“Human influence has warmed the climate at an unprecedented rate for at least the past 2,000 years” is the unequivocal statement made by the IPCC in its 6th report. We know the dramatic consequences from an ecological, economic and social point of view… While there is no way back for some climate changes, according to […]
Read articleCreating jobs, scrapping jobs, upskilling... a continuous but crucial cycle when it comes to jobs and skills linked to the ecological transition. However, if we look beyond the definition of “green careers”, it is difficult to establish a clear picture as sources can differ. Below, we will use as a basis the first major trends identified under the Jobs & Skills strategy currently being implemented by the French General Secretariat for Ecological Planning (SGPE).
Read articleA lever for regulating polluting activities, the TGAP (General Tax on Polluting Activities) aims to encourage and promote more sustainable practices, with a view to preserving biodiversity and human health, as well as supporting economic growth. In particular, the general tax on polluting activities makes it possible to internalize environmental costs according to the “polluter […]
Read articleAs of today, 8% of the 32.8 billion m³ of freshwater drawn from the natural environment each year is used in industry. According to the French Data and Statistical Studies Department (SDES)(1), since 1994 there has been a downward trend in water consumed directly by industry or by other economic activities (-1.6% per year on average) with the volume 42% lower in 2020 than in 1994.
Read articleWith water increasingly scarce, sustainable management has become essential to preserving both the quantity and quality of this vital resource. The estimates that “at least one in four people will live in a country with chronic or recurring fresh water shortage by 2050”. According to the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), average water […]
Read articleAnnounced in late August 2022, France’s Green Fund was rolled out in January 2023 to support regional authorities and their public and private partners involved in accelerating the green transition. A budget of €2 billion was distributed among regional prefects, who then allocated the credit depending on the specific needs of each region.
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