The alpine soil microbiome: the invisible driver of the carbon cycle

Conference Commercialization, Research, Scientific and Technical Culture
July 13, 2026Villar-d'Arène - Lautaret Garden
Lecture: The Alpine Soil Microbiome: The Invisible Driver of the Carbon Cycle
From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. By Jérémy Puissant, researcher at the Alpine Ecology Laboratory. Discover how the soil microbiome controls carbon storage, recycles nutrients, and supports the functioning of alpine ecosystems in a rapidly changing world.

Beneath our feet, billions of microorganisms—including bacteria and fungi—work silently. In alpine meadows and grasslands, the soil microbiome plays a crucial role in carbon storage, nutrient recycling, and the resilience of ecosystems in the face of climate change. This lecture invites you to delve into this invisible world to understand how microorganisms contribute to carbon sequestration in soils and why soil health is central to the planet’s major ecological balances.

Jérémy Puissant, LECA

Jérémy Puissant is a researcher at the Laboratory of Alpine Ecology (LECA - UGA/USMB/CNRS), specializing in soil microbial ecology and carbon sequestration mechanisms. His research focuses on the role of microorganisms in the carbon cycle and biogeochemical cycles, as well as on the response of alpine ecosystems to climate disturbances. He works closely with The jardin du Lautaret.
Published on April 2, 2026
Updated on April 2, 2026