A unique opportunity for demonstrator projects addressing the interconnected challenges of Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems across the Mediterranean region
The WEFE4MED project, a PRIMA-funded initiative, is inviting Mediterranean demonstrator projects to participate in the WEFE4MED Nexus Award, a prize designed to spotlight practical solutions that address the region’s most pressing sustainability challenges through an integrated approach.
Building a Community of Practice for Mediterranean Sustainability
Over the past three years, WEFE4MED has been at the forefront of promoting a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus-oriented approach to sustainable development in the Mediterranean. The project has successfully built a Nexus Community of Practice (NCoP), bringing together researchers, practitioners, and innovators who recognize that the region’s challenges, from water scarcity to food security, cannot be solved in isolation.
At the heart of this community lies a network of demonstration sites scattered across the Mediterranean basin, each showcasing how the WEFE Nexus approach delivers tangible, socio-economically viable solutions to complex, interconnected problems.
The WEFE4MED Nexus Award: your project in the spotlight
As WEFE4MED enters its final year, the consortium is launching this award to celebrate the work of demonstrators who are putting Nexus principles into practice. Whether your project is already part of the WEFE4MED Knowledge Hub or you’re implementing a demonstrator that hasn’t yet been featured, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition.
What’s in It for You?
Visibility & Recognition
- Feature your project on the WEFE4MED Knowledge Hub, reaching an international audience of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners
- Showcase your innovation as a model for integrated sustainable development in the Mediterranean
International Platform
- Present your work at a major international conference co-organized by the WEFE4MED consortium in Q1 2026
- Connect with fellow innovators, potential partners, and decision-makers from across the region
Fully Funded Participation
- Winners will receive full funding to participate in the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum and the WEFE4MED closing ceremony in 2026
- Network with Mediterranean sustainability leaders and contribute to shaping future regional strategies
Who Can Apply?
Your demonstrator project is eligible if it:
- Is currently in implementation within PRIMA Partnership countries
- Addresses at least three of the four WEFE pillars (Water, Energy, Food, Ecosystems)
- Demonstrates practical, on-the-ground application of Nexus principles
Projects do not need to be previously published on the Knowledge Hub to participate—this competition welcomes all qualifying Mediterranean demonstrators.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: 30 November 2025
Selection Process: 1 Dec 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
Shortlisting & Award in Q1 in Cyprus
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase how your work is contributing to a more sustainable Mediterranean future through integrated, nexus-based solutions.
Submit Your Demonstrator
Ready to join the WEFE4MED Nexus Community of Practice and compete for international recognition?
WEFE4MED is a PRIMA-funded project (CSA) dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the Mediterranean through an integrated approach to Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems management.
