Funded by the European Commission – FP7 Programme, it was carried out by CIMA Research Foundation from 2013 to 2015. The IASON project (Fostering Sustainability and uptake of research results through networking activities in Black Sea and Mediterranean areas) aims to establish a permanent and sustainable network of scientific and non-scientific institutions, stakeholders, and private enterprises belonging to the EU and third countries located in two significant areas: the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
The main focal points of the project are the use and application of Earth Observation (EO) tools and expertise to address topics related to climate change, resource efficiency, and raw materials management. IASON was built on the experiences gained from five FP7-funded projects (OBSERVE, enviroGRIDS, GEONETCab, EGIDA, and BalkanGEONet), which focused on enhancing EO capacities, knowledge, and technology in the EU and neighboring countries.
IASON created the appropriate conditions to improve knowledge transfer, capacity building, and market opportunities in using EO applications with:
- Capacity building and knowledge transfer activities with regional research institutes, organizations, stakeholders, and policymakers;
- Demonstration of economic development through the adoption of results, case scenarios, and success stories;
- Quantifiable engagement of research institutes, projects, and networks;
- Creation of an innovative web-based common information platform.
