Agropolis International

Agropolis International
Agropolis
Motto World centre for agricultural, food and environmental sciences
Type Association (1901 Law)
Established 1986
President Bernard Hubert
Director Eric Fargeas
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 fr:Louis Malassis. 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.

Agropolis International member institutions

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

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Coordinates: 43°38′45″N 3°52′15″E / 43.64583°N 3.87083°E / 43.64583; 3.87083

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