Ecology - activities

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.

France to launch a domestic “no-food-waste” label

Towards more sustainable consumption? The French government is to launch a domestic “no-food-waste” label in order to encourage initiatives in the catering and distribution trades. Conditions to enjoy it will soon be detailed.

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.

Global warming: the French government has three months to prove they are fulfilling their commitments

The State Council gave three months to the French government to prove they were fulfilling their commitments to fight against global warming. A necessary intervention after the city of Grande-Synthe, along with other cities and NGOs, referred to the authority.

Climate: the French government’s plan to progressively end support to fossil fuels

The French government supports an amending offering to list in the budget 2021 a plan to end projects supporting fossil fuels abroad. A plan spread to 2035 condemned by environment NGOs.

Paris: Lafarge cement manufacturer suspected of discharging polluted waters into the Seine

This is an ecologic scandal making a splash. Paris public prosecutor has opened an investigation in late August against the LafargeHolcim cement manufacturer suspected of discharging into the Seine a mix of “particles of cement, process liquids and plastic microfibers”. Paris authorities have decided to file a complaint against Lafarge.

The fight against climate change soon to be in the Constitution

Interviewed on July 14, 2020 French President Emmanuel Macon said he wanted to listed the fight against climate change in the constitution “as soon as possible”. A question that could be subject to a referendum in the next couples of months.

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.

Coronavirus: Salon du Survivalisme 2020 at the Paris Event Center / Postponed

The Salon du Survivalisme 2020, scheduled for March 20-22, 2020 at the Paris Event Center, has been postponed due to the Coronavirus epidemic.

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.

Eco-friendly trail in the Meudon forest

Team GOREWear Templiers invites us on September 7, 2019 to an eco-friendly trail in the Meudon forest. Leaving at 9:30 a.m. from the Place du Garde in Clamart.

Global climate strike in Paris – May 24th, 2019

Students walk out again against global warming and ask everyone to come and walk this Friday May 24, 2019 for a global climate strike. Meet from 1 p.m. at the Place de l’Opéra for a walk towards the Place de la République.

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!

Paris for cigarette butt-free streets

On May 18, 2019 the City of Paris aims at putting an end to cigarette butts lying around and polluting Paris thanks to the launch of the “Des rues sans mégots” [Cigarette butt-free streets] measures.

March of the Century for Climate on Place de l'Opéra in Paris on March 16, 2019

Don't miss the new mobilization for the climate this Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 2pm on Place de l'Opéra in Paris.

Paris unveils the first green raft of the canal Saint Martin

On February 18, 2019 Paris will unveil its first green raft on the canal Saint Martin allowing to boost the canal biodiversity as well as to improve the ecological operating.

1083 presents a sweater made of recycled firemen’s sweaters

A new sweater for this winter 2018 and an eco-friendly sweater, how does it sound? The brand 1083 has just released a sweater made of recycled and entirely made in France firemen’s sweaters!

Sanctuary of Stillness: Stella McCartney at La Galerie des Galeries in Paris

This September 2018 discover Sanctuary of Stillness at La Galerie des Galeries: a space around meditation created by fashion designer Stella McCartney.

The Grande Fête GoodPlanet at the Domaine de Longchamp, free of charge

On Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14, GoodPlanet, the foundation chaired by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, is organizing a "grande fête" celebrating ecology and humanism at the Domaine de Longchamp. On the program? Exhibitions, meetings, activities, performances and concerts. And since it's free, we'll be there in no time!