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Official page of the SAFER Project, a scientific research initiative at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AAST), focused on promoting climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and green growth. SAFER (Sustainable Agri-Futures) is an academic project focused on promoting climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and green growth in higher education.

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🌱 Varna University of Management Advances Climate-Smart Agricultural Education through SAFEROn 27 March 2026, Varna Univ...
17/08/2026

🌱 Varna University of Management Advances Climate-Smart Agricultural Education through SAFER
On 27 March 2026, Varna University of Management (VUM) hosted a working meeting under the theme:
🌍 “Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture: Challenges, Opportunities and Resilience”
Organized within the framework of the SAFER – Sustainable Agri-Futures: Empowering Climate Resilience and Green Growth in Higher Education project, the event brought together academics, experts, institutions, and agricultural stakeholders to discuss how education and farming systems can better respond to the growing challenges of climate change.
During the meeting, participants explored:
🌦️ Climate change and its impact on agriculture
🌱 Sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices
🎓 The future of agricultural higher education
💻 Digital competences and innovative learning approaches
♻️ Green technologies and sustainable resource management
🤝 Cooperation between universities, experts, institutions, and the agricultural sector
Participants were also introduced to the main objectives of the SAFER project, as well as the results of a survey examining climate awareness, educational needs, digital competences, and attitudes toward green technologies in agriculture.
Good practices from other inter-regional initiatives were presented, encouraging knowledge exchange and providing new perspectives for cooperation and innovation.
The meeting concluded with a productive discussion on how higher education can be modernized by integrating climate resilience, green growth, digital learning, and emerging agricultural technologies into innovative and interdisciplinary programmes.
Through activities like this, SAFER is helping ensure that the next generation of agricultural professionals has the knowledge and skills needed to support a more sustainable, innovative, and climate-resilient agricultural sector.
🇪🇺 SAFER is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education initiative promoting international cooperation and the transformation of agricultural education.
🌱 Together, we are empowering the next generation of agricultural professionals to build a greener, smarter, and more climate-resilient future.
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🌱 Kherson State University Advances Climate-Resilient Agriculture through SAFERKherson State University organized an imp...
17/08/2026

🌱 Kherson State University Advances Climate-Resilient Agriculture through SAFER
Kherson State University organized an important stakeholder engagement event under the SAFER – Sustainable Agri-Futures: Empowering Climate Resilience and Green Growth in Higher Education project.
The scientific and practical seminar, “Current Status and Prospects of Agriculture and Agricultural, Biological and Geographical Education in the Context of Climate Change and the New Water Regime in Southern Ukraine,” brought together researchers, lecturers, students, farmers, agricultural professionals, environmental specialists, and representatives of local and state authorities.
🌍 Discussions addressed some of the most pressing challenges facing Southern Ukraine, including:
🌦️ Climate change and its regional impacts
💧 Changes in the water regime following the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant disaster
🚜 Irrigation under new climatic and economic conditions
🌿 Nature conservation and vegetation changes
🎓 The future of agricultural, biological, and geographical education
🤝 Adaptation planning and cooperation between education, research, agriculture, and public authorities
A dedicated panel discussion also explored how higher education can better prepare students and future professionals to respond to emerging environmental and agricultural challenges.
Through activities like this, SAFER is helping connect knowledge, education, research, and practice to strengthen climate resilience and support more sustainable agricultural development.
🇪🇺 SAFER is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project co-funded by the European Union and brings together partners from Greece, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and Jordan.
🌱 Together, we are strengthening agricultural education for a more climate-resilient and sustainable future.
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🌱 Driving Climate-Smart Agricultural Education Forward in Jordantogether academics, industry experts, agricultural profe...
21/07/2026

🌱 Driving Climate-Smart Agricultural Education Forward in Jordan
together academics, industry experts, agricultural professionals, students, and institutional stakeholders to explore innovative approaches for strengthening climate resilience and advancing sustainable agricultural education.
The event served as a dynamic platform for sharing expertise, exchanging perspectives, and discussing the future skills, technologies, and educational priorities needed to support the transition towards smarter and more sustainable agricultural systems. It also reinforced the importance of closer collaboration between higher education institutions, industry, and the agricultural community in addressing emerging environmental and societal challenges.
By fostering dialogue and building new partnerships, the event contributes to the SAFER project's mission of modernizing agricultural education and developing academic program that are responsive to climate change, digital transformation, and labor market needs.
Implemented under the SAFER – Sustainable Agri-Futures: Empowering Climate Resilience and Green Growth in Higher Education project, this initiative is part of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education program, bringing together partners from Greece, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and Jordan to promote innovation, sustainability, and international cooperation in agricultural higher education.
👏 Together, we are building stronger partnerships, empowering future professionals, and shaping a more resilient future for agriculture.

✅🌍 SAFER TPM1 successfully completed in Thessaloniki, Greece!The SAFER consortium successfully held its 1st Transnationa...
21/06/2026

✅🌍 SAFER TPM1 successfully completed in Thessaloniki, Greece!
The SAFER consortium successfully held its 1st Transnational Project Meeting (TPM1) from 9–11 June 2026, hosted by the International Hellenic University (IHU).
Across three productive days, partners worked together on project coordination, needs assessment, strategic planning, curriculum development, digital learning, community engagement, dissemination, inclusivity, and sustainability.
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion of the completed needs assessment, which will help guide the next steps of the project, including curriculum development, training materials, and future stakeholder engagement activities.
The meeting also included a study visit to Alpha Lavender – Multifunctional Farm & Experiences, offering an inspiring example of how sustainable agriculture can connect with education, local development, and rural entrepreneurship.
An important milestone for SAFER — and a strong step forward for the next phase of the project!
Website: https://aast.edu/en/scientific-research/SAFER/index.php
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🌱🤝 SAFER stakeholders workshop successfully held in Egypt!The Egyptian partners of the SAFER project, Heliopolis Univers...
19/06/2026

