Ecology

ChangeNOW 2023: the largest event on solutions for the planet at the Grand Palais Éphémère

The ChangeNOW Summit, the now famous summit that brings together the most innovative solutions for the planet, returns this spring to the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris from Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 May 2023. The goal? To bring together all the players in environmental and social innovation to provide a concrete response to climate emergencies.

We Love Green 2023: Camille Etienne, Nans & Mouts... the Think Tank conference programme

On June 2, 3 and 4, We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes with a series of explosive concerts, including the famous Think Tank. What's on the program? Two days of debates, testimonies, conferences and exchanges with committed personalities such as activist Camille Étienne, the directors and presenters of the TV show "Nus et culottés", Nans & Mouts, mining geologist Aurore Stephant, Sailcoop co-founder Maxime de Rostolan and essayist Raphaël Glucksmann.

Festival Natur'en Seine: the festival of Sustainable Development and Ecology in Suresnes

Discover Natur'en Seine, the first festival of sustainable development in Suresnes, on April 15 and 16, 2023 on the famous Fécheray terrace and its Eiffel Tower view. Enjoy workshops, animations, plant sales and meetings around the ecological transition.

Chilowé Festival, the committed event around nature at the GoodPlanet Foundation

To put some green in your summer, we go to the Chilowé Festival at the GoodPlanet foundation, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. See you on June 10th and 11th 2023 for this free festival dedicated to nature!

FRONT DE MODE, the ethical concept store in the 3rd district of Paris

FRONT DE MODE is a collective of creators and designers concerned with the environment. In their Parisian store, they exhibit eco-responsible clothes, accessories, cosmetics and sweets.

Escape game: Our review of 2050, the climate change-themed room at Le Triangle - CLOSED

**FINAL CLOSURE – What ecological disasters should we expect by 2050, and how can we address them?** This is a question that The Triangle, an escape room venue located in the 8th arrondissement near Madeleine, has been exploring. Since October 1, 2022, the venue has been reimagining one of its rooms—a Mayan temple—in a quest for a powerful energy that could either save humanity or spell its end, while also protecting the planet. We tried it out, and here’s what we discovered!

Walk for Amazonia and indigenous people in Paris

Faced with the increasing deforestation in Brazil, organizations are teaming up in Paris for a great walk for Amazonia and indigenous people, alongside several indigenous representatives. Meet on Saturday October 15, 2022, from 1:30 p.m., at Place de la Nation.

Works around the Eiffel Tower: the final project is up

Discussed for years, the maintenance works around the Eiffel Tower project seems to have found its way and is likely to be up for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Free summer open-air concerts at the GoodPlanet Foundation, jazz, Afrobeat and DJ Set

The GoodPlanet Foundation welcomes you this summer 2022, with a great program of free shows in the open air. Do not miss the last dates of this edition, waiting for you at the Clairière, on August 27 and 28, 2022, and on September 4 and 17, with jazz, Afrobeat and DJ Set.

A stroll along the 18th arrondissement's "Petite Ceinture": the Hasard Ludique and the REcyclerie, the must-sees

The capital abounds in beautiful natural spots, notably on the Petite Ceinture, a former railway line hidden from view. In Paris's 18th arrondissement, two must-see spots allow you to visit its rails: Hasard Ludique and REcyclerie.

Global warming: air-conditioned stores obliged to close their front doors

To fight against global warming, the City of Paris and several others have issued a decree obliging air-conditioned stores to close their front doors, under threat of a fine, to prevent higher energy consumption.

Uncommon: a man marries a tree at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to raise awareness about deforestation

What an extraordinary marriage! Earlier this week, Peruvian artist Richard Torres married one of the trees at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to raise awareness about ecology and deforestation.

Environment: France reached its Earth Overshoot Day before the rest of the planet

Every year, Earth Overshoot Day of the planet’s energetic resources lands in July. In 2022, France does worst than the rest of the planet, since in May, the country has already consumed for than its yearly limits.

National Geographic celebrates Earth Day at Disneyland Paris with a special show

On Earth Day, April 22, 2022, National Geographic is taking over Disneyland Paris to raise awareness about environmental preservation, with a new series of spectacular shows and a photo exhibit.

Look up: the climate walk this Saturday April 9, 2022 in Paris, discover the route

After the success of the first walk to raise awareness about the climate and social justice, the organizes of the “Look up” protestation expect you all on Saturday April 9, 2022, for a second walk in several big cities in France.

Heated terraces: the ban comes into effect this April 1, 2022, in France

This measure was to be implemented in the spring 2021. French deputies eventually decided to spurn the ban of heated terraces in restaurants and cafés to April 2022. So, starting from April 1, outdoor heating on terraces will be banned.

A giant bamboo pavilion on the forecourt of La Défense for a sensory photo exhibition

Aqua Mater is the name of the crazy artistic installation that awaits us on the forecourt of La Défense from April 1 to September 22, 2022. In a 1,000 m2 bamboo pavilion, an original exhibition of photos by artist Sebastião Salgado on the theme of water, a resource as indispensable as it is fragile.

Earth Hour: restaurants in Paris will be plunged into darkness during the shift

For Earth Hour – rallying for nature – held this Saturday March 26, restaurants in Paris have decided to turn electricity off for one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in the middle of the dinner shift.

SNCF unveils the TGV of the future to celebrate its 40th anniversary

For 40 years, the French can take the TGV. On the occasion of this anniversary, the SNCF unveiled on Friday in great pomp the "TGV M", a new high-speed train, on the rails by 2024.

Fun: own a piece of a Parisian roof!

Have you always dreamt of owning a piece of Paris? This Nantes-based company makes your dream come true by selling pieces of Parisian roofs symbolizing the very identity of the French capital city.