RE prospects. The data collected and analysed show that there are significant opportunities in the three pilot countries for the development of these services. The study also shows the governments’ efforts in supporting the services through different incentives and financing mechanisms, in addition to the challenges and barriers that need to be taken into consideration to develop a well-established RE eco-system.
PROSIM project Tunisia, training of Extension Agents and Water User Associations
Training on efficient water use techniques based on PROSIM project's installed innovative systems for Extension Agents and Water Users Association in Tunisian for further dissemination and capitalisation.
PROSIM project Jordan, training of Extension Agents and Water User Associations
Training on efficient water use techniques based on PROSIM project's installed innovative systems for Extension Agents and Water Users Association in Jordan for further dissemination and capitalisation.
PROSIM Final event and on-field visit report
Report on PROSIM Final Event development, results and the on-field visit to project's implementation perimeters.
PROSIM project Final Evaluation results
Project results evaluation by an external evaluator with recommendations for further dissemination and capitalisation.
Introduction to Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)
Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is a financing mechanism used to support energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installations without worrying about financial barriers. In an EPC contract, the energy service company (ESCO) is committed to provide guaranteed energy improvements to the customer’s territory while the finances are covered from the achieved energy savings.
Download this brochure if you want to know more about EPCs: What they are, main advantages, models, how BIM can facilitate EPCs, essential parameters (payback time, return of investment), and much more.
BEEP video story: How to develop an Energy Efficient Heritage Building Information Model (EE-HBIM)
BEEP project aimed at strengthening the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance energy efficiency in buildings. The testing of this emerging technology on built heritage was performed to demonstrate its scalability to the entire building stock. The project provided public administrations with a powerful method for the energy rehabilitation of public buildings to be supported with private funds through the Energy Performance Contracting. The project main was an innovative methodology based on the integration of emerging technologies tested on 9 heritage public buildings located in Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt.