The programme involves mutual cooperation between Indonesian and European scientists in scientific research and student training (masters and doctorates).
These activities will be carried out within the framework of an agreement signed between the LIPI and the IRD in 2012. they also involve the Sorong Fishing Academy.
Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD)
French organisation, co-founder of the project.
The IRD is a French research institute whose missions are to develop cooperation programmes with Southern Countries in matters of research, development and training.
L’Institut des sciences de l’évolution de Montpellier (Montpellier Evolution Sciences Institute) is a joint research unit involving the IRD, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the Montpellier University 2.
Cibinong Research Center for Biology (RCB-LIPI)
The Research Center for Biology is the Indonesian co-founder organisation at national level. LIPI is the governmental organisation which is authoritative in Indonesia in matters of scientific research, and more particularly in the domain of biodiversity sciences.
Sorong Fisheries Academy
The Sorong Fisheries Academy is the Indonesian co-founder organisation at local level.
It is an educational institution under the authority of the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. It allows young students to prepare, in particular, for a career in the merchant navy, in the fishing or aquaculture industry, or in the preservation of coastal areas and aquatic environments.