GENERAL CONTEXT and OBJECTIVES OF SYMPOSIUM

This event aims to bring together researchers, professionals, and stakeholders from various disciplines to explore the rich potential of aromatic and medicinal plants. The conference will serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge, presenting innovative research findings, and discussing practical applications in areas such as pharmacology, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, this edition seeks to address challenges in the sustainable use and conservation of plant biodiversity, while highlighting their role in traditional medicine, economic development, and public health. Participants will be able to network, share experiences, and contribute to shaping the future of research and innovation in this dynamic field. We look forward to your contributions and welcoming you to what promises to be an enriching and impactful event. The principal objectives of the Symposium are:

‒  Highlight local natural resources: Explore the potential of AMP, mushrooms, and algae for medical, industrial, cosmetic, and agricultural uses.

‒ Promote scientific research: Encourage studies on bioactive natural substances, their therapeutic properties, and their valorization in pharmaceutical, biomedical, and agro-industrial fields.

‒  Foster sustainability and innovation: Stimulate sustainable practices and technological innovation in the cultivation, processing, and commercialization of natural resources, with a focus on environmental preservation.

‒ Strengthen international collaborations: Encourage partnerships among researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and associations at the national and international levels to exchange ideas, expertise, and research outcomes.

‒  Support local communities: Integrate small-scale producers and rural cooperatives into value chains to improve their incomes and living conditions, while promoting social and economic inclusion, particularly for women.

‒ Disseminate knowledge: Provide a platform to share scientific advancements and practical experiences, contributing to better utilization and global valorization of Morocco's natural resources.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND FUNDING SUPPORT

The Third Edition of the International Conference on the Valorization of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants is organized jointly by the Research Laboratory of Biology, Environment, and Sustainable Development (Lab-BEDD), and the Moroccan Association for the Environment and Sustainable Development in Martil (AMEDD-Martil), under the PPR2 2016/35), project framework 

The conference is funded through a combination of support from Abdelmalek Essaadi University, The Polydisciplinary Faculty of Larache, the International Association for Population Cooperation (BAOBAB), and École Normale Supérieure.

Important Resources 

• Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique : [https://www.cnrst.ma/fr/]

• The Agency for Agricultural Development (ADA) :  [https://www.ada.gov.ma/]

• Moroccan Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry and Innovation (FMIIP) : [https://fmiip.org]