The High Council for the Climate (HCC) has published its 8th annual report. While France has experienced two heatwaves in May and June 2026, and a surge in oil and gas prices, the HCC warns of the urgent need to change the scale of climate policies to protect the French population from climate change and dependence on fossil fuelds. In order for France to achieve its carbon neutrality objective and protect tis population, the report makes recommendations to strengthen the effectiveness of current climate policies, as well as guidelines for a new generation of public policies favourable to climate action by 2030/ 2035.
2026 Annual Report – Climate Hazards: France Faces Its Responsibilities
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