French Geological Survey - The geosciences at the core of tomorrow’s challenges BRGM, the French geological survey, is France’s reference public institution for Earth Science applications in the management of surface and subsurface resources and risks. Its programmes focus on scientific research, supporting public policies and international cooperation. BRGM aims to meet key challenges for our society, particularly those related to climate change, energy transition and the development of the circular economy. Around geosciences, BRGM is developing expertise to contribute to a harmonised management and controlled use of the soil and subsoil of cities and territories. BRGM's activity is organised …

[Automatic translation follows] Official account of the ONF, a major player in the forest-wood sector. #ONF #forêtONF #officenationaldesforêts The ONF, a major player in the forest-wood sector, brings together more than 8,200 professionals working to manage 11 million hectares of public forests, in mainland France and overseas. On a daily basis, foresters ensure the maintenance, development and renewal of these areas. Their management makes it possible to reconcile three inseparable objectives: meeting the needs of people through the production and harvesting of wood, preserving the environment and welcoming the public. The Office also carries out public service missions on behalf …

[Automatic translation follows] The Collectivity of Corsica exercises extensive powers in the service of the development of the island. The Collectivity of Corsica, established on 1 January 2018, exercises extensive powers at the territorial level in the service of the development of the island. The Executive Council of Corsica directs its action in around forty sectors. The Collectivity of Corsica defines and implements territorial public policies in the following areas: solidarity and health, social, attractiveness of the territory, culture, heritage, sport, youth, community life, tourism, economy, education, training, lingua corsa, environment, energy transition and waste, transport and mobility, agriculture, water …

[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] Together, let's take care of water! The water agency is a public institution of the State, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sustainable Development. Our workforce is 284 full-time equivalents. We are engineers and senior environmental technicians, lawyers, business managers, budget managers, IT specialists, cartographers, etc. with equal numbers of men and women. 70% of our positions are at a high level of qualification, category A of the civil service, or 1bis, 1 and 2 of the status of water agencies. Our mission: to contribute to preserving water resources and aquatic environments by providing technical and …

Sectors: Environment

The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. Recherche scientifique, Biologie, Chimie, Ecologie et environnement, Ingénierie et systèmes, Mathématiques, Physique, Sciences de l'information, Homme et société, Nucléaire et particules, Terre et Univers, and Science

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] Together, let's support the traders of the Pays d'Arles! The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Pays d'Arles is a public institution representing businesses. The CCI of the Pays d'Arles provides advice and technical assistance to businesses and contributes to the economic development of the territory. 🚀 1st business accelerator of the Pays d'Arles #BoosterLeTerritoire Business formalities center, Business creation and takeover, Business networks, Economic studies, Commerce, tourism, industry, International, Sustainable development, Initial and continuing training, management of the Port of Arles, Palais des Congrès, Pays d'Arles, and Boost the Territory

[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] Follow the news of the Ministry of Culture The Ministry of Culture and Communication's mission is to make the major works of humanity, and first and foremost of France, accessible to as many people as possible. As such, it leads the policy of safeguarding, protecting and promoting cultural heritage in all its components, it promotes the creation of works of art and the mind and the development of artistic practices and teachings. It contributes, jointly with the other interested ministers, to the development of artistic and cultural education for children and young adults throughout their training cycles. …

[Automatic translation follows] Official page of the Occitanie Region. Here you will find economic news, aid and calls for projects. The Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Region brings you the right information to succeed in your business or training projects: agenda, news, testimonials, files... Also find the Region on www.laregion.fr

Sectors: National and local authorities

Developing skills for better water management, In France, Europe and worldwide The International Office for Water (OiEau) is a not-for-profit association under French law, declared to be of public utility by Decree of 13 September 1991. OiEau is mainly involved in developing skills for better water management in France, Europe and the rest of the world. Formation professionnelle, Systèmes d'information, Gouvernance des services, Documentation, Publication, Animation de réseaux d'acteurs, Appui / Assistance / Conseil, Coopération européenne, Coopération internationale, Etudes / Rapports / Synthèses, Elaboration de contenus web, and Gestion des données

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] Platform for all French actors working on #water. Collective advocacy #SDGs #climateiswater The French Water Partnership (PFE) is a non-profit association governed by the law of 1901, created in 2007 on World Water Day. A French platform for exchanges and reflection, it contributes to putting water on the global political agenda and shares French know-how internationally and collectively. The PFE now brings together 200 members, public and private water actors including representatives of the State and its public institutions, NGOs, associations and foundations, local and parliamentary authorities, economic actors, research and training institutions, French and foreign individuals. …

Sectors: Environment