institute of Mathematics
for Planet Earth

The institute of Mathema-tics for Planet Earth

Supporting research at the intersection of
mathematics and life, Earth and human sciences.

Supporting and promote research at the intersection of mathematics and life, Earth and human sciences.

Mathematics
and societal challenges

Mathema-tics and societal challenges

Global warming, floods and droughts, species invasions and extinctions, and the spread of pollution are just some examples of phenomena that are extremely difficult to grasp. The environmental and societal challenges we face today are numerous and demand large-scale scientific strategies that draw on multiple approaches. In this context, mathematics has a vital role to play through high-quality multidisciplinary research.

Major challenges

Connecting expertise

Connec-ting expertise

The iMPT and the Mathematics in interactions research programme (PEPR Maths-Vives) have developed a platform to connect and support researchers working at the intersection of mathematics and life, environmental and human sciences.

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News

The iMPT promotes dialogue both within the research community and with society by sharing announcements of events, academic job opportunities, activities and public resources.

All news

Research school on urban biodiversity

Paris
25 to 27 November 2026

The iMPT and the PEPR Math-Vives are organising a research school on issues related to urban biodiversity and tools for its modelling. The registration deadline is 6 November 2026.

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Conference on statistics and social sciences

Dublin (Ireland)
9 to 11 December 2026

The iMPT co-organises study days, featuring tutorials and talks on advanced Bayesian methods applied to different fields in humanities. The registration deadline is 20 November 2026.

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Scientific day in tribute to Arezki Boudaoud

Paris
11 December 2026

An interdisciplinary scientific conference will highlight the pioneering work of Arezki Boudaoud, particularly in mechanics and the field of plant morphogenesis. The registration deadline is unknown.

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4 missions for the iMPT

The iMPT brings research communities together, funds interdisciplinary research projects, accelerates knowledge transfer and promotes science to the general public, with the aim of strengthening and structuring interactions between mathematics and other scientific disciplines.

Missions

Call for projects

The iMPT runs calls for projects to identify and support interdisciplinary research projects addressing major scientific, societal and environmental challenges. These calls are launched once a year during the winter.

Call for projects

Resources

The iMPT provides a selection of lecture notes, websites, videos, podcasts, educational material for school workshops and other resources relating to mathematics and planet Earth for both researchers and the general public.

Resources