Soil Health Living Labs Network for Combating Desertification and Soil Degradation in the Mediterranean
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l'Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (INRAE) is France’s leading public research institute dedicated to agriculture, food systems, and environmental sciences. It conducts interdisciplinary research to support sustainable farming, soil conservation, biodiversity protection, and climate adaptation, contributing scientific knowledge to national, European, and global sustainability challenges.

Role within Nemesis

Within Nemesis, INRAE contributes advanced scientific expertise in soil science, agroecology, and sustainable land management. The institute supports the development and testing of innovative soil health management practices, particularly within their role as coordinator of the French Living Lab. INRAE provides methodological guidance for soil monitoring, data analysis, and impact assessment, ensuring scientific robustness across project activities. It also contributes to knowledge exchange between Living Labs, helping to compare results and identify transferable solutions. Through its research excellence and strong links to farming communities and policymakers, INRAE strengthens the scientific credibility and long-term impact of Nemesis.