| Organisation |
Institut de Recherche Pour le Developpement |
| Alternate Name |
Institute for Development Research |
| Abbreviation |
IRD |
| Parent |
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| u.r.l. |
http://www.ird.fr/fr |
| email |
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| Country |
France |
| Location |
Paris |
| Address |
213, rue La Fayette, 75 480 PARIS Cedex 10, Paris |
| Postal Address |
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| Telephone |
+33-1-48 03 77 77 |
| Management u.r.l. |
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| Fax |
+33-1-48 03 08 29 |
| Sector |
Socio-Economic Research |
| Organisation Type |
RoW Government |
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| Stated Role |
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| Activities |
IRD scientific researches are focused on the relations between humankind and the environment in Mediterranean and tropical regions. The aim of all these programs is to contribute to the sustainable development of these countries. More specifically, the IRD’s research comes under nine main headings.<P>1 - Tropical climate variability and its regional impact <P>2 - The geodynamic approach to mineral resources and natural hazards <P>3 - Dynamics and use of water resources <P>4 - Dynamics and uses of Mediterranean and tropical terrestrial ecosystems <P>5 - Dynamics and uses of marine, coastal and inland aquatic ecosystems <P>6 - Biological foundations of agricultural and agro-industrial use of biodiversity <P>7 - Health and development <P>8 - Urban issues and development <P>9 - Social and economic aspects of development <P> |
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