Solagro

Solagro is a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Toulouse, south-west France, which was established in 1981. It consists of a team of 17 permanent staff comprised of agronomists, environmental engineers and economists. Its mission is to promote sustainable energy and agriculture, and respect for the natural environment. By working at the intersection of project development and general studies, Solagro ensures that its expertise is closely connected to farmers and the rural community, adopting a practical and pragmatic approach. With over 30 years of experience, the organisation has established a network of contacts in France and Europe, including local authorities, businesses, farmers and other professional organisations, institutions, research establishments and other NGOs

Solagro is a leader in France on topics related to agriculture, energy and GHG emissions, and the organisation has been involved both in project development and in research. They have worked extensively with the French Agriculture Ministry and with ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) on reducing energy use in agriculture and consequent climate impacts. Solagro notably developed Dia'terre and Climagri, that are official evaluation tools which measure greenhouse gases from farming and forestry, respectively at farm and territorial scales.

With respect to this project Solagro carried out one of the case studies (in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France) and subsequent analysis, as well as providing expert input throughout the project.

Website: www.solagro.org