The Sicilian Agroecology Coordination is strengthening its commitment to creating and consolidating the Mediterranean Agroecological Network (AEMED), a strategic initiative aimed at connecting stakeholders, territories, and agroecological practices throughout the Mediterranean region. This approach builds on internationally recognized agroecological experiences, such as those documented by the FAO in the Agroecology Knowledge Hub, which promotes territorial networks and participatory processes as key elements of the agroecological transition (FAO, 2024).
For the 2026–2027 period, the Coordination’s actions are designed as concrete tools to build a stable, inclusive network capable of generating shared knowledge and sustainable innovation.

Building a Mediterranean Collaborative Network
The core of the strategy is the establishment of AEMED, which fosters dialogue between farmers, institutions, research organizations, and local associations. The goal is to create a common platform for sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions, strengthening the capacity of Mediterranean regions to address environmental, social, and economic challenges, in line with the multilevel governance approaches promoted by the FAO.

Training and dissemination of agroecological knowledge
To make the network effective, the Coordination Committee focuses on training agricultural professionals and operators. Dedicated courses, workshops, and collaborations with universities and associations contribute to developing widespread and specialized skills, ensuring that best agroecological practices can be transferred and replicated throughout the Mediterranean network, as evidenced by FAO’s agroecological capacity-building experiences.

Regional roundtables and connections with local areas
Through dialogue with regional institutions and collaboration with biodistricts and local entities, the Coordination Committee strengthens active participation in the Mediterranean network. This approach creates local reference points that, when interconnected, become strategic hubs of AEMED.

Biodistricts and Agroecological Transition
Biodistricts are essential tools for regenerating local areas and experimenting with agroecological practices. Their promotion and the creation of local networks are key to building a Mediterranean mosaic of resilient communities, consistent with the sustainable territorial development trajectories recognized by the FAO.

Awareness-raising and research actions
Promoting short supply chains, sustainable logistics, the right to food, and combating greenwashing are not just local objectives: these actions generate knowledge and replicable models that feed the AEMED network, fostering sustainable and participatory practices throughout the Mediterranean region.

Healthy food and sustainable catering
The promotion of a healthy food culture based on short and sustainable supply chains, involving schools, families, and operators, strengthens the social dimension of the network. The dissemination of responsible food practices thus becomes a concrete bridge between Mediterranean regions and communities.

Abandoned Land Recovery
The recovery and regeneration of abandoned and confiscated land allows for the creation of new productive nodes in the network, generating biodiversity, sustainable employment, and resilient communities that connect with AEMED.

Holistic Networks and Youth Movements
Mapping and dialogue between local and youth networks foster shared projects and collaboration opportunities at the Mediterranean level, making AEMED a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem.

Agroecological Pilot Farms
The design of pilot farms becomes an operational tool for experimenting with and sharing sustainable agriculture models. The replicability of these experiences strengthens the network’s ability to grow, innovate, and impact the Mediterranean region.

With these integrated strategies, the Sicilian Agroecology Coordination confirms its vision: to build a strong, participatory, and innovative Mediterranean agroecology network, capable of leveraging Sicily’s experience and creating a collaborative model replicable throughout the Mediterranean basin, in line with the principles and practices recognized by the FAO.