Nature-Based Solutions

France recognizes ecosystem services' economic value:

Biodiversity Protection

New approaches value nature: - Payment for ecosystem services pilots - Biodiversity offsets mandatory - Green infrastructure investment - Urban greening requirements - Marine protected areas expanding

Antoine Leclerc's Camargue work exemplifies integration:

"We're showing that restored wetlands provide flood protection cheaper than concrete infrastructure while supporting biodiversity and tourism. Nature-based solutions create multiple values traditional engineering misses."

Sustainable Agriculture Transition

Farming transforms toward sustainability: - Organic farming reaching 10% of area - Agroecology practices spreading - Carbon farming payments developing - Precision agriculture reducing inputs - Local food systems strengthening

Forest Management Evolution

Forests face competing pressures: - Carbon sequestration prioritized - Climate adaptation required - Biodiversity protection enhanced - Sustainable harvesting maintained - Fire prevention intensified