About
At the University of Sousse, we take pride in our Higher Agronomic Institute of Chott-Meriem (ISA-CM), which serves as a hub for innovative agricultural education and research. Our dedicated team focuses on fostering sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing food security through advanced studies and hands-on training. We collaborate with industry partners to translate academic knowledge into practical solutions that benefit local and global communities. Together, we aim to cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders equipped to address the challenges of tomorrow.
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
1 Additional activities for the European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition - agroecology living labs and research infrastructures3 Overcoming the barriers for scaling up circular water management in agriculture5 Developing innovative phytosanitary measures for plant health - focus on systems approach for pest risk management6 Improving grassland management in European livestock farming systems7 Fostering animal breeding and genetics for climate change adaptation and mitigation, improved robustness and resilience19 Open topic: Innovating for onfarm post-harvest operations, storage and transformation of crops into food and non-food products22 Developing agroecology living labs and lighthouses for climate action under the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership
Clean environment and zero pollution
1 Innovative and advanced monitoring and modelling systems for revised air quality policies2 Environmental impacts from the production of agricultural crops for bio-based industrial systems3 Environmental biotechnology applications in service of remediation of polluted ecosystems6 Provide digital solutions tailored to small and medium-sized farms to monitor and sustainably manage agricultural inputs and natural resources8 Substances of concern and emerging pollutants from bio-based industries and products: mapping and replacement
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
1 Improving analytical capacity and understanding of the bargaining power and interactions of farmers with the operators of the value chains2 Upscaling innovative payments to support farmers in the delivery of agri-environment-climate public goods8 Effective environmental observing systems and associated governance9 Delivering Earth Intelligence to accelerate the green and digital transition10 Improving and integrating polar observation systems in response to user requirements at local, regional, and international level11 Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
2 Strengthening the capacity of citizen science in biodiversity observation3 Strengthening taxonomic approaches for biodiversity4 Large-scale in situ biodiversity observations for better understanding of biodiversity state, drivers of its decline and impacts of policies5 Assessing and modelling ecosystems’ dynamic processes to guide restoration activities and to improve models used for climate6 Assessing and modelling socio-economic impacts of nature restoration7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation9 Understanding the perceptions of and improving communication on the biodiversity crisis and nature restoration benefits to sustain citizen engagement and democratic governance10 Supporting the implementation of nature restoration measures for sustainable farming systems11 Living labs and lighthouses co-creating innovative solutions for forests and freshwater ecosystems restoration12 Breeding for resilience: enhancing multi-stress tolerance in crops