ISARA
Created in 1968 in Lyon (France), ISARA is an Engineering School for agricultural, food and environmental sciences that offers professional engineering programme (MSc degree) and master programmes, and carries out research and extension. The Faculty emphasizes the thrill of scientific investigation through hands-on work, with an excellence on Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.
ISARA is member of the French Network for Education and Research in Life Sciences (https://www.franceagro3.org/; 4 universities, 3,500 students, 200 professors and researchers). Research and extension activities at ISARA are developed in the fields of Agroecology, Environment and Food Systems. Research activities intertwine expertise on agroecology, plant science, soil science, ecology, landscape ecology, geography, economics and sociology.
The Agroecology and Environment research group involves different research and expertise in the main research topics low-input and diversified farming systems, agroecology, organic farming, agroecological practices, biodiversity of farms and biodiversity management, and water quality and management of drinking water catchments, The Social Science research group focuses in its research stakeholder networks, knowledge production and transfer, territorial development, short supply chains, value based supply chains, food quality labels, and agri-environmental measures.
Role in the project
Recognized for its expertise in agroecology, ISARA will in particular develop a framework to assess the sustainability of different digital tools and technologies in link with the 13 principles of agroecology.
Key persons involved
- Alexander Wezel, Research Director of ISARA
- Dr Ioanna Mouratiadou, Associate Professor, ISARA
- Baptiste Grard, Researcher, ISARA
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