MeliMed aims to raise awareness among architecture students and professionals about these issues through a new training program focused on the coastal planning of Mediterranean cities facing climate change.
Mediterranean territories are under dual pressure:
- Demographic: The Mediterranean population grew from 105 million in 1960 to 444 million in 2017, with 70% living in urban areas.
- Climate-related: Warming could reach +2.2°C by 2040 and +3.8°C locally by 2100, leading to extreme events such as rising sea levels, flooding, and desertification.
Given the lack of specialized training in architecture schools, MeliMed proposes a multidisciplinary approach to address the resilience of Mediterranean territories.
Key Actions:
- Development of transnational training modules and resources for professionals.
- Strengthening Master’s programs with the goal of creating a joint complementary Master’s degree.
Case Studies
Three territories are analyzed through collaborative workshops, combining the expertise of educators to propose solutions tailored to climate challenges:
- Tanger-Tétouan Region (Morocco)
- Venice Lagoon (Italy)
- Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis (France)
The project in brief
Urbanisation is increasing on the Mediterranean coastline, strongly accentuating the natural risks (flooding, erosion, tremors, etc.).
The project brings together 5 partners in Italy, Morocco and France.
Project leader: École nationale supérieure d’architecture
de Marseille
Partners: Agence des Villes et Territoires
Méditerranéens Durables; Università IUAV di Venezia; Faculté d’architecture La Cambre-Horta; École Nationale d’Architecture de Tétouan
- Erasmus+ Program
- September 2020 > August 2023