Project DOCET4AFRICA, coordinated by the University of Turin in partnership with the universities of Réunion, Toamasina, Comoros, Antananarivo and Mahajanga and supported by the AUF, the Ministries of Education of Madagascar and Comoros, the Technological University of Mauritius and private actors, aims to strengthen Europe-Indian Ocean cooperation. Based on networking and exchanges of expertise, it aims to establish a multidisciplinary regional doctoral school for the purpose of implementing national and regional strategic plans in the areas of sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.

On August 7, 2025, the project steering committee meeting was held in Mahajanga, in the presence of all partner universities, including the University of Reunion. The objective: to draw up the roadmap for the Indian Ocean Doctoral School,

This meeting marked a major step forward in anticipation of the official opening of the Doctoral School. A key milestone for all partners and future doctoral students, as the first teaching modules have been validated, guaranteeing the delivery of innovative, high-quality training for young researchers in the Indian Ocean.

The active mobilization of all partners confirms the determination and commitment of the project team to continue building an open, collaborative and forward-looking Doctoral School.

By the end of the year, we plan to carry out awareness-raising activities in the field with the BIOTOPE company and partners in the Comoros, among local populations on the benefits of sustainable management of natural resources and the importance of doctoral training for young scientists in the Comoros.