The laboratory
The Laboratory of Bio-inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations, known as ChimEco, is a Joint Research Unit (UMR 5021) affiliated with the CNRS and the University of Montpellier.
Currently headed by Prof. Claude Grison, the ChimEco laboratory is located in the Cap Delta business center in the Montpellier metropolitan area, in the heart of the Euromédecine biopole. The unit also has a branch in New Caledonia.
Research
In a rapidly changing world, the search for ecological solutions to environmental change is essential. In light of the conclusions of COP 15 Biodiversity, the unit chose to show that researchers are capable of not only reflecting on, but also taking action against, the erosion of biodiversity. ChimEco's research activities are based on the recent IPBES report, in particular the key factors responsible for the collapse of biodiversity:
1. Land use change
2. Climate change
3. Overexploitation of natural resources
4. Pollution
5. Invasive alien species
Thus, the main themes concern soil and aquatic pollution, and the development of invasive alien plant and animal species.
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The Unit
A young unit with big ambitions! ChimEco brings together researchers and research assistants from the CNRS and the University of Montpellier. As its activities are highly valued in industry, half of the researchers and research assistants are funded through industrial contracts. Come and discover our unit and watch our presentation video.
