PLEIADeS addresses the efficient and sustainable use of water for food production in water-scarce environments. We consider the economic, environmental, technical, social, and political dimensions through a synergy of leading-edge technologies and participatory approaches. These technologies provide easy access to information for all stakeholders while active participation will be effected by spatial information and innovative networking tools.

A set of pilot Case Studies represents a sample of the wide range of conditions found in the European and Southern Mediterranean and in the Americas, covering Portugal,Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Morocco,Mexico, Peru, and Brazil.