In 2030, our planet will be home to more than 8 billion people.
Malnutrition,
climate change,
loss of biodiversity,
depletion of fossil fuels...
these are all threats to global stability and challenges
that we must face head-on.
Agriculture is the backbone of human society.
What we eat affects both our health
and the environment.
Producing food
requires valuable resources,
which will become more and more scarce.
We must therefore invent the agricultural and food systems of the future.
We need agricultural systems that are adapted to climate change,
that emit lower levels of greenhouse gases
and use fewer pesticides.
We need highly productive agricultural systems
that are socially responsible and environmentally friendly.
They must respect both human health and animal welfare.
We need agricultural systems that will transform
production models across France, paving the way for
The transition towards
agroecology
The transition towards healthy and sustainable dietary regimes
The transition towards high-quality food
that is well suited to people of all ages
We must also preserve and restore the environment.
Protect our water,
air,
soils,
forests,
and biodiversity.
Anticipate and manage environmental and health risks.
Promote an economy characterised by both
growth and environmental responsibility.
In France,
in a new research institute,
women and men are generating knowledge
that will help us face these challenges
and navigate these transitions.
12,000 people, across France, are working towards
the greater good with dedication.
Affiliated with schools, universities,
and the best laboratories in the world,
they are working for the planet.
Our need for research has never been more urgent.
Top-notch research
that is independent and ethical.
Interdisciplinary research
that transcends the limits of our knowledge.
Research that exploits the most recent
technological advances and digital tools.
Research that is produced hand in hand with the people applying it,
generating innovative solutions
to anchor us within a rapidly changing world.
Our future begins now.
