FONDATION GIRARD CAMILLE-AUSTRALIA CHAPTER

Fondation Girard Camille - Australia Chapter — based in Brisbane, Australia — bridges European research and cooperation priorities with Pacific and Indo-Pacific communities. We are an independent organisation dedicated to advancing food security, climate adaptation, and equitable health systems through inclusive science, cross-sector collaboration, and trusted regional partnerships.

Our Core Work

🌾 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems We support climate-smart farming, food security, and resilient value chains — helping communities across the Pacific build sustainable, locally led food systems. Our approach links agricultural innovation with community wellbeing and environmental stewardship.

🌤️ Climate Resilience & Science Literacy We translate climate science into accessible, community-led action. From public engagement to disaster risk awareness, we empower Pacific and Indo-Pacific communities to understand, prepare for, and adapt to climate change — building resilience through knowledge and participation.

🏥 Public Health & One Health We connect environmental health, food systems, and public health under a unified "One Health" framework. Our work strengthens climate-resilient health systems, improves health literacy, and addresses the shared challenges of environmental change and community wellbeing.

Alignment with WIDERA ERA 2027

• Science Literacy & Public Engagement — Our flagship focus: building community understanding of climate change, food security, and environmental health through culturally appropriate outreach and citizen science.

• Inclusive & International Cooperation — As an Australian organization with deep Pacific networks, we create pathways for global south voices and researchers to participate in European research partnerships.

• Open Science & Equity — We advocate for and practice inclusive knowledge sharing, ensuring research outputs benefit the communities they serve — particularly in Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions.

• Diversified Global Partnerships — Australia serves as a trusted Indo-Pacific science partner, bringing complementary expertise and alternative regional collaboration networks.

What We Offer

• Direct, established access to Pacific communities, institutions, and networks across 12+ nations

• Cross-sector project design, delivery, and community engagement experience

• Fully eligible Horizon Europe Associated Country partner from January 2027 — ready to join or lead consortia

• Capacity to contribute work packages, regional outreach, impact dissemination, and co-financing

What We Seek

We are actively building consortia for WIDERA-2027-05-ERA and broader Horizon Europe initiatives. We welcome partners focused on science literacy, inclusive engagement, and global cooperation — connecting European excellence with Pacific and Indo-Pacific needs for lasting, equitable impact.

Contact: [Your email address] Brisbane, Queensland, Australia