Agropolis | |
Motto | World centre for agricultural, food and environmental sciences |
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Type | Association (1901 Law) |
Established | 1986 |
President | Bernard Hubert |
Director | Eric Fargeas |
Academic staff
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2300 research scientists and teachers |
Students | 5000 trainees and students |
Location | Montpellier, France |
Campus | 2300 research scientists and teachers (500 people on long-term assignments in 60 partner countries) |
Honorary Presidents | Louis Malassis (Founding President),Alfred-Philippe Conesa,Michel de Nucé de Lamothe,Gérard Matheron,Henri Carsalade |
Website | Agropolis International |
Agropolis International, formerly called Agropolis, is an association that was founded in 1986 by . It pools the scientific skills and expertise of the French Languedoc-Roussillon region in fields related to agriculture, food, biodiversity and environment. Its activities are oriented towards fostering the development of tropical and Mediterranean areas.
The association encompasses 24 research and higher education organizations involved in agriculture, food, biodiversity and environment and focusing on Mediterranean and tropical issues.
13 research institutes
7 higher educational institutes and 5 universities
Local authorities
Associated members
ACTA - ACTIA - Bio Obtention - BRL - CADE - CCI de Montpellier - Crédit Agricole du Languedoc - IBMA - ITK - LRI - LRIA - Parcs nationaux de France - Transferts LR - VERSeau Développement
Coordinates: 43°38′45″N 3°52′15″E / 43.64583°N 3.87083°E