Innocent Sènandé Benjamin ECLOU

Research interests

• Environmental chemistry
• Forest mineral export
• Climate change effects mitigation
• Agroecology

Position

PhD student

We will assess the potential of organic cotton production to improve the livelihoods of millions of poor households in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Particularly in West Africa the massive use of pesticides and agrochemicals results in severe environmental and health problems. The main research question is how to improve sustainably the cotton producer’s income while reducing the negative effects on the environment to an acceptable minimum?
Organic cotton production strictly limits the use of agrochemicals and could increase incomes through access to premium prices. This research will generate new knowledge that will foster green growth, poverty reduction, and job creation.

Awards and distinctions

• 2014: PhD grant from Denmark government through the DANIDA FELLOWSHIP CENTER;
• 2012: Master of science grant from European Union through the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) programme;
• 2010: Master of Science National scholarship from the Benin’s Government.

Profiles and Curriculum

• Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/innocent-eclou

Total number of publications

• Articles scientifiques publiés dans les journaux: 1
• Communications: 0
• Documents techniques: 0

Key publications