Environnement - activities

Earth Day: walks, workshops, treasure hunt and climate ball at Parc Chapelle Charbon

To mark Earth Day, the 18th arrondissement town hall is organizing a nature village in Chapelle Charbon park on April 27, 2024, with a host of events, walks and a climate ball in the evening!

"Spring for the planet" the ecological challenges of JeVeuxAider.gouv.fr

Throughout the month of April, take part in the 2nd edition of Printemps pour la planète (Springtime for the Planet): a nationwide campaign that takes concrete, positive action for our planet and its inhabitants.

Mégocup Sport Planète: help beat the cigarette collection record during a challenge in Paris

For an action that's both ecological and sporting, meet up on April 6, 2024 in the Square d'Anvers for a major challenge: beat the world record for collecting cigarette butts!

International Weather and Climate Forum 2024 at the Académie du Climat

The International Weather and Climate Forum is back for its 21st edition at the Académie du Climat, from May 31 to June 1, 2024. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event on climate education and awareness!

Vivre Autrement 2024, the ethical and organic trade fair at the Parc Floral returns

The Vivre Autrement trade show is back at the Parc Floral de Paris. For four days, from March 15 to 18, 2024, enjoy dozens of discovery workshops and conferences, to help you change your lifestyle and consume responsibly.

Recycling: source separation of biowaste compulsory for all from January 1 in France

As part of France's anti-waste law, source separation of biowaste is set to become widespread. As a result, from January 1, 2024, every household will have to have a solution for sorting its food waste and other biodegradable natural waste.

Blue Santa: waste collection for an eco-friendly Christmas in Paris

For an environmentally-friendly festive season, the Blue Santa project is organizing a garbage collection in the capital on December 17, 2023, with a dress code: all in blue!

Run For Planet 2024, the eco-friendly race for the environment

How about running for the planet? The Run For Planet is coming to Draveil, near Paris, on Sunday June 9, 2024. This race aims to raise public awareness of ecological issues by running 5 or 10 kilometers, with proceeds going to environmental associations.

Tree of the Year 2023: vote for the region's most beautiful tree, representing Paris Region

The "Tree of the Year" competition, organized by Terre Sauvage magazine and the Office National des Forêts, is back! Find out which tree has succeeded the Robinier faux-acacia in representing the Île-de-France region this year.

Humanitarian Talk returns to the Climate Academy in November 2023

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL's Humanitarian Talk returns on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Académie du Climat, with water at the heart of climate suffering as its central theme.

Marjolaine 2023, the must-attend organic fair at the Parc Floral de Paris

The 47th Marjolaine organic trade show takes place from November 8 to 12, 2023 at the Parc Floral de Paris, with discovery workshops, conferences, a café écolo to debate current affairs, and Tchin Tchin aperitifs to taste selected organic products. Discover the full program!

Environment: 20,000 euros in aid for rainwater harvesting in the Paris region

Rainwater harvesting is as good for the environment as it is for your wallet! To encourage this behavior, the Île-de-France region is offering a subsidy of up to 20,000 euros if you buy one.

World Cleanup Day 2023: help pick up litter near you

We're rolling up our sleeves to take part in World Cleanup Day 2023, which takes place all over the world on September 16. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, numerous actions are being organized to help clean up litter.

Environment: Earth Overshoot Day reached this Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Each year, Earth Overshoot Day marks the date on which humanity has consumed more resources than the planet can produce in a year. This year's date is Wednesday August 2, 2023, 5 days later than in 2022.

Smmmile Festival: Vegan & Pop 2023 at Parc de La Villette in Paris

Free concerts, thrift shops, stand-up comedy and plant-based cooking workshops: this is the program that awaits you at the Parc de La Villette in Paris on July 1 and 2, 2023, for the new and 8th edition of the Vegan & Pop Festival: the SMMMILE.

Open Swim Stars 2023, swimming across Paris at the Bassin de la Villette

The swim across Paris returns for another edition on June 17 and 18, 2023, with the Open Swim Stars race. The program features six sensational open-water events in the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal de l'Ourcq!

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.

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.