The International University Campus on Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves is a joint initiative of the Abertis Foundation and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), launched in 2016 with the aim of promoting applied research and innovation in the social and environmental fields of Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves.
Coordinated by the International Centre for the Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves, the Campus hosts undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students who carry out research projects linked to the core themes of Biosphere Reserves, with academic support and direct collaboration with local stakeholders.
8 October 2026
The International University Campus for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves brings together students and researchers at Castellet Castle
19 May 2026
A Geography student from the Autonomous University of Barcelona carried out fieldwork in Morocco within the framework of the International University Campus on Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves.
The research explores socio-ecological resilience in the Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve in response to climate change and sustainable development challenges.
Visits to rural communities and WEFE Nexus-based initiatives helped connect academic research with local knowledge on sustainable resource management.
18 March 2026
Students, experts, and supervisors of the International University Campus for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves came together on March 12 for a vibrant research seminar.
The session sparked new collaborations, aligned methodologies, and strengthened links with ongoing research lines at the Center and across the MedMAB network.
On March 12, the International University Campus for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves hosted a collaborative seminar bringing together all students currently developing their Bachelor’s and Master’s Theses, or PhD research. The event was also attended by the Center’s scientific and technical team, along with the supervisors guiding each academic project, creating a rich environment for dialogue and co-learning.
The aim of the seminar ...