Environment
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Biodiversity: La Garde, exemplary in the protection of bees
The town of La Garde hosted the 6th edition of Bee Week. The municipality holds the highest distinction of the APIcité label.
La Garde has obtained the highest distinction of the APIcité label, rewarding its deep commitment to the protection of bees.
A new forest balance to be invented
The Var Department has launched a strategic committee on forest fire prevention. The initiative aims to strengthen safety and balance forest management.
Learning lessons from the latest fires, the Département launched a strategic review and strengthened its financial support for the SDIS.
The effectiveness of the response relies on aerial resources
Région Sud is strengthening its financial and aerial resources to fight forest fires. A close partnership now unites the State, Région, and Departments.
Faced with wildfires, the Région Sud strengthens its strategy in cooperation with the État and the Départements.
In La Voulte, a partnership serving the local area
La Voulte provides two hectares to a local equestrian center. This partnership produces local fodder and maintains the land.
A partnership between the municipality and an equestrian centre produces local forage while maintaining natural areas.
A morning to clean up the beach and coastline of Garonne
Aquabulles club and the Ville du Pradet organize a beach cleanup at Plage de la Garonne on September 26. The event takes place from 9 am to 1 pm on land and at sea.
The Aquabulles club and the Ville du Pradet are organizing a waste collection on the Garonne beach on Saturday, September 26.
Illegal dumping, education and firmness
The city of La Garde launched a campaign against illegal dumping on September 7. It aims to raise awareness before fining offenders.
On September 7, the City of La Garde launched an awareness campaign against illegal dumping.
A major environmental and economic challenge
Sand replenishment works have started on the beach of La Capte in Hyères. MP Stéphane Rambaud is calling for a long-term strategy against erosion.
MP Stéphane Rambaud welcomes the work at la Capte beach while calling for a long-term solution against erosion.
In Porquerolles, a partnership for responsible tourism
Six permanent dry toilets have been installed on the beaches of Porquerolles. This initiative aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.
Six permanent dry toilets are installed on the beaches of Porquerolles for a more responsible reception of visitors.
The first wildlife care center in Var
The TOTEM PACA association is building the first wildlife care center in Var. The facility is scheduled to open in early 2027.
The association TOTEM PACA has launched construction of Var's first wildlife care center, set to open in early 2027.
Max Bauer: “Those who act are not those who talk”!
Max Bauer criticizes political management of forest fires in France. He calls for an official commission of inquiry.
Max Bauer denounces the failure of political ecology against forest fires and defends the role of local actors.
The time has now come for feedback
The Gros Bessillon wildfire in Var was officially declared extinguished on August 18. It burned 5,700 hectares of land.
The Gros Bessillon fire, which devastated 5,700 hectares, was officially declared extinguished on August 18 after a month-long battle.
François de Canson: "The Hyères pelicandrome has proven its effectiveness"
François de Canson presented the progress report for the « Guerre du Feu » plan in Hyères. The new pélicandrome demonstrated its effectiveness during a recent fire.
François de Canson assessed the "Guerre du Feu" plan and praised the effectiveness of the new Hyères pelicandrome.
Elected officials and experts on the ground for an efficient public service
Local officials and Veolia inspected the wastewater treatment plant in Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou. This audit evaluated sewage treatment performance.
Elected officials and Veolia inspected the Bormes-Le Lavandou wastewater treatment plant to assess its performance.
Pierre-de-Ronsard school: a class wins the Écopousse contest
The CP-CE1 class at école Pierre-de-Ronsard won the Écopousse contest on June 9. Students created an artwork made of recycled materials.
The CP-CE1 class from Pierre-de-Ronsard school has won the Écopousse competition for their artwork on ecology.
80 school children immersed in the maritime economy
On June 25, 80 students in Toulon took part in the "Rade Bleue" educational event. They learned about maritime jobs and marine ecosystem protection.
The "Rade Bleue" operation plunged 80 students from Toulon into the heart of maritime and port issues.
François de Canson: “The label enhances our attractiveness”
The 2025 'Villes et Villages Fleuris' awards honored 75 municipalities in Region Sud in Marseille. The event recognizes local commitment to quality of life and sustainability.
The 2025 list of winners of the “Villes et Villages Fleuris” label honored 75 municipalities of the Région Sud for their commitment to quality of life.
Protecting an exceptional living environment, between sea and pine forests
The "Nettoyons le Sud" operation took place in La Londe-les-Maures. Many volunteers gathered to clean up the local environment.
The "Nettoyons le Sud" operation mobilized many volunteers in La Londe-les-Maures to preserve the local environment.
Le Pradet: the Town rewarded for the Sandro school garden-courtyard
Le Pradet received a regional award for its Sandro school garden-courtyard. This 3,600 m² project adapts the school space to climate change.
The Town of Le Pradet received the Regional "Qualité de vie" Prize for the design of the garden-courtyard at the Sandro school group.