Environment

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.

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.

Air pollution: the Council of State fines the French State to 10 million euros

This was a decision awaited by several environmental associations. This August 4, 2021, The Council of State has fined the French State to 10 million euros for not having acted enough against air pollution.

Climate bill: new “ecocide offense” voted by deputies

Major measure of the "Climate and Resilience" draft bill, the creation of a new "ecocide offense" has been voted in the night between Thursday March 18 and Friday 19, 2021 by commission deputies.

Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport must give up on their new terminal construction project

The French government has asked Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport to give up on their new terminal construction project that was in contradiction with the State’s environmental goals and was unjustified as the air traffic has been dramatically decreasing.

Affair of the Century trial: State liable for climate inaction

Two years ago, several NGOs met to launch “The Affair of the Century”. This petition – that claimed for a plea against the State for climate inaction ultimately garnered 2 million signatures. At the end of the trials, the State is found liable for wrongdoing in the fight against global warming. The administrative court condemned the State to pay a symbolic fine of one euro to petitioning associations.

Environment: the Covid pandemic to have an “insignificant” impact on the global warming, the UN says

Despite the coronavirus crisis and restrictions related to the lockdown instated in several countries across the world, the planet is still headed towards global warming up to +3°C (37.4°F). According to the UN, in the long run, the pandemic will only have a “negligible” effect on climate change.

Emmanuel Macron's speech on the Climate and Ecology Convention: the announcements

While the ecologists won major French cities on June 28 in the second round of municipal elections, President Emmanuel Macron received, on Monday June 29, the 150 members of the Citizens' Climate Convention. The Head of State indicated that all the proposals of the Convention "except three" will be implemented. We take stock of the different announcements of the president.

Transport and people, the exhibition of the Cité des Sciences

Environmental issues are becoming more and more recurrent as a result of governmental decisions such as the Grenelle de l'Environnement adopted in 2007. Thus, more than simple recommendations, it is our whole society that is questioned: can we continue to live with the same behavior? What will we leave to our children?

Paris 2024 teams up with WWF for ecofriendly Olympics

While the upcoming Olympic village is just starting to get built, Paris 2024 organizers team up with WWF France to provide eco-friendlier Summer Olympics. For instance, visitors will enjoy free transportation. Let’s have an overview of the propositions unveiled.

A weekend of energy-saving awareness-raising for young people at the GoodPlanet Foundation

On October 5 and 6, 2019, children and families are invited to the Goodplanet Foundation to discover the 'Mission Energie' program. On the program: a giant quiz hosted by Eric Antoine and Jamy Gourmaud, escape games, screenings and workshops for kids.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand retrospective on the rooftop of the Grande Arche

From June 28 to December 1, 2019 the Legacy exhibition at the top of La Défense Grande Arche returns on 50 years of photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

Sustainable Development week 2019 at Paris Jardin d’Agronomie Tropicale

For Sustainable Development Week 2019, Paris Jardin d’Agronomie Tropicale [Tropical Agronomy Garden] offers several free entertainments from June 3 to 5, 2019 focusing on 5 themes: searching & learning, feeding, working & cooperating, moving, eco-building.

Clean Run on the Marne riverbanks

Meet on May 26, 2019 in the morning by the Marne riverbanks in Lagny-sur-Marne to take part in a citizen and eco-friendly race: the Clean Run. The goal? Collecting as much trash as possible in 2 hours!