Our mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the well-being of people in the Sahel & West Africa. The Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) is an independent, international platform. Its Secretariat is hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Its mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people in the Sahel and West Africa. Its objectives are to: •Improve the regional governance of food and nutrition security; •Improve the understanding of ongoing transformations in the region and their policy implications through regional, spatial and forward-looking analyses. …

Sectors: International development

[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] 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] Multi-stakeholder network committed to ecology in the economy ORÉE, a multi-stakeholder association committed to ecology in the economy. Created in 1992, it brings together nearly 200 companies, local authorities, professional and environmental associations, academic and institutional organizations to develop a common reflection on best environmental practices and implement practical tools for integrated environmental management at the territorial level. The association's action focuses on three priorities: - Biodiversity and economy, or how to integrate biodiversity into the strategy of organizations - Circular economy covering approaches focused on both products / services / equipment (functional economy, eco-design), sectors (recycling …

Pour une #science actrice d’un futur durable, le #partenariat scientifique équitable avec les pays en #développement IRD is a French public research institute working for the development of Southern countries, reporting to the Ministries responsible for research and overseas development. IRD is managing for more than sixty years research, consultancy and capacity building activities in Africa, the Mediterranean basin, Asia, Latin America and French overseas territories. IRD researchers address major development challenges regarding environment, sustainable development of living resources, social studies and health. https://youtu.be/MtuGHK6ogR0 🎬 http://lemag.ird.fr/frlUOL Research

[Automatic translation follows] I4CE – an association of experts in economics and finance to advance action against climate change. The Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) is an association of experts in economics and finance whose mission is to advance action against climate change. Through its applied research, the Institute contributes to the debate on climate-related policies. It also publishes analyses to support the thinking of financial institutions, companies and regions and help them concretely integrate climate issues into their activities. I4CE is a non-profit association of general interest, founded by Caisse des Dépôts and the Agence Française de Développement. www.i4ce.org …

[Automatic translation follows] The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group finances and accelerates transitions towards a more sustainable world As a public institution, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has been working for seventy years to combat poverty and promote development in the countries of the South and in the Overseas Territories. It implements the policy defined by the French Government. Present on four continents where it has a network of 70 agencies and representative offices worldwide, including 9 in the Overseas Territories and 1 in Brussels, the AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of populations, …

Sectors: International development

Des ressources pour demain A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR WATER AND ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS ENGEES is a school of environmental hydraulics which aims to train engineers who are ready to go straight into the professional world in the fields of : - Public amenities (drinking water, sanitation, waste) - Sustainable spatial planning - Management of environmental and sanitary risks - Management of public utilities. At a time when environmental concerns are becoming an unavoidable challenge in the management of our communities, ENGEES provides a professional response adapted to the needs of companies and agencies that handle water and the environment. With …

Sectors: Environment

Sustainable Transformation Accelerator As an expert in sustainable finance and a reference media for economics, business & sustainability, Novethic combines approaches to offer financial players, companies and their employees the keys to a sustainable transformation. Our mission is to spread a sustainable culture among finance and business professionals, to empower decision-makers and facilitate their action. Actualité économique, Actualité de la transition écologique et sociale, Actualité de la finance durable, and Actualité de la RSE

Sectors: Environment

France Diplomatie @francediplo We’re the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. We’ll tell you about our foreign policy, our work on trade and FDI, and more generally about how France is meeting global challenges. diplomatie, culture, politique, humanitaire, ministère, affaires étrangères, francophonie, développement, and Français de l'étranger

[Automatic translation follows] The priorities of the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research are: - to improve student success and promote equal opportunities; - to coordinate the training offer of French higher education; - to set priority areas for the progress of knowledge and technologies; - as well as the public research and innovation strategy. In this context, the so-called "ESR" law of July 22, 2013 also advocates transformation and openness to all forms of teaching and research, to the socio-economic environment, and to the international. Among the key measures put in place: - The definition of a …

[Automatic translation follows] Together, let's make France grow! The Caisse des dépôts et consignations is a long-term investor and contributes, while respecting its patrimonial interests, to the development of companies. Article L. 518-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code (amended by the 2008 law on the modernization of the economy) Support for public policies, Investment, Pensions and Savings Funds, and Territorial Development

Sectors: Finance

Crédit Agricole is the French economy’s leading financier and one of the top banking operators in Europe. As a leader in retail banking in Europe, the Group is also the leading European asset manager, the first bank insurer in Europe, and the third largest European operator in project financing. On the strength of its cooperative and mutual insurance foundations, its 154,000 employees and 27,000 administrators of local and regional banks, Crédit Agricole Group is a responsible, useful bank, serving 54 million customers, 11.8 million mutual shareholders and 800,000 individual shareholders. Thanks to its universal retail banking model – the close …

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The bank for a changing world BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its …

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[Automatic translation follows] Official account of the city of Bordeaux

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] The Paris City Hall or City of Paris employs 50,858 permanent employees. It appoints both the administration and the elected officials. Each month, the elected officials sit on the Paris Council, where they deliberate to decide on the future of the city: construction of daycare centers, middle schools, naming of streets, housing, subsidies to associations. This body is both a General Council and a Municipal Council, since Paris has the particularity of being a city and a department.

