Dr. Valérie Masson-Delmotte: Leading French Climate Scientist and Advocate for Urgent Global Action Dr. Valérie Masson-Delmotte is one of France’s most prominent climate scientists. A senior researcher at the Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l’environnement (LSCE), she co-chaired Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 2015 to 2023....
Overview While France has made notable progress in its transition to a low-carbon economy, significant disparities remain in access to renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and waste management services. These inequalities raise critical issues of climate justice, particularly affecting low-income households, immigrant communities, and rural populations.Demographic Groups Lacking Access Low-Income Households Socio-economic profile: Households living under...
Overview Nature-based solutions (NBS) are crucial in France’s climate strategy. These solutions focus on conserving, restoring, and managing ecosystems to capture carbon and mitigate climate change. France has implemented several large-scale initiatives, including reforestation programs, wetland restoration, and regenerative agriculture.Key Nature-Based Solutions in France Forest Conservation and Reforestation: France has 17 million hectares of forests,...
Current Status France has made significant advancements in automated public transport, particularly in metro and bus systems. Cities like Paris, Lyon, Lille, and Rennes operate fully automated metro lines, while autonomous bus trials are underway in Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, and other urban centers. Several cities are integrating automated trams, with plans to expand driverless transport...
As of 2024, France has witnessed a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with 1.5 million EVs on the road. This represents approximately 4% of the total vehicle fleet, a sharp rise from 200,000 EVs in 2019, which accounted for just 0.5% of the fleet. The transition has been driven by government incentives, expansion...
Laurence Tubiana Current Title: CEO of the European Climate FoundationProfessional and Social Background: Laurence Tubiana is a renowned French economist and diplomat specializing in climate policy and sustainable development. She founded the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI). She was France’s ambassador for climate negotiations, notably leading to adopting the Paris Agreement during...
France has undertaken a bold initiative in the fight against climate change by adopting and developing hydrogen heat pumps (HHP). This technology, designed and manufactured by the Grenoble-based startup H2GreenTech, stands out as an innovative and sustainable energy solution, merging energy efficiency with significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Details about the Technology Technology...
In France, there is a mix of groups displaying various degrees of reluctance regarding climate change and renewable energy adoption: Rural Communities perceive climate policies as restrictive and costly, impacting traditional agricultural methods they believe in. Certain political affiliations and right-wing and populist groups express scepticism toward climate science and policies, viewing them as top-down,...
France is home to a vast expanse of forests, covering approximately 17 million hectares, constituting about 31% of the country’s total land area. These forests are crucial in combating climate change by sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide. On average, France’s forests sequester an estimated 87 million tons of CO2 each year, which accounts for about 19%...
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Pledges. The Partnership has just released Version 3.0 of the NDC Navigator, an interactive tool that supports the development of updated country NDCs to be submitted in...
