French Geological Survey - The geosciences at the core of tomorrow’s challenges BRGM, the French geological survey, is France’s reference public institution for Earth Science applications in the management of surface and subsurface resources and risks. Its programmes focus on scientific research, supporting public policies and international cooperation. BRGM aims to meet key challenges for our society, particularly those related to climate change, energy transition and the development of the circular economy. Around geosciences, BRGM is developing expertise to contribute to a harmonised management and controlled use of the soil and subsoil of cities and territories. BRGM's activity is organised …

[Automatic translation follows] The AMF works alongside mayors and presidents of intercommunalities to respect local freedoms. A force for proposals and representation Created in 1907, recognized as being of public utility since 1933, the AMF works alongside mayors and presidents of intercommunalities, in compliance with the values ​​and principles that have prevailed since its creation: defense of local freedoms, concrete and permanent support for elected officials in day-to-day management, loyal but demanding partnership with the State to always better preserve the interests of communities and their groups. Nearly 35,000 mayors and presidents of EPCI are now members. Strong legitimacy The …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis, created on 1 January 2012 by the MAPTAM law, brings together 51 municipalities spread over the coast, the middle and the highland of Nice and has 553,305 inhabitants (2020), on a territory of 1,479.73 km2. It exercises powers of economic development, waste collection and management, transport, housing, management of drinking water networks, rainwater, sanitation, roads, signage and parking, public lighting, management of ports, urban planning, geographic information systems. In addition, the metropolis acquired four new competences: The creation of the Metropolis meets a twofold objective: The first objective is to strengthen the coordinated action of the …

Sectors: French metropolis