Biodiversity, a vital treasure for life on Earth, is declining at an alarming rate. Climate change is exacerbating this crisis, causing species displacement, biological cycle disruptions, and ecosystem degradation. Faced with this critical situation, it’s time to act, as highlighted at the Congress of Conservatories of […]
From November 4 to 8, 2024, the city of Cairo hosted the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), organized by @UN-Habitat. This international event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the transition toward more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities under the theme: “It All […]
The COP16 on biodiversity carries particular weight in Colombia, where the call to make peace with nature is especially relevant in the fight against wildlife trafficking. This national challenge, most acute in the Valle del Cauca region, includes the illegal domestication of wild animals as pets, […]
The first two days of COP16 have set the tone for an ambitious conference focused on turning the commitments of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement into tangible outcomes. Two years after this historic accord, which established clear biodiversity protection goals, the 16th Conference of the Parties stands out […]
The past few days have been exceptional in Paris with the presence of Dr. Jane Goodall, an iconic figure in conservation, a defender of nature, and an inspiration to generations worldwide. The Jane Goodall Institute France had the honor of hosting her and organizing a memorable […]
The Regional Conservation Forum (RCF), which brought together more than 200 experts and IUCN members from Europe, Central, and Northern Asia over three days, once again stood out as a major event for biodiversity protection. This platform for dialogue allowed for the design of new perspectives […]
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 […]
