Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in a Changing World

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are gaining increasing global importance as key resources for biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, human health, and the development of bio-based economies. In the context of rapid environmental, technological, and socio-economic changes, the sustainable management and scientific advancement of MAPs have become critical priorities for researchers, industry, and policy makers worldwide.

The theme of CMAPSEEC 2027 highlights the need to integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific research, promoting innovation in the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and plant-based therapeutics. Advances in domestication, plant breeding, molecular tools, agronomic practices, and digital agriculture are opening new opportunities for improving the productivity, quality, and sustainability of MAP cultivation systems.

At the same time, innovations in post-harvest technologies, extraction processes, product development, quality standards, and certification systems are essential for strengthening sustainable and competitive MAP value chains in the global market.

By bringing together scientists, researchers, industry representatives, and policy makers, CMAPSEEC 2027 will provide an international platform for scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at advancing the sustainable use, conservation, and valorization of medicinal and aromatic plants, particularly within the Mediterranean and Balkan regions, while strengthening their contribution to global research, innovation, and sustainable development.