Sectors: National and local authorities

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

Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected …

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Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering materials science over more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on technological leadership in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care we put into our products and our intimate knowledge of consumer habits enable Michelin to offer its customers exceptional experiences, whether in terms of connected solutions and artificial intelligence for professional …

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LVMH is the world leader in luxury. A family group founded in 1987 and headed by Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, LVMH is now home to 75 iconic Maisons, which embody a distinctive art de vivre blending heritage and modernity. With reported sales of 79.2 billion euros in 2022 and 5600 stores around the world, we are the only group present in all major sectors of the luxury industry: Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, Selective Distribution. Our long-term vision, entrepreneurial spirit and constant search for new solutions set us apart. The success …

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[Automatic translation follows] Acting together for responsible growth. MEDEF is the leading network of entrepreneurs in France. It defends and promotes companies of all sizes and in all sectors of activity. A privileged interlocutor for decision-makers and public authorities In complete transparency, MEDEF conducts ongoing lobbying with all decision-makers at local, regional, national and European levels, in order to assert the company's point of view and to lighten its tax and regulatory burden: reform of the professional tax, apprenticeship, business transfer, conventional termination, etc. A key partner in social dialogue Authorized by law to negotiate on behalf of all companies …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

Le labo des médias de proximité Invent tomorrow's digital & local media Ouest Médialab is a European Living Lab that regroups most of the private, public and associative media, territorial authorities, and ICT research laboratories of the French western regions (Brittany and the Pays de la Loire). The objective is to represent, mutualize and cooperate in order to build and lead ambitious projects and to invent tomorrow’s digital & local media. Médias, Communication, Contenus numériques, and Information locale

1 métropole au service de ses 28 communes et de ses 815 000 habitants. Bordeaux Métropole (formerly the Urban Community of Bordeaux), is the intercommunal structure gathering the city of Bordeaux (France) and some of its suburbs.

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] Nantes Métropole, a territory of inspiration! Nantes and its metropolis have the ambition to invent a new development model to respond to the democratic, ecological, digital transitions... of our time. They rely on the strengths of a united, collaborative, bold, creative and "completely Western" territory! The social networks of Nantes Métropole are spaces open to all and aim to keep you informed of the news of the Nantes metropolis. Nantes Métropole reserves the right to delete all publications that are abusive, contrary to public order or morality, violent, racist, revisionist, advocating war crimes, insulting or crude, contrary …

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] Activity, employment, environment, solidarity at the heart of the Centre-Val de Loire Region's challenges for the future A flagship location for creation, innovation and the art of living, the Centre-Val de Loire region has been, since the Renaissance, the one that best embodies the Nature-Culture and Heritage DNA. Strongly marked by its agriculture, the Centre-Val de Loire region is one of the leading cereal regions in Europe. It is also renowned for its internationally renowned competitiveness clusters: the Cosmetic Valley (perfumery and cosmetics), the Electrical Energy Sciences and Systems cluster (renewable energies, intelligent buildings and electrical equipment …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] The Pays de la Loire region includes 5 departments: Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe and Vendée. It has 3.7 million inhabitants spread across 1,357 municipalities. It is a territory balanced between rural and urban areas, organized around 7 large urban areas (Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Angers, Cholet, Le Mans, Laval and La-Roche-sur-Yon) and 1,108 municipalities with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. Bordered by 450 km of coastline and crisscrossed by the Loire, the region has the leading port on the Atlantic coast. Its economic dynamism is a real strength that allows it to have the lowest unemployment rate in France (8.5%). …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[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

[Automatic translation follows] The leading local commercial network in France, the La Poste group is organized into 4 business lines: Services-Mail-Parcels, Banking and Insurance, Physical and Digital Distributor, GeoPost/DPDGroup for international. Present in more than 63 countries, on 5 continents, it achieved a turnover of €34.1 billion in 2023. In 2021, the La Poste group became the first public company to adopt the status of mission-driven company. 4 societal commitments are now included in its statutes: • Contribute to the development and cohesion of territories • Promote social inclusion • Promote ethical, inclusive and frugal digital technology • Work to …

Sectors: Postal services

[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 stakeholders including representatives of the State and its public institutions, NGOs, associations and foundations, local and parliamentary authorities, economic stakeholders, research and training institutions, and French and foreign …

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] The cross-party association of major cities, urban areas and metropolises. France urbaine is the leading association of metropolises, urban communities, urban communities and major cities. France urbaine is a cross-party association of communities that embodies urban diversity and promotes the alliance of territories. Led by elected officials of all political persuasions, the association is made up of 110 members. It brings together the major cities of France, metropolises, urban communities and urban communities, and represents 2,000 municipalities of all sizes in which nearly 30 million French people reside. France urbaine provides a political and technical vision for …

