Heat is becoming a priority and a health issue in Mediterranean cities. By 2050, it is estimated that heatwaves will have doubled, while by 2100, the rise in temperature in France could reach +4°C. This is known as ‘survival’ urban planning. Urban heat, a complex, cross-disciplinary issue The issue of urban heat lies at the …
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During a brief visit to Marseille, at the premises of Avitem, Mardig Boghossian, Mayor of Bourj Hammoud, accompanied by Georges Krikorian, Deputy Mayor, recently shared his vision for the “Bourj Hammoud 2021-2031” project amidst a growing crisis. The interview is available in French. Mardig Boghossian, maire de Bourj Hammoud (au centre), Georges Krikorian, adjoint au …
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On 28 and 29 November 2024, the City of Nice is hosting the first open forum of the decentralized cooperation project “Territoires Cultivés,” coordinated by AVITEM. An event held under the banner of the Mediterranean Day, highlighting the cultural and environmental challenges faced by Mediterranean countries. Two days that will bring together key stakeholders from …
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As part of the European alpine cooperation project CEFoodCycle, which aims to optimise organic waste in the food sector, a Circular Food Award was given to one exemplary practice in each of the five partner countries (France, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany). Through the testimony of Maud Tribaudeau, discover the services of Tripluch, a tool that makes …
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What is the common DNA of Mediterranean Cities? Take part in the debate to rethink the matrix of contemporary Mediterranean cities. On October 15, 2024, a Round Table open to the general public, to experts and civil society is held as part of the Alexandria Metropolitan Seminar led by AVITEM. This Round Table is organized …
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The first edition of the REPper Festival is taking place in Marseille on 18 and 19 October 2024, in celebration of the International & French Repair Days! Come and learn how to change your consumption habits by choosing repair, reuse, and upcycling of your everyday items. Become an active participant in the circular and sustainable …
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Join us in making a unified statement at the UN Ocean Summit UNOC 2025, positioning the Mediterranean as a pioneering region of resilience in the face of climate change risks. The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will be held in Nice in June 2025, under the co-presided of France and Costa Rica. At …
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Kick off of the Alexandria Metropolitan Seminar in the presence of Heba el Rafey, Head of the Public Relations and Media sector of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – مكتبة الإسكندرية , François-Xavier Léger, Director General of AVITEM, Lina Blin, Consul General of France in Alexandria, Vincent Languille, Mayor of Le Tholonet and Deputy Counsellor for the …
On October 1st, 2024, François-Xavier LEGER joins AVITEM as Director General. As a diplomat with a 32-year career, he previously held the position of French Ambassador to Fiji, Tonga, Nauru, Tuvalu and Kiribati (2021-2024), in the context of France’s re-engagement in the Pacific, with a specific focus on issues of climate change, economic development, human …
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Une semaine de visites des projets innovants d’aménagement urbain et des acteurs clés du territoire PACA, dans le cadre d’un projet de coopération décentralisée pour le renouvellement urbain de Bourj Hammoud. Nous avons été particulièrement honorés de la visite de Mardig Boghossian, Maire de Bourj Hammoud au Liban, Georges Krikorian, adjoint au Maire, Christiane Sfeir, …