[Automatic translation follows] Protecting nature since 1854 Protecting fauna, flora and natural environments Founded on 10 February 1854 and recognised as being of public utility since 26 February 1855, the National Society for the Protection of Nature (SNPN) is the oldest nature protection association in France. A learned society from the outset, its mission is to protect wild spaces and species, drawing on the scientific foundations of ecology and conservation biology (see Our actions). This mission finds a concrete application in the field, in particular through the management of three of the most prestigious National Nature Reserves: the Camargue, the …

[Automatic translation follows] The Agency for Ecological Transition! ADEME in brief The Agency for Ecological Transition participates in the implementation of public policies in the areas of the environment, energy and sustainable development. It provides its expertise and consulting capabilities to businesses, local authorities, public authorities and the general public, in order to enable them to progress in their environmental approach. The Agency also helps to finance projects, from research to implementation, in the following areas: waste management, soil preservation, energy efficiency and renewable energies, savings on raw materials, air quality, noise control, the transition to the circular economy and …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Living in a livable world A spokesperson for a movement of more than 6,000 associations, grouped within 45 member associations, France Nature Environnement is the largest French federation of nature and environmental protection associations, recognized as being of public utility since 1976. With our naturalist and environmentalist expertise from various backgrounds, our association puts its energy at the service of a livable world through various actions: > Share and enrich knowledge by supporting exchanges and training between associations > Raise awareness among as many people as possible about the environment and nature > Make the voice of …

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] A public institution dedicated to the recovery of #biodiversity The French Biodiversity Office was created on January 1, 2020 to protect and restore biodiversity (Law No. 2019-773 of July 24, 2019). The public institution is placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. It brings together agents of the French Agency for Biodiversity (AFB) and the National Office for Hunting and Wildlife (ONCFS). It carries out missions to support the implementation of public policies in the areas of knowledge, preservation, management and restoration of biodiversity in terrestrial, aquatic …

[Automatic translation follows] Cerema, Climate & Territories of tomorrow: development, mobility, infrastructure, risks, environment, sea, coastline Cerema provides expertise, research and innovation to the State and local authorities, as well as economic players: > Expertise and territorial engineering > Mobility > Buildings > Transport infrastructure > Environment and natural risks > Sea and coastline A public administrative institution (EPA), under the supervision of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Cerema develops close relationships with local authorities that are present in its governance bodies. It promotes innovation in the territories, and develops partnerships with local authorities and businesses. This is the purpose …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Your partner for water! The water agency is a public institution of the State under the supervision of the Ministry of the Environment, whose mission is to restore the good condition of water and aquatic environments. In application of the polluter-pays principle, it collects tax fees paid by all users: households, communities, industrialists, farmers, according to the volumes they withdraw and the pollution they discharge. The money collected is reinvested in communities, industrialists, farmers and associations that work to improve the quality of water and environments: improving sanitation systems, reducing pollution by toxic substances, saving and sharing …

Sectors: Environment

Bringing you news and information from the European Commission The Commission represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, and is independent of national governments. The European Commission prepares legislation for adoption by the Council (representing the member countries) and the Parliament (representing the citizens). It administers the budget and the policy programmes (agriculture, fisheries, research etc.) in cooperation with authorities in the member countries. Visit http://www.europa.eu/ if you want to learn more about the EU, or call the free service number 00 800 6789 10 11 from anywhere in the EU, they speak all 24 official …

Sectors: European Union

Veolia is the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (listed …

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[Automatic translation follows] The sun rises in the South ☀️ ☀️ The sun rises in the South! ☀️ The South Region, co-host of the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games: the #FrenchAlps at the top! ☀️For you, the South Region is... Daily support from high school, at every stage of your life. Getting around, studying, developing an activity, finding a job, learning, eating well, taking care of yourself or playing sports: this is what our Region is really for! With a higher commitment in the background: fighting against climate change and preserving our environment. High schools, Vocational training, Apprenticeship, Public …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] GRDF, the main gas distributor in France GRDF is the main operator of the natural gas distribution network in France. Our job is to design, build, operate, maintain and develop this network. These infrastructures measure nearly 200,000 km and are the longest natural gas network in Europe: 5 times around the Earth. This network, a key element of the energy transition, also meets the need to develop biomethane, Natural Gas Vehicles and Power-to-Gas. Our 12,000 employees work in 9,500 municipalities to allow 11 million homes and businesses in France to benefit from access to our network. They …

Sectors: Energy