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] For a sustainable and united sharing of the resource. The Agency supports projects that protect water and environments State public establishment governed by the environmental code collecting fees on polluting or water-consuming activities and using the corresponding revenues to finance actions to combat pollution, preserve water resources and aquatic environments, and knowledge. The water agency provides the secretariat for the Adour Garonne basin committee, a "local parliament" for water. financing water policies, collecting and disseminating data on water, raising public awareness of water issues, preserving water resources, and preserving aquatic environments

Sectors: Environment

Plateforme d'investissement en partage de revenus : En accord avec vos valeurs et en toute transparence. B Corp. WEDOGOOD.co is the 1st royalty crowdfunding platform dedicated to social entrepreneurs. Our goal is to promote sustainable business models. Fintech, Financement participatif, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneuriat social, Economie collaborative, Développement durable, Impact investing, Financement, Levée de fonds, Love money, and Startup

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors. We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects. Improving people’s quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that’s our purpose. Egis shareholders consist …

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] Evaluate - Anticipate - Debate - Propose France Stratégie's mission is to inform collective choices. Its action is based on four professions: evaluate public policies; anticipate future changes in the economic, societal or technical fields; debate with French and international experts and stakeholders; propose recommendations to national, territorial and European public authorities. To enrich its analyses and refine its proposals, France Stratégie strives to engage in dialogue with social partners and civil society. France Stratégie focuses on transversality by leading a network of eight organizations with specialized skills. Economy - Finance, Sustainable Development, Social Issues, Work - …

Branch of Paris Europlace | Coordinates the sustainable finance action of the Paris financial center About Institut de la Finance Durable The Institut de la Finance Durable (IFD), a branch of Paris EUROPLACE, aims to coordinate, federate and accelerate the Paris financial center's action to achieve the ecological transition and transform the economy towards a low-carbon and inclusive model, aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Created in October 2022, the IFD takes over from Finance For Tomorrow. It brings together the more than 200 members of Paris EUROPLACE, financial players, companies, audit and …

Working together to meet the major challenges of the real estate world. #BeyondBuildings BNP Paribas Real Estate, one of the leading international real estate providers, offers its clients a comprehensive range of services that span the entire real estate lifecycle: Property Development, Transaction, Consulting, Valuation, Property Management and Investment Management. With 5,300 employees, BNP Paribas Real Estate supports owners, leaseholders, investors and communities thanks to its local expertise across 30 countries (through its facilities and its Alliance network) in Europe, the Middle-East and Asia. Property development, Property investment, Letting and sales, Real estate advisory, Occupier services, Development consulting, Building consultancy, …

Sectors: Real Estate

[Automatic translation follows] The information and meeting network for professionals in the sustainable construction and city sector The first European portal for professionals in construction and sustainable development, Construction 21 is an open collaborative platform, available to French stakeholders to make their know-how and actions visible in France and Europe. This tool of general interest thus contributes to the dissemination of best practices in construction and sustainable development. Funded by the European Union and actively supported by France GBC, Construction21 is available in 7 languages ​​(French, English, Italian, German, Spanish, Lithuanian and Romanian). Everyone is concerned!!! Whether you are Architects, …

Sectors: Construction Media

Anticiper les bâtiments et la ville de demain en accompagnant et sécurisant les projets de construction durable In its quest to improve well-being and safety in buildings, CSTB plies four complementary trades: research, advanced engineering, quality assessment and the dissemination of knowledge. In combination with its fields of expertise, they allow CSTB to adopt a global approach to buildings which includes their urban environment, services and the new information and communication technologies. CSTB collaborates with contracting authorities, architects, research offices, manufacturers and entrepreneurs, and helps the French public authorities to define technical regulations and ensure the quality of buildings. CSTB …

Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet. Founded at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations is an international organization made up of 193 Member States committed to maintaining international peace and security. Every day the UN works to tackle global challenges and deliver results for those most in need. Giving life-saving support to populations hit by humanitarian crises, helping build and keep the peace in conflict-ridden areas, supporting governments and their citizens to advance development and fight poverty, and promoting human rights worldwide are the core pillars of …

Sectors: International development

We are Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, bridging the gap between commitments and reality. EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, supporting cities, regions, countries and industries to bridge the gap between climate commitments and current reality. EIT Climate-KIC was established in 2010 and is predominately funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. As a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), it brings together partners from business, academia, the public and non-profit sectors to create networks of expertise, through which innovative products, services and systems are developed, …

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] Let's Share the Economy. Combining the expertise of a historic title with digital agility, La Tribune has carried out its transformation for several years, deploying itself at the heart of its audience's uses: website, digital daily newspaper, mobile applications, social networks, but also a field presence allowing it to animate its audience through the organization of 80 events per year. Its territorial roots make La Tribune the economic media of metropolises with editions in the regions and in Africa with La Tribune Afrique, feeding an editorial line focused on the real economy (innovation, digital, territories, etc.) and …

Sectors: Media