Scientific work in the service of certification and biodiversity
The scientific work carried out by IRICE aims to structure methodological frameworks applicable to the consideration of biodiversity in real estate and development projects.
They aim to formalize requirements, indicators and control methods based on observable, documented and reproducible data, in order to clarify the conditions under which a biodiversity approach can be evaluated.
This work does not constitute certification, project validation, or a guarantee of environmental performance.
A certification that is grounded in scientific reality
At IRICE, the reference frameworks evolve from a continuous process of methodological structuring based on field analyses, exchanges with independent researchers and experts, collaborations with public institutions, laboratories and communities, as well as formalized methodological review processes.
Each indicator used in the Effinature systems and in the evaluation tools is defined from a documented and explained process.
Each indicator used in the Effinature systems and in the evaluation tools is defined from a documented and explained process.
A useful search, integrated into operational tools
The scientific work pursues an operational objective: to structure measurable, reproducible and mobilizable biodiversity criteria within the frameworks for analyzing development projects.
This approach aims to strengthen the methodological quality of urban and real estate projects based on defined and documented indicators.
It focuses in particular on ecological performance indicators in urban areas, the integration of biodiversity into architectural and urban design, ecological management during the operational phase, as well as the analysis of observable effects related to health, climate resilience and ecological continuity, based on traceable data.
This approach aims to strengthen the methodological quality of urban and real estate projects based on defined and documented indicators.
It focuses in particular on ecological performance indicators in urban areas, the integration of biodiversity into architectural and urban design, ecological management during the operational phase, as well as the analysis of observable effects related to health, climate resilience and ecological continuity, based on traceable data.
A contribution to public policy and standardization
Part of the work is carried out in conjunction with public agencies, local authorities, ministerial departments, and key institutional programs.
This work aims to inform the development of frameworks for action and requirements, to propose reproducible assessment tools, to contribute to the identification of methodological needs related to biodiversity certification schemes, and to strengthen the coherence between public action, ESG requirements, and professional practices.
IRICE thus operates at the intersection of sustainable city, biodiversity, and ecological transition policies, through the production of documented methods and indicators.
This work aims to inform the development of frameworks for action and requirements, to propose reproducible assessment tools, to contribute to the identification of methodological needs related to biodiversity certification schemes, and to strengthen the coherence between public action, ESG requirements, and professional practices.
IRICE thus operates at the intersection of sustainable city, biodiversity, and ecological transition policies, through the production of documented methods and indicators.
Examples of ongoing or recently completed scientific projects
Indicator of microscopic biodiversity in urban soils
Development of an indicator applied to artificialized soils, intended to characterize microbial diversity, its functions and its interactions with urban uses, with a view to methodological integration into assessment frameworks and tools.
Objective: to integrate measurable criteria into future developments of Effinature and BPS.
Participatory observatory of green roofs
Implementation of an observation system involving managers and urban stakeholders in order to document monitoring data over time, with the aim of proposing reproducible criteria.
Objective: to propose reproducible criteria that can be used in IRICE reference frameworks.
Predictive model of ecological resilience to climate hazards
Construction of a model for analyzing the capacity of urban districts to cope with extreme climatic events, with regard to the characteristics of green and blue infrastructure, in order to strengthen the methodological analysis of risks.
Objective: to improve the assessment of ecological risks in the reference frameworks.
Tool for simulating the impacts of rewilding
Development of a tool integrating field data and spatial modeling to analyze the potential effects of renaturation operations on animal and plant communities, with a traceable justification objective.
Objective: to structure methodological elements and documented justification frameworks, which can be used in files examined within the framework of certification processes.
Framework for evaluating urban micro-habitats
Implementation of a system for evaluating private gardens, schoolyards and terraces, intended to characterize micro-habitats and to frame user participation through rules for collection and verification.
Objective: to structure a framework of evidence for domestic and semi-public spaces.
Indicator of temporary public spaces
Development of an indicator dedicated to ephemeral parks, temporary gardens and transitional uses of public space, integrating short urban planning cycles.
Objective: to propose measurable criteria for integrating these spaces into Effinature and BPS assessments.
An approach supported by the Biodiversity Standards Council
Research that could contribute to the methodological evolution of IRICE standards is presented to and reviewed by the Biodiversity Standards Council.
This research may be incorporated into future developments of the standards and is made publicly available in a spirit of transparency.
This independent scientific governance aims to ensure methodological stability, impartial decision-making, and the reliability of published requirements.
This research may be incorporated into future developments of the standards and is made publicly available in a spirit of transparency.
This independent scientific governance aims to ensure methodological stability, impartial decision-making, and the reliability of published requirements.
Scientific contact and collaboration
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