Florent Favier

The report of the French commission on #AI has just been published in English. Fruit of the collaboration of 15 international experts and 15 "rapporteurs" from the French high administration, it draws up an assessment of French expertise in artificial intelligence and makes ambitious recommendations to notably educate in AI, educate through AI and transform public services so that they become more efficient while retaining what is essential: their humanity.  Access to the report is free👇 https://lnkd.in/d27q3QRt Inspection générale de l’éