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# NPP-SOL

Non-Point Pollution Solutions

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- [The UNICA team participated in the conference CMWR (Computational Methods in Water Resources) – 28 June - 2 July 2026](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/the-unica-team-participated-in-the-conference-cmwr-computational-methods-in-water-resources-28-june-2july-2026/) - The UNICA team, represented by prof. Antonio Coppola, participated in the conference CMWR (Computational Methods in Water Resources), which took place in Bologna between 28 June and 2 July 2026, with an oral presentation titled “Coupled Transformation and Transport of Organic Carbon and Nutrients in Soils: A Process-Based Representation within the FLOWS Model”. The presentation
- [Knowledge exchange and collaboration across projects are key to amplifying impact](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/knowledge-exchange-and-collaboration-across-projects-are-key-to-amplifying-impact/) - Representing the NPP-SOL project, Aybike Bayraktar participated in the annual meeting of EXCEL4MED held on January 26, where she presented recent results and ongoing activities from NPP-SOL to the 28 participants. The presentation provided an opportunity to share methodological advances and early insights, while opening a fruitful discussion on how the two projects can learn
- [Great exchange at CIHEAM Montpellier within the NPP-SOL project](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/great-exchange-at-ciheam-montpellier-within-the-npp-sol-project/) - NPP-SOL project coordinator Antonio Coppola, together with colleagues from the Italian team Shawkat Hassan and Andrea Vacca, visited Montpellier and held an intensive working session with Hatem Belhouchette, Aybike Bayraktar, and Zaynab Khannafer from the CIHEAM Montpellier team. The visit focused on Work Package 4, advancing our efforts on: • Modeling for technologies optimization • Modeling for
- [Information Day on Resilient Rice Cultivation Held in Gharb, Morocco - 13 November 2025](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/information-day-on-resilient-rice-cultivation-held-in-gharb-morocco/) - An information day entitled “Role of Good Agricultural and Water Management Practices for Resilient Rice Cultivation in Gharb–Morocco” was held on 13 November 2025 at the Sidi Allal Tazi, INRA, Experimental Station. The event brought together around sixty participants representing a wide range of actors involved in the rice sector, including farmers, professionals, extension services,
- [Banner infoday Morocco](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/banner-infoday-morocco/) - Banner info_day_Morocco_BIGDownload
- [Infoday Morocco leaflet (ENGLISH version)](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/infoday-morocco-leaflet-english-version/) - infoday_Morocco_leaflet_ENGDownload
- [Infoday Morocco leaflet (FRENCH version)](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/infoday-morocco-leaflet-french-version/) - infoday_Morocco_leaflet_FRADownload
- [Infoday Morocco leaflet (ARABIC version)](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/infoday-morocco-leaflet-arabic-version/) - infoday_Morocco_leaflet_ARABICDownload
- [NPP-SOL Presented During Delegation Visit to CIHEAM Montpellier – 24 November 2025](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-presented-during-delegation-visit-to-ciheam-montpellier-24-november-2025/) - On 24 November 2025, a delegation consisting of representatives from various units of the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry visited CIHEAM Montpellier. During the visit, postdoctoral researcher Aybike Bayraktar presented the NPP-SOL project, outlining its objectives, key innovations, and ongoing activities within the PRIMA framework. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives,
- [NPP-SOL Presented at the EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta – 21 November 2024](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-presented-at-the-excel4med-living-lab-in-malta-21-november-2024/) - On 21 November 2024, postdoctoral researcher Aybike Bayraktar from CIHEAM Montpellier participated in the Malta Living Lab organized under the EXCEL4MED Horizon Europe project. During the event, she presented the NPP-SOL project, a PRIMA initiative, highlighting its objectives, innovative technological solutions, and ongoing case studies. This session provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights, strengthen
- [NPP-SOL Project – Arborea Site Visit – 22–25 September 2025](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-project-arborea-site-visit-22-25-september-2025/) - Representing CIHEAM Montpellier, postdoctoral researcher Aybike Bayraktar visited the Arborea case study site — the Italian local hub of the NPP-SOL project —between 22–25 September. During the visit, she closely examined bioreactor technologies, one of the key innovations proposed within the project, observing their operation and assessing their potential for local implementation. She also met
- [Field Study in Morocco](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/field-study-in-marocco/) - poster_info_day_morocco_1BDownload
- [Italian Local Hub Meeting: First Results on Arborea Plain Aquifer Bioreactors - 5 November 2025](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/italian-local-hub-meeting-first-results-on-arborea-plain-aquifer-bioreactors-5-november-2025/) - On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, the periodic meeting of the Italian Local Hub took place in Cagliari, hosted by the Regional Agency of the Hydrographic District of Sardinia (ADIS). The meeting served as a platform to share the most recent results and discuss future directions for the in-situ bioremediation of the Arborea Plain aquifer, focusing
- [Online Training session on bioeconomic modeling - 15th September 2025](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/online-training-session-on-bioeconomic-modeling-15th-september-2025/) - CIHEAM Montpellier organized an online training session on bioeconomic modeling on 15 September 2025. The session brought together a diverse group of academic and institutional participants. Representatives included CIHEAM Montpellier (Zaynab Khannafer, Aybike Bayraktar, Hatem Belhouchette), CIHEAM Bari (Chiara Ciannamea, Alessandra Scardigno), University of Cagliari – UNICA (Antonio Coppola, Antonio Sessini, Francesca Lobina, Sebastiano Curreli),
- [NPP-SOL Midterm Meeting - 27-28 May 2025](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-midterm-meeting-27-28-may-2025/) - The NPP-SOL consortium met online for its Midterm Meeting, bringing together partners from France, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain to reflect on progress, share knowledge, and strengthen collaboration. The meeting was organized and hosted by the University of Barcelona. Over two days, the meeting aimed to review project progress, share results among partners, strengthen collaboration, discuss
- [Bioremediation systems in action: italian NPP-SOL team organizes a field workshop at Arborea case study site](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/bioremediation-systems-in-action-italian-npp-sol-team-organizes-a-field-workshop-at-arborea-case-study-site/) - On May 20, 2025, the Italian partners of the NPP-SOL project, from the University of Basilicata (UNIBAS) and the University of Cagliari (UNICA), conducted an on-site workshop and technical field visit at the Arborea case study site (Italy), in collaboration with the local hub. The Arborea plain, a nitrate-vulnerable zone designated under the EU Nitrates
- [The Italian NPP-SOL Team Engages in Mediterranean Dialogue on Land and Water Sustainability: A Platform for Scientific Collaboration and Strategic Exchange](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/the-italian-npp-sol-team-engages-in-mediterranean-dialogue-on-land-and-water-sustainability-a-platform-for-scientific-collaboration-and-strategic-exchange/) - On May 21, 2025, Antonio Coppola, Coordinator of the NPP-SOL Project and representative of the Italian team, took part in the panel session “From Projects to Partnerships: A Mediterranean Dialogue on Land and Water Sustainability,” held at the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari (Italy) within the framework of the Sixth General Assembly of
- [POSTER FLOWS ADIS Seminar: “Hydrological models for agro-environmental applications”](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/poster-flows-adis-seminar-hydrological-models-for-agro-environmental-applications/) - POSTER _FLOWS_ADIS_SeminarDownload
- [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: “Capacity building to Farmers in ORISTANO, Italy”](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/powerpoint-presentation-capacity-building-to-farmers-in-oristano-italy/) - Presentazione drenaggio_ArboreaDownload
- [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: “NPP-SOL overview presentation_COPPOLA”](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/powerpoint-presentation-npp-sol-overview-presentation_coppola/) - NPP-SOL overview presentation_COPPOLADownload
- [POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: “NPP-SOL general presentation_CIHEAM IAMM”](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/powerpoint-presentation-npp-sol-general-presentation_ciheam-iamm/) - Presentation of NPP-SOLDownload
- [Panel Lerma NPP-SOL](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/panel-lerma-npp-sol/) - 13_Panel Lerma NPP-SOL_UBDownload
- [Israeli NPP-SOL team visits the Italian case study in Arborea and Monserrato](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/israeli-npp-sol-team-field-visits-the-italian-case-study-in-arborea-and-monserrato/) - A field visit to the Italian NPP-SOL case study by the Israeli delegation took place on 8–9 May 2025. The Israeli team was represented by Roy Posmanik (Technion) and Elazar Volk (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), who are Partners of the NPP-SOL project. The visit was coordinated by the Italian team from the University
- [NPP-SOL Showcased at Tzipori River Restoration Project Stakeholder Event](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-showcased-at-tzipori-river-restoration-project-stakeholder-event/) - On 23 april 2025,The NPP-SOL project was presented to key stakeholders from the Israeli local hub during an event organized by the Tzipori River Restoration Project. The Tzipori watershed neighbors the NPP-SOL study site at the Nahalal Stream, and both are managed under the jurisdiction of the Kishon Drainage Basin Authority. The event focused on
- [NPP-SOL at HIDROGEODÍA 2025 in Zaragoza: Nature-Based Solutions and the Experimental Wetland in the Lerma Basin](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-at-hidrogeodia-2025-in-zaragoza-nature-based-solutions-and-the-experimental-wetland-in-the-lerma-basin/) - On Saturday, March 22nd, in celebration of World Water Day, HIDROGEODÍA 2025 took place with great success in Zaragoza. This nationwide initiative, promoted by the Spanish Group of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (AIH-GE), featured a series of educational activities held in various provinces across Spain. In Zaragoza, the event was guided by Albert Soler
- [Strengthening Science-Society Links: The First Local Hub Meeting of NPP-SOL](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/strengthening-science-society-links-the-first-local-hub-meeting-of-npp-sol/) - On January 23rd, the first meeting of the project's local hub took place in the Lerma Basin (Ejea de los Caballeros, Zaragoza). The meeting focused on the prevention of nitrate contamination in groundwater and surface water through innovative technological and modeling tools. During this meeting, our MAiMA team (Albert Soler Gil, Manuela Barbieri, and Rosanna
- [Training seminar for Moroccan partners on FLOWS model](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/training-seminar-for-moroccan-partners-on-flows-model/) - In the scope of NPP-SOL project, the University of Basilicata (UNIBAS) team organized on December 17 a training seminar for the Moroccan partners on the agrohydrological model FLOWS. Prof. Antonio Coppola and Shawkat B.M. Hassan from UNIBAS organized the online seminar through Google meet. The Moroccan team members who participated are Dr Abdelmjid Zouahri, Dr
- [MAiMA researchers visited the Lerma basin in Zaragoza](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/maima-researchers-visited-the-lerma-basin-in-zaragoza/) - Last 24th of October, MAiMA researchers, Albert Soler Gil, Rosanna Margalef Marti and Manuela Barbieri visited the Lerma gully basin (province of Zaragoza), our Case Study at the NPP-SOL Project "Modelling and Technological tools to prevent surface and ground-water bodies from agricultural non-point source pollution under Mediterranean conditions", funded for Spain by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and cofunded
- [NPP-SOL Project Poster](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-poster/) - NPP-SOL posterDownload
- [Italian NPP-SOL Team in Morocco](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/italian-npp-sol-team-in-morocco/) - The Italian team, consisting of Prof. Antonio Coppola, from the University of Basilicata, and Prof. Stefania Da Pelo, Prof. Andrea Vacca and Dr. Francesca Lobina, from the University of Cagliari, visited the Moroccan case study in Gharb Area in the period 21-23 June 2024. The Moroccan team consisted of Dr. Abdelmjid Zouahri, Dr. Fatima Ezahra
- [UB-MAiMA activities: one of our large-scale pollution prevention technologies put into operation](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/news-example-2/) - Last 22-24th May, Rosanna Margalef Marti and Manuela Barbieri visited the Constructed Wetland placed in the study site of Ejea de los Caballeros (Zaragoza, Spain) to develop several activities related to the PRIMA 2022 NPP-SOL project (PCI2023-143359, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and cofounded by the EU), in which MAiMA is one of the partners.With the MSc
- [Waste Recycling Platform Symposium](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/waste-recycling-platform-symposium/) - The first Symposium of the Waste Recycling Platform was held on June 27, 2024 at the Model Farm in Newe Ya‘ar Research Center (Israel).During the brief tour of the model farm, participants learned about the buffer strip’s role between the agricultural fields and Nahalal stream by Dr. Roey Egozi, as well as the reuse of dredged riverbed sediments
- [NPP-SOL kick-off meeting was held on November 6-8, 2023 at University of Cagliari (Italy)](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/npp-sol-kick-off-meeting-was-held-on-november-6-8-2023-at-university-of-cagliari-italy/) - At the occasion of the kick-off meeting, the eight partners of NPP-SOL Project gathered for the first time in Cagliari (Italy) which is located in the beautiful island of Sardinia.The meeting was held from 6 to 8 November 2023 at the “Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato” of the University of Cagliari and provided a general overview of the project’s activities, with the aim of laying
- [Kick off brochure](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/kick-off-brochure/) - Kick off brochureDownload

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- [Home](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/) - Description of the Project ActivitiesThe NPP-SOL project, funded by PRIMA Programme, aims at preventing surface and ground-water bodies from agricultural nonpoint source pollution under Mediterranean conditions using modelling and technological tools.Read More FundingPRIMA programme TopicTopic 2.1.1-2022 (RIA) Prevent and reduce land and water salinization and pollution due to agri-food activities Duration36 months Budget2.171.257 € AT
- [Newsletter | Issue 04](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/newsletter-issue-04/) - Newsletter | Issue 04 Check out all the videos in the playlist dedicated to the Arborea case study and subscribe to NNP-SOL channel. 7 - News from PRIMA Learn more about other interesting initiatives, articles, events related to PRIMA network.[Article] Integrating deficit irrigation, crop modelling and Water–Energy–Food nexus to enhance durum wheat resilience in Mediterranean
- [Newsletters](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/newsletters/) - Newsletter | Issue 01 Newsletter | Issue 02 Newsletter | Issue 03 Newsletter | Issue 04
- [Newsletter | Issue 03](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/newsletter-issue-03/) - Newsletter | Issue 03 Intro Welcome to the third newsletter of the NPP-SOL project!NPP-SOL project, funded by PRIMA Programme, integrates site-specific best management practices (SSBMP) and Pollution-Preventing Technologies (PPTs) to improve soil, water, fertilizers and crop management with site-tailored and affordable-cost technologies to prevent natural bodies pollution.NPP-SOL is implemented in four Case Studies (Israel, Italy, Morocco and Spain).This newsletter provides you with news, updates, events,
- [Italy](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/italy/) - Italy case study: Arborea PlainThe Arborea Plain, in the Sardinia Region (Italy), is a hydraulic reclamation area, where animal manure and slurry, as well as synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, have been applied on the fields. This has resulted in high nitrate concentrations, especially in the shallow aquifer, such that it was designated as a NVZ (Nitrate Vulnerable Zone)
- [Israel](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/israel/) - Israel case study: Nahalal stream, Model Farm for Sustainable Agriculture at Newe Ya'ar, Jezreel valley The Model Farm for Sustainable Agriculture at Newe Ya'ar, Israel, is a leading research and demonstration center dedicated to promoting and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Situated within the Newe Ya'ar Research Center, the farm integrates modern technologies with traditional farming methods to
- [Communication kit](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/communication-kit/) - Communication KitClick on the botton below to download the document or image NPP-SOL Logo NPP-SOL logo colour (white background) NPP-SOL logo colour (transparent background) NPP-SOL logo colour (vertical alignment) NPP-SOL logo colour (vertical alignment transparent) NPP-SOL logo colour (gray) NPP-SOL logo colour (gray transparent) NPP-SOL logo colour (white transparent) PRIMA Logo NPP-SOL + PRIMA-EU logo
- [Spain](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/spain/) - Spain case study: Lerma Gully Basin (Zaragoza)The study zone is the hydrological basin of the upper section of Lerma Gully, placed inside the municipality of Ejea de los Caballeros (Zaragoza, Spain). It is located on the left bank of the middle Ebro River Valley (which covers a great proportion of the north-eastern area of Spain). The
- [Newsletter | Issue 02](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/newsletter-issue-02/) - Newsletter | Issue 02 2 - MAiMa researchers visited the Lerma basin, Spain On October, 24th MAiMA - Isòtops estables i Mineralogia researchers Albert Soler Gil, Rosanna Margalef Marti and Manuela Barbieri visited the Lerma gully basin (province of Zaragoza), the Case Study at the NPP-SOL PRIMA Project."This time we had the pleasure to be
- [Morocco](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/morocco/)
- [Deliverables](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/deliverables/) - Deliverable 1Co-Creation, Scaling Up, Scaling Out Settlement Document of the SHR, Including a Detailed Workplan of the SHR with Activities and Related ProceduresD1.1 Report with the description of physical and bioeconomic strategy, concepts and scenarios adopted to build operational MT integrating DAHBSIM and FLOWS modelsD1.2 Deliverable 2Case Studies Technology Development Report on designing Drainage System
- [Contacts](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/contacts/) - Contact Us Antonio CoppolaProject manager npp.sol.projectmanagement@gmail.com Name Email Message Submit FormThe form has been submitted successfully!There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.
- [About the project](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/about-the-project/) - Description of NPP-SOL project activities Modelling and Technological Tools to Prevent Surface and Ground-Water Bodies from Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution Under Mediterranean ConditionsPollution of aquifers and surface waters (estuaries, lakes, wetlands) from agricultural sources is especially frequent in areas of intensive agriculture and livestock activity. The problem mainly arises from the concurrent effects of low
- [Press room](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/press-room/) - Press releaseNPP-SOLModelling and Technological Tools to Prevent Surface and Ground-Water Bodies from Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution (NPS) Under Mediterranean ConditionsDOWNLOAD Comunicato stampaNPP-SOLTecnologie e strumenti di modellazione per la protezione dei corpi idrici superficiali e sotterranei dall'inquinamento da fonti agricole non puntuali (NPS) in ambiente mediterraneoDOWNLOAD
- [Publications](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/publications/) - Angenent LT, Usack JG, Xu J, Hafenbradl D, Posmanik R, Tester JW (2018)Integrating electrochemical, biological, physical, and thermochemical process units to expand the applicability of anaerobic digestionAnaerobic digestion (AD) is a mature biotechnology-production platform with millions of installations at homes, farms, and industrial/municipal settings. Large-scale industrial, agricultural, and municipal waste-treatment systems may observe novel integration
- [Project materials](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/project-materials/)
- [News & Events](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/news-events/)
- [Newsletter | Issue 01](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/newsletter-issue-01/) - Newsletter | Issue 01 Intro Welcome to the first newsletter of the NPP-SOL project!NPP-SOL project, funded by PRIMA Programme, integrates site-specific best management practices (SSBMP) and Pollution-Preventing Technologies (PPTs) to improve soil, water, fertilizers and crop management with site-tailored and affordable-cost technologies to prevent natural bodies pollution.NPP-SOL is implemented in four Case Studies (Israel, Italy, Morocco and Spain).This newsletter will provide you with news, updates,
- [Partners](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/partners/) - Discover Our Partners University of Basilicata (UNIBAS) - Italy (Coordinator) Website University of Cagliari (UNICA) - ItalyThe University of Cagliari (UNICA) is a public state University with about 25,000 students and over 2,000 teaching and technical administrative staff.It is located in the island of Sardinia-Italy, in the middle of the Mediterranean. Given its geographic location,
- [Case studies](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/pilot-areas-2/) - ISRAEL Read More ITALY Read More SPAIN Read More MOROCCO Read More
- [Resources](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/resources-2/)

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- [Morocco](https://npp-sol.iamm.ciheam.org/category/4morocco/)
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