French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development

As a French institute for international scientific research, the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) contributes to strengthening the resilience of societies in response to the challenges of global change. It operates in over 50 countries across Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Pacific, as well as in mainland France and the overseas territories.

Its research activities address priority needs in practical ways: mitigating and adapting to climate change, combating poverty and inequality, preserving biodiversity, improving access to healthcare, and understanding social dynamics. Research projects are developed in collaboration with stakeholders on the field and local communities. Teams integrate different perspectives, disciplines, and knowledge through long-term partnerships to build robust, high-impact solutions.

IRD advocates for research that benefits the broadest population possible. It openly shares research results and leverages science for action. In this way, it supports the transformation of societies towards more just and sustainable, social, economic, and ecological models.

In Cambodia, IRD carries out research activities and research training. Over the last decade, IRD researchers have established numerous links with their local partners. These collaborations meets three objectives to:

1. Provide scientific answers to the challenges of sustainable development
2. Strengthen the development and organization of scientific research
3. Support the growth and productivity of human resources in Cambodia

Since 2020, the IRD Representative Office in Cambodia is housed within the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC), in Phnom Penh.