Mara-Mediterra proudly participated in the Forward Green Expo International Exhibition in Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center, Greece. Organized during 13 to 15 March 2025, the event is one of Southeast Europe’s premier exhibitions dedicated to sustainability and green innovation.
Promoting synergies with ongoing projects
As part of a dynamic joint initiative, Mara-Mediterra joined forces with eight EU-funded projects to present their latest progress in promoting agri-environmental Nature-Based Solutions (NbSs). These efforts focus on enabling the green transition in agriculture, fostering a circular economy, promoting the sustainable use of local resources, and addressing environmental degradation—all with the aim of supporting resilient rural development across the Mediterranean region.
Anchored by the Mara-Mediterra project (Grant Agreement No. 2121), funded by PRIMA under Horizon 2020, and the collaborative presentation was supported through the partnership with:
- GOV4ALL (Horizon Europe, EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe)
- SEACURE (Horizon Europe, EU Missions: A Soil Deal for Europe & Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030)
- VENUS (funded by PRIMA under Horizon 2020, GA No. 2312)
- Four EIP-Agri Operational Groups under Greece’s Rural Development Programme 2014–2020:
- Micro-Terroir (M16SYN2-00159)
- OLIVEUP (M16SYN2-00066)
- TOBACCO-OPTI (M16SYN2-00363)
- WETinAGRI (M16SYN2-00364)
International Engagement & Cross-Border Dialogue
This year’s Forward Green Expo hosted 200 exhibitors – both direct and indirect – from 21 countries, including Greece, Austria, Germany, France, the USA, Denmark, Israel, China, Singapore and many others. The event also featured 56 parallel activities across the HELEXPO Dialogues Forum and Policy Implications as well as Open Stages, joined by over 3,500 attendees.
Visitors came from across Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond, including Greece, Albania, Austria, Belgium, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, Ireland, Spain, Israel, Italy, China, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, and Turkey – reflecting the Expo’s growing role as a hub for global sustainability discourse.
Sharing Knowledge & Building Connections
Throughout the event, the Mara-Mediterra team engaged with stakeholders, farmers, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders, sharing insights from the project’s ongoing work and promoting its exploitable results. A special highlight was our Open Stage presentation on March 15 2025, where we outlined project milestones and future ambitions for scaling up NbSs in rural Mediterranean landscapes.
Thank You for Joining Us
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited our booth, participated in our sessions, and contributed to the lively discussions that made Forward Green Expo 2025 a resounding success. We look forward to continuing the journey towards a greener, more resilient future – together.
