About
A major player in research worldwide, the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is the only French organisation active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist enables it to bring together all of the scientific disciplines in order to shed light on and understand the challenges of today's world, in connection with public and socio-economic stakeholders. Together, the different sciences contribute to sustainable progress that benefits society as a whole.
WASTE
Recycling - Reuse - MaterialsWaste Treatment
WATER
Water treatment - Distribution - Sanitation
ENERGY
Renewable energies (solar, photovoltaics, wind, marine, geothermal, biomass, etc.)Energy storage and distribution (hydrogen, electricity, gas...)Carbon capture and energy - Low carbon
CONTAMINATED SITES & SOILS
Soil and Groundwater pollutionRemediation of contaminated sites
INSTRUMENTATION, METROLOGY AND ANALYSIS
Detection, analysis and measurement of pollution
AIR QUALITY, ODOURS & NOISE
Air treatmentIndoor Air qualityOutdoor Air quality (gas, particles, climate)Treatment of gaseous pollutantsParticle treatment and dust removal
RISKS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
Alternative raw materials