Research Partners

BLUMI-Med brings together universities, research institutions, and organizations from across the Mediterranean and Europe. The project is coordinated by the University of Kassel and includes partners from Algeria, Croatia, France, Jordan, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Germany, and Lebanon.

Project Coordinator
University of Kassel

The project coordinator, leading the consortium and providing scientific direction on local urban markets and sustainable food systems.

Contact: Ariane Götz
Email:
uni-kassel.de/uni/en
American University of Beirut (AUB)

A leading university in Lebanon contributing research expertise and regional insight into Mediterranean food systems and local urban markets.

Contact: Ali Chalak
Email:
aub.edu.lb
Associação Portuguesa de Agricultura Biológica (AGROBIO)

A Portuguese association supporting organic agriculture, sustainable production, and practical engagement with producers, consumers, and market stakeholders.

Contact: Jaime Ferreira
Email:
agrobio.pt
Eskişehir Osmangazi University (ESOGU)

A Turkish university contributing academic expertise and case study knowledge on local markets, sustainability, and regional food systems.

Contact: Fatma Handan Giray
Email:
en.ogu.edu.tr
INRAE

France’s national research institute for agriculture, food, and environment, supporting scientific knowledge on sustainable food systems and market development.

Contact: Esther Sanz Sanz
Email:
inrae.fr/en
Institute for Ethnology and Folklore Research Zagreb (IEF)

A Croatian research institute contributing expertise on culture, social practices, and the everyday meanings of local urban markets.

Contact: Olga Orlić
Email:
ief.hr/en/home
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique de Tunisie (INRAT)

A Tunisian agricultural research institute supporting knowledge on production systems, sustainability challenges, and local market development.

Contact: Mustapha Jouili
Email:
inrat.agrinet.tn
NOVA School of Science and Technology

A Portuguese science and technology school contributing research expertise on sustainability assessment, systems thinking, and Mediterranean market analysis.

Contact: Paula Antunes
Email:
fct.unl.pt/en
NOVA University Lisbon

A Portuguese university supporting research, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, innovation, and local food systems.

Contact: Paula Antunes
Email:
unl.pt/en
Research Center in Applied Economics for Development (CREAD)

An Algerian research centre contributing applied economics expertise on development, local markets, and socio-economic dimensions of sustainability.

Contact: Amine Oulmane
Email:
cread.dz/en/home-2
Royal Scientific Society (RSS)

A Jordanian science institution contributing expertise in applied research, stakeholder engagement, communication, and sustainability-focused project work.

Contact: Almoayied Assayed
Email:
rss.jo
SEECON impact gGmbH

A sustainability-focused organization supporting innovation, ICT-related business models, and practical solutions for sustainable development.

Contact: Cedric Lehmann
Email:
seecon-impact.de
Universidad de La Laguna (ULL)

A Spanish university contributing research and methodological expertise on stakeholder engagement, sustainability assessment, and local market systems.

Contact: Serafin Corral
Email:
ull.es/en
Universidad de Seville

A Spanish university contributing academic expertise and case study knowledge on local urban markets, sustainability, and Mediterranean food systems.

Contact: David Sampedro
Email:
us.es