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The French Government Takes Steps to Protect its Citizens from Extreme Heat
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The French Government Takes Steps to Protect its Citizens from Extreme Heat

The heat has increased steadily these past few years, and France is no exception. Heat waves have been destroying crops and killing people. There is a count of 33,000 heatwave excess deaths in France since 2004. The regions most at risk are Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Île-de-France, Occitanie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Corsica, and Centre-Val de Loire due to...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: La Fresque du Climat
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Leading Country Climate NGOs: La Fresque du Climat

History of La Fresque du Climat La Fresque du Climat, or Climate Fresk, founded in 2018 by Cédric Ringenbach, is a French NGO dedicated to raising awareness about climate change through an interactive and collaborative educational workshop called “The Climate Fresk.” The organization was created to help individuals and organizations understand the actors and stakes...

French Voters Align Themselves with Climate Positions Of European Political Parties
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French Voters Align Themselves with Climate Positions Of European Political Parties

Number of MEPs from France elected to the European Parliament in 2019 by European political party grouping Source: Statista.comWhile the next presidential election in France will not be until 2027, the next elections will be the European Parliament elections of French representatives that will take place on June 9, 2024. These elections take place every...

The Conflicts Between Climate Mitigation and Development in France
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The Conflicts Between Climate Mitigation and Development in France

Since the beginning of the climate debate in France, climate policy has been marked by a perceived tension between the goals of national interest and global solidarity. The belief persisted in France and many other countries that climate policy should not impair national economic competitiveness in the global economy. Therefore, The challenge for France was to not...

France: Model Community Climate Mitigation Programs
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France: Model Community Climate Mitigation Programs

Strasbourg, with a current metro area population of 484,000, is the capital city of the Grand Est region in northeastern France and is commonly described as France’s most sustainable city. Strasbourg has implemented several sustainability measures to promote environmental conservation and reduce its carbon footprint, including: Green transportation: Strasbourg’s public transportation system reduces reliance on cars...

France: COP 28 Recommendations for Strengthening Country Climate Ambition
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France: COP 28 Recommendations for Strengthening Country Climate Ambition

Dear President Macron, My name is Liana Mehring. I am the Country Manager for France for Climate Scorecard, a non-profit organization that monitors the climate policies and programs of leading greenhouse gas-emitting countries. Based on a review of French policies, we believe that much can be done to increase your country’s climate ambition, achieve the...

France’s GHG Inventory Deserves a B Rating for Producing Comprehensive, Useful Reports No More Than One Year Old
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France’s GHG Inventory Deserves a B Rating for Producing Comprehensive, Useful Reports No More Than One Year Old

B Rating  France submits its national greenhouse gas inventory annually to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This inventory provides detailed information on the emissions of various greenhouse gases to support the monitoring and tracking of France’s progress in meeting its climate commitments. The inventory is a public document made available on...

France’s Government Needs to do More to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
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France’s Government Needs to do More to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

Rating B The typical French farmer varies in terms of farm size and the products they produce yearly. France has a diverse agricultural landscape, ranging from small family-owned farms to large-scale operations. Farm sizes in France can range from a few hectares to several hundred hectares, depending on the region and type of farming; however,...

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