CRSTRA

The Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA) is a national public research institution in Algeria, established in 1991 under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Center specializes in scientific and technological research related to arid and semi-arid regions, including desert and steppe ecosystems, which together cover more than 85% of the national territory.
CRSTRA’s mission is to conduct multidisciplinary research addressing the environmental, agricultural, water, ecological, and socio-economic challenges of arid regions. The Center contributes to the production, analysis, preservation, and dissemination of scientific data and knowledge aimed at supporting sustainable development, improving natural resource management, and reducing the vulnerability of human populations to climate variability and environmental change.