MARGISTAR Team meets in Brussels for the COST Connect Event on “Agriculture and its Products”
On October 17-18, Brussels hosted the COST Connect event, “Agriculture and Its Products.” This gathering brought together policymakers, stakeholders, and more than 40 researchers from 20 COST Actions to discuss agricultural research and policies. Prof. António Manuel Teixeira Monteiro from the University of Lisbon, Dr. Irene Christoforidi from the Hellenic Mediterranean University and Dr. Somaye Latifi from the Federal Institute of Agricultural Economics, Rural and Mountain Research (BAB) represented MARGISTAR at the event.
MARGISTAR’s 2nd call for Short-Term Scientific Mission Grant Applications
MARGISTAR is launching its second call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for mobilities occurring between January 15th and September 30, 2025. Applications can be...
MARGISTAR’s 3rd Call for Dissemination Conference Grant Applications
MARGISTAR is launching its third call for Dissemination Conference Grants for conferences occurring between January 15th, 2025 until May 31st, 2025. All applications must be made before the deadline on November 24th, 2024, and all activities must occur before May 31st, 2025.
MARGISTAR’s 3rd Call for Inclusiveness Target Countries Conference Grant Applications
MARGISTAR is launching its third call for Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grants for conferences occurring between January 15th, 2025 until May 31st, 2025. All applications must be made before the deadline on November 24th, 2024, and all activities must occur before May 31st, 2025.
MARGISTAR’s 1st Call for Virtual Mobility Grant Applications
MARGISTAR is launching its first call for Virtual Mobility (VM) for mobilities occurring between January 15th and September 30, 2025. Applications can be sent on a continuous basis, up to the reaching of the budget limit.
Overcoming the Challenges of Crete’s Marginalised Mountains
Crete, the largest island of Greece, is facing significant environmental challenges. Once covered in dense forests, the island's mountainous areas are today severely degraded due to overgrazing, fires, and soil erosion. However, with strategic restoration efforts, there is hope for revitalising these marginalised landscapes. Read more about the Asterousia range and the ancient village of Ethia to better understand local initiatives in Crete's mountains.
