This seminar will be given by Michele Moretti, working at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (Italy). AbstractTransforming agri-food systems in response to climate change and broader global challenges requires a paradigmatic shift beyond incremental technological and management solutions. Operating at the interface of normal and post-normal scie

On August 28, the Earth and Life Institute is delighted to welcome Pr. Pierre Tovihoudji for an ELI Sustainability Talk entitled "Agriculture de conservation comme alternative pour une production agricole durable au Bénin: acquis, défis et perspectives".The replay of the conference is available here.  The guestPr.

Public thesis defense of Akominon (Mathias) TIDJANI.Hydrological functioning of inland valleys for water management in the Sudanian zones of Benin. AbstractInland valleys are critical hydrological systems for agricultural resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa, but their sustainable water management is hampered by data scarcity and a fragmented knowledge of their hydrological functioning.

Modeling current and future risk patterns of Lyme disease spilloverThis seminar will be given by Sen Li.AbstractUsing an integrated modeling framework, we investigate current and future patterns of Lyme disease spillover by simulating interactions between ticks, wildlife, and humans under varying climate and socio‑economic scenarios, delivering risk maps for prevention and adaptation.The guestSen

Better inventory and management of your equipment: a new tool developed for platforms could help you do it! Demonstration organised by the platform management team for academic, scientific and technical staff at the Earth and Life Institute.Tuesday 26 August 2025 - 10:45-12:45 - de Serres building - Ocean room B002In conjunction with the SGSI, Rémi Dekimpe has developed "PTech", an IT tool to

On August 19, the Earth and Life Institute is delighted to welcome Dr. Mathieu Delandmeter for an ELI Sustainability Talk entitled "Soil-crop modelling for climate change adaptation and mitigation". The guestDr.

On July 31, the Earth and Life Institute is delighted to welcome Dr. Julia Eychenne for an ELI Sustainability Talk entitled "Dispersion of volcanic ash and impact on health". The guestDr. Julia Eychenne is a CNRS Research Fellow.

What if citizens could give your research a boost?Did you know that lichens can reveal air quality? In the LichenGo project, citizens and researchers collaborate to observe these organisms and map pollution across Europe - a great example of participatory science!Other examples?

Reducing pesticide use and risks is a key policy objective in the EU. The EU aims to reduce the use and risks of pesticides in general by 50% by 2030 and a wider adoption of IPM is crucial to achieve this goal but the adoption of IPM by European farmers is lower than anticipated. Several EU projects have been initiated over the last 15 years. The objectives of these projects are diverse.

Abstract: The introduction of artificial light at night (ALAN) is a form of anthropogenic niche construction causing light pollution. Both direct ALAN and skyglow affect organisms by disturbing their circadian rhythm and behaviour. Moths are an emblematic study system for the issue of ALAN as most species are nocturnal and show flight-to-light behaviour.