The National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE; French: Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement) is a French public research institution dedicated to interdisciplinary research in agriculture, food systems and environmental sciences. It addresses challenges such as climate change, biodiversity and the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
In bio-waste management, INRAE researches organic residue recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion and biomethane production. Its work covers nutrient recovery, carbon cycling, soil health, compost and digestate quality, and environmental impact assessment using life-cycle and systems analysis.
INRAE collaborates with universities, industry and public authorities at national and European levels, supporting evidence-based policymaking and innovation in bio-based and waste-to-resource systems.
Functional role categories: Research & Innovation; Policy, Governance & Programme Management
Type: Public Research Institution
Scope: France (international collaboration)
Thematic focus: agriculture, food security, environmental sustainability, climate change adaptation, biodiversity, circular economy, agroecology, water resource management, public policy support