Sidi Abdellah, Algeria – In a move to bolster scientific research and address pressing environmental challenges, two significant agreements were signed today between the Ministry of Environment and Quality of Life and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The agreements aim to provide comprehensive support and guidance to students undertaking graduation projects, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations focused on resolving environmental issues and developing innovative scientific solutions. The signing ceremony took place at the National Higher School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Sidi Abdellah, during a field visit by the Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, Kouthar Krikou, and the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamal Baddari.
The first agreement focuses on fostering collaborative activities in research, training, innovation, and technology transfer within the fields of environment, green energy, and nanomaterials. The second agreement centers on providing expertise in environmental domains, pollution analysis standards, and relevant national environmental legislation.
In addition to the agreement signings, an environmental incubator was launched at the school to assist young researchers in developing groundbreaking solutions to environmental pollution. Furthermore, a branch office of the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM) was inaugurated at the institution, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative nationwide to bring these support structures closer to students and project developers.
During a press conference concluding the visit, Minister Krikou emphasized the critical need to utilize modern techniques and advanced technologies in the fight against pollution. She highlighted the pivotal role of scientific research in advancing technical capabilities in this area. Minister Baddari hailed the visit as a crucial step in strengthening integration and partnership between the two sectors, envisioning it as a roadmap for realizing a genuine partnership that leverages the value of scientific research and translates it into tangible economic benefits.
Both ministers affirmed their commitment to expanding opportunities for students to contribute to environmental solutions through research and innovation.
