Soil Health Living Labs Network for Combating Desertification and Soil Degradation in the Mediterranean
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Universite 8 Mai 1945 Guelma

Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma is a public university in Algeria with expertise in environmental sciences, agronomy, and natural resource management. The university conducts research and education activities focused on sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, and addressing land degradation challenges in semi-arid and Mediterranean regions.

Role within Nemesis

Within Nemesis, Université Guelma contributes scientific expertise to support activities as a lead in the Tunisia/Algeria Living Lab, particularly in relation to desertification and soil degradation processes. The university participates in the development and assessment of intervention strategies, monitoring soil health indicators, and evaluating the environmental impacts of proposed co-solutions. Through field research, data analysis, and collaboration with local stakeholders, Université Guelma helps ensure that solutions are adapted to regional climatic and socio-economic conditions. Its involvement strengthens the project’s scientific capacity in North Africa and supports the transferability of Nemesis outcomes across Mediterranean contexts.