🌱🤝 SAFER stakeholders workshop successfully held in Egypt!
The Egyptian partners of the SAFER project, Heliopolis University and AASTMT, successfully completed a stakeholder’s workshop in Egypt as part of the project’s efforts to strengthen agricultural education, enhance skills, and modernize learning through digital tools.
During the workshop, the team presented the needs survey findings on climate change and sustainable agriculture challenges, while opening space for discussion, feedback, and valuable stakeholder input.
This workshop is an important part of the SAFER project framework, where partner universities are expected to organize institutional workshops to discuss needs assessment findings and engage relevant stakeholders in shaping future project actions.
👏 A great step forward by the Egyptian partners in Egypt in support of stronger, more relevant, and more resilient education for sustainable agriculture.
Website: https://aast.edu/en/scientific-research/SAFER/index.php
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📢 Upcoming Event: SAFER 1st Transnational Project Meeting (TPM1)! 🇬🇷🌱We’re excited to announce that the SAFER consortium...
06/06/2026

📢 Upcoming Event: SAFER 1st Transnational Project Meeting (TPM1)! 🇬🇷🌱
We’re excited to announce that the SAFER consortium will meet in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 9–11 June 2026 for the 1st Transnational Project Meeting, hosted by the International Hellenic University (IHU).
Over these three days, partners will work together on:
✅ project coordination and planning
✅ curriculum development and digital learning
✅ stakeholder engagement and community actions
✅ dissemination, inclusivity, and sustainability
✅ key deliverables and next project steps
The agenda also includes a study visit to Alpha Lavender – Multifunctional Farm & Experiences and a dedicated session on D5.1 All-inclusive Distribution and Inclusion Strategy led by AASTMT.
Stay tuned for updates and highlights from Thessaloniki! 🌍🤝

🌱🚀 Introducing SAFER (Sustainable Agri-Futures)!We’re excited to announce SAFER — Sustainable Agri-Futures: Empowering C...
24/01/2026

🌱🚀 Introducing SAFER (Sustainable Agri-Futures)!
We’re excited to announce SAFER — Sustainable Agri-Futures: Empowering Climate Resilience and Green Growth in Higher Education — an international Erasmus+ CBHE project bringing together partners from Greece, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and Jordan. 🌍🤝
🎯 Our objectives:
✅ Educate students and professionals on sustainable farming practices
✅ Expand access to learning through digital technologies
✅ Strengthen international collaboration to share knowledge on climate-smart agriculture
📌 By the end of the project, SAFER aims to:
🔹 Integrate 5 innovative digital tools/platforms in each partner country
🔹 Train 500 individuals across partner nations
🔹 Introduce 20 practical sustainable farming practices in each project country
🤝 Consortium partners:
🇬🇷 International Hellenic University (IHU) — Coordinator
🇧🇬 Varna University of Management (VUM)
🇺🇦 Uzhhorod National University (UzhNU)
🇺🇦 Kherson State University (KSU)
🇪🇬 Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
🇪🇬 Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (HU)
🇯🇴 Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU)
🇯🇴 Al Albayt University (AABU)
📣 Follow us for updates, events, and public results as SAFER moves forward!
🌐 Website: https://aast.edu/en/scientific-research/SAFER/index.php
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAFER.AASTMT/
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📣 SAFER Monthly Steering Committee Meeting — Keeping the Project Moving! ✅🌱On Thursday, 22 January 2026, the SAFER conso...
24/01/2026

📣 SAFER Monthly Steering Committee Meeting — Keeping the Project Moving! ✅🌱
On Thursday, 22 January 2026, the SAFER consortium held its Monthly Steering Committee (SC) Meeting online via Microsoft Teams from 12:00–13:30 (EET).
The meeting focused on coordination across key work areas:
• WP1 (IHU): Project management, financial matters, monitoring & evaluation
• WP2 (UZHNU): Research surveys and workshop planning on climate change & sustainable agriculture challenges
• WP5 (AASTMT): Dissemination & inclusivity plan, marketing materials, stakeholder/community engagement, and upcoming workshops
This meeting ensures smooth project progress and sets the stage for the next steps in strengthening sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and higher education cooperation.
📌 Stay connected with SAFER:
🌐 Website: https://aast.edu/en/scientific-research/SAFER/index.php
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/111154088/admin/page-posts/published/

🚀 The SAFER Project Is Officially Underway! 🌱🌍On 19 November 2025, the SAFER consortium successfully held its Kick-off M...
24/01/2026

🚀 The SAFER Project Is Officially Underway! 🌱🌍

On 19 November 2025, the SAFER consortium successfully held its Kick-off Meeting online (via Microsoft Teams), marking the official start of the project.

The meeting included:

A welcome address from IHU
A comprehensive project overview presented by Achilleas Kontogeorgos (IHU)
A dedicated session with the European Commission Project Officer, Paul Harris
Partner introductions and detailed planning of the first six months of implementation across WP1–WP5, covering milestones, deliverables, risk management, and collaboration processes
This meeting set a strong foundation for an exciting journey aimed at strengthening education, cooperation, and capacity building in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience across SAFER partner countries. 🌾💡

📌 Stay connected to follow project updates, upcoming events, and public results:
🌐 Website: https://aast.edu/en/scientific-research/SAFER/index.php
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