Soil Health Living Labs Network for Combating Desertification and Soil Degradation in the Mediterranean
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Centre de cooperation internationale en recherche agronomique pour le developpement

Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD) is a French research organisation dedicated to agricultural development and international cooperation, particularly in tropical and Mediterranean regions. It conducts applied research to promote sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation, working closely with local partners and institutions worldwide.

Role within Nemesis

Within Nemesis, CIRAD contributes expertise in sustainable land management, agroecology, and data harmonisation. The institute plays a key role in supporting the alignment and interoperability of soil health data, contributing to the development of common frameworks that ensure consistency across Living Labs. CIRAD leads the harmonisation of data and metadata across Living Labs (WP4), strengthening compatibility with Soil Observatory initiatives and FAIR data principles. Through its experience in international cooperation and field-based research, CIRAD supports the transferability of co-solutions across regions, reinforcing the scientific robustness and long-term relevance of Nemesis outcomes.