Main SIMEV partners

The UNESCO SIMEV Chair connects the academic world, policy makers, businesses and social actors internationally to develop membrane technologies for sustainable development.

The main partners already involved in the SIMEV projects are listed below. Partners marked with * are represented within the council of monitoring & strategic direction.

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Main academic partners

In Europe

in France: European Institute of Membranes (IEM*), National School of Chemistry of Montpellier (ENSCM*), National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), University of Montpellier (UM*)
In Romania: Universitatea Politehnica de Bucarest, Universitatea Tehnica de Constructii Bucuresti (UTCB)

En Afrique

in Morocco: Hassan II University of Casablanca, Ibn Tofail University of Kenitra, Moroccan Society of Membranes and Desalination (SMMD), Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mahraz of Fes
in Algeria: University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Solar Equipment Development Unit (UDES) in Tipaza, H. Benbouali University of Chlef (UHBC)
in Tunisia: Faculty of Sciences of Monastir (FSM), Faculty of Sciences of Sfax (FSS)
in Egypt: Bibliotheca Alexandrina
in Benin: University of Abomey Calavi (UAC) Faculty of Science and Technology of Cotonou
in Senégal: University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar (UCAD)
in Burkina Faso: International Institute of Water and Environment, Ouagadougou (2IE)
in Mali: Faculty of Science and Technology of Bamako, National School of Engineers of Bamako
in Cameroon: National School of Agro-Industrial Sciences of N’Gaoundéré (ENSAI)
in South Africa: University of South Africa (UNISA), University of Pretoria

In Latin America

in Brazil: Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)
in Chile: Catholic University of Valparaiso, University of Chile, University Santiago de Chile
in Colombia: Industrial University of Santander (UIS)
in Mexico: Polytechnic University of Francisco I. Madero (UPFIM), Polytechnic University Tecamachalco Puebla (UPPue)

In Asia

in Lebanon: Faculty of Sciences of the Lebanese University in Fanar
in Vietnam: Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (IET/VAST)

Networks and partner groups

UNESCO Water Family: International Hydrological Program (IHP), Global Program for Water Resources Assessment (WWAP)
Geneva Peacebuiding Platform. SIMEV’s involvement: environment, climate change and science diplomacy.
UNESCO-UNITWIN Chairs Network
UNESCO Associated Schools Network

Aqua-Valley*, global water competitiveness cluster
GID*, Interacademic Group for Development
AMS, African Membrane Society
LEWAP, LEbanese Water Actors Platform

Main partner companies

FIRMUS France*, water treatment by membrane techniques. FGWRS : Firmus Grey Water Recycling System.
ACLAIRA*, creator of drinking water
BELECTRIC France, production and storage of photovoltaic energy
MASCARA, solar desalination solutions

Main political and social partners

Political Representatives and Local Authorities:

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs *
Montpellier City Hall *

Associations, NGOs, foundations, financial institutions:

French National Commission for UNESCO – CNFU *
Moroccan National Commission for UNESCO
UNESCO Renewable Energy Program
University Association of La Francophonie (AUF)
Water Solidarity Program (pS-Eau)
French Development Agency (AFD)
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2)