West Africa

31/01/24

Éclaireuses : meet the women who make science happen

On February 11, the International day of women and girls in science celebrates their achievements in the field. It’s also an opportunity to discover Éclaireuses, an IRD project...

31/01/24

2024 launch of IRD Youth Clubs

IRD's flagship program for over 20 years, the Youth Clubs are back again. An opportunity for the 370 or so young people involved to gain a better understanding of their environment...

04/12/23

Beating malaria in the 21st century

An initiative in scientific mediation is emerging within the MIVEGEC unit with the release of an animated film titled "The Historical Foe: Beating Malaria in the 21st Century"...

15/05/23

Socio-economic development on the West African coast is a key factor for increasing flood risks

Anthropogenic factors on the West African coast are contributing more than global climate change to the rapid increase in vulnerability and flood risks in the region. This was...

11/05/23

Using urine to make sub-Saharan city region food systems more sustainable

Installing urine collection systems in sub-Saharan city regions would make those conurbations more sustainable. This was demonstrated by a study by four researchers from CIRAD, IRD...