France – Addressing the Challenge of Climate Change

In order to protect the European citizens’ health, a registration of chemicals and an assessment of their risk, made mandatory by the REACH regulation, has begun since November 30th, 2010. These assessments can lead to the restriction of use of substances associated with significant risks. The European chemical industry, first worldwide exporter, has recognized the [...]

“For a global deal in Copenhagen that is ambitious and fair.” Joint article by Bernard Kouchner, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, and six other European Foreign Ministers. Published in the French newspaper Liberation on November 16.

This Web site aims to provide information and facts on French national climate policies and French positions in the International negotiation process. It will be regularly updated in the run-up to Copenhagen and after to provide insights into the French contribution to the national and international debate on climate change.