At the Crossroads: Multiple Futures

As France enters the mid-2020s, its environmental movement stands at a critical juncture. The acceleration of climate change, biodiversity collapse, and social inequalities creates unprecedented urgency. Yet political polarization, economic constraints, and cultural resistance complicate necessary transformations. This final chapter examines emerging trends, possible scenarios, and strategic choices that will shape French environmentalism's future trajectory.

Rather than offering predictions, we explore different pathways French society might take, acknowledging that the future remains open and contested. By analyzing current dynamics, emerging innovations, and persistent obstacles, we can better understand the possibilities and constraints facing environmental movements. Throughout, we center voices of those creating alternatives today, particularly youth and marginalized communities whose futures depend on successful environmental transformation.