At the heart of conservation challenges, a promising initiative is emerging, and I have the privilege of being part of it. At the Bioparc, alongside Minister Christophe Béchu and Deputy Laetitia Saint Paul, I have decided to commit to the preservation of one of the most […]
On March 2, 2024, I had the honor of speaking at the Climate Academy in Paris to mark the arrival of Joseph Garrigue and his partner Françoise Taine’s march. Since January 13, they have covered 900 kilometers to demand an immediate halt to pesticide use while […]
It is with immense pride that I have been re-elected as President of the French Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). I am deeply grateful to the members for their renewed trust. During my previous term, we achieved significant advancements. Among these, […]
A significant initiative recently took place at the Lycée Carnot Bertin in Saumur, where students, teachers and members of the community came together to plant trees as part of the ‘Nature Initiative’ project. This action is part of a wider strategy of nature-based solutions, promoted by […]
On January 23, 2023, under the presidency of Christophe Béchu, Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, a panel of experts, businesses, and researchers met to discuss the urgency of adapting to climate change and the potential solutions in France. In a context marked by extreme […]
As part of a joint effort to advocate for the preservation of pristine natural spaces, the French Committee of IUCN, in collaboration with the French National Commission for UNESCO, organized a seminar on January 8 and 9, 2024, at UNESCO headquarters. This seminar aimed to promote […]
From November 30 to December 13, 2023, COP28 was the scene of debates about the impact of climate change in Dubai. Although it started with a significant step by finally allocating funding for loss and damage issues, this announcement completely overshadowed the necessity to include nature […]
On December 9, 2023, the colloquium titled “Climate: Justice for What?” was organized by the AFMJE (French Association of Magistrates for Youth and Childhood). This crucial event highlighted the intrinsic connections between the biodiversity crisis, climate change, and the concept of ecological damage, emphasizing the importance […]
On November 28, 2023, I represented the French Committee of the IUCN in Reims at the ivory destruction operation organized by IFAW France in collaboration with the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB). Together, we carried out an action that is much more than symbolic: the destruction […]
France takes a significant step in biodiversity conservation with the announcement of its National Biodiversity Strategy 2030 (SNB2030), under the leadership of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. This initiative, aligned with international commitments, illustrates France’s commitment to nature conservation. SNB2030 aims to implement the international agreement adopted […]
