As a public research institution committed to supporting public policy, INRAE was delighted to host the annual meeting of the Ghent Group at IEA Paris on November 25 & 26, 2025. This event brought together many of INRAE’s European partners committed to strengthening the science-policy interface on agricultural and environmental issues, to present their work and share best practices.

These two days fostered meaningful discussions, deepened collective reflection, and supported the development of a vibrant European community of practice at the science–policy interface. This year’s meeting provided us yet again with new insights, practical tools, and opportunities to build or reinforce collaborations within the Ghent Group network.

We would like to thank all the speakers and partners for the quality of their contributions and discussions : Aarhus University, Wageningen University & Research, CREA Ricerca, Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences – University of Bologna, The European Commission’s Joint Research Center, ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek), Paul Cairney