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The FALAH project
Research and innovation for family farming,
lifestyle and health in the Pacific Islands
Open research Europe
Researchers taking part in the FALAH project publish articles about the project on the Open Research Europe website.
Last publications
31 Oct 24
FALAH Seminar in Fiji - Day 3During the third and last day of the FALAH Seminar in Fiji, the teams went to Lautoka for their field trip to join th
24 Oct 24
FALAH Seminar in Fiji - Day 2The second day of the FALAH Seminar in Fiji focused on presentations by FALAH Project partner members from the Univer
24 Oct 24
FALAH Seminar in Fiji - Day 1The FALAH seminar supported by the University of the South Pacific began on 22 October 2024, with the FALAH team from
16 Oct 24
FALAH Seminar in Fiji - 22nd to 24th October 2024We are please to share with you the program of the Seminar in Fiji from the 22nd to 24th October 2024.
FALAH is a multidisciplinary research project of the European H2020 programme. In the context of rapid social economic transition and climate change, this project focuses on family farming, food, lifestyle and health of the populations of the south pacific islands : New-Caledonia, Fidji, Salomon islands and Vanuatu.
Falah is also a network of scientific teams composed of 14 institutions of Europe, Australia and Pacific islands. The project brings together teacher-researchers, researchers and professional actors from the world of agriculture, food and health.
Objectives
Ensure supplies for urban and rural population
- The transition to sustainable food systems
- Food safety
- Active life
- Populations and environment’s health
Promote sustainable family farming
- A healthy and balanced diet based on local products
- A simple, low-sedentary lifestyle
- The sharing and exchange of traditional and scientific knowledge
Scientific coordination
Jean-Marie Fotsing
2019-2024 Scientific Coordinator of the FALAH project
University Emeritus Professor
Geography - Planning - Geomatics
Olivier Galy
2025 Scientific coordinator of FALAH project
2019-2024 Scientific co-coordinator of FALAH project
Doctor in sports sciences
This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, under grant agreement n° 873185
Researchers taking part in the project publish articles on the Open Research Europe website, available at the following link: 
