France Villes et territoires Durables

Against a backdrop of rapid climate change, France Villes et territoires Durables (“Sustainable City by France” in English) has positioned itself first and foremost as a solutions-oriented “do-tank”. It identifies, capitalises on and disseminates as widely as possible the best tools, methods, solutions and achievements to help local and regional authorities accelerate their sustainable transition and multiply the impact of their projects.

A key player in its own unique ecosystem, France Villes et territoires Durables brings together all the professional stakeholders involved in sustainable cities, in four colleges with balanced governance: leading local authorities and their associations, companies of all sizes (French groups as well as very small businesses), the State (central administration and specialised operators) and city experts (in particular national professional organisations).

Its mission is to accelerate the sustainable and resilient transformation of territories, based on the 4 levers for action – sobriety, resilience, inclusion and creativity – defined in its Manifesto for Sustainable Cities and Territories.