Philippe Grandcolas
Ecologist and systematist Philippe Grandcolas is a specialist in the evolutionary biology of insects and serves as the deputy scientific director of the CNRS Institute of Ecology and Environment. He is also an author of popular science books, including 'La Puissance de la biodiversité' (CNRS Editions, 2023), where he addresses the alarming decline of insect populations and the broader implications for biodiversity.
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Philippe Grandcolas is a deputy director at the CNRS who commented on the toxicity of acetamiprid compared to other neonicotinoids.
The cancer patient who inspired French movement to block reintroduction of pesticide | France
United Kingdom· 2025-08-08
Philippe Grandcolas is a researcher at CNRS who highlighted the decline of insect populations due to pesticides.
Le retour des néonicotinoïdes en France serait "un désastre", pour le principal syndicat d'apiculteurs
Monaco· 2025-05-07
Philippe Grandcolas is a researcher at CNRS who highlighted the decline of insect populations due to pesticide use.
Le retour de ces pesticides en France serait "un désastre", pour le principal syndicat d'apiculteursMonaco· 2025-05-06Philippe Grandcolas is a specialist in the evolutionary biology of insects and the deputy scientific director of the CNRS ecology and environment institute.
« On assiste à un effondrement silencieux des populations d’insectes, il est complètement fou que l’on n’en parle pas plus »
France· 2025-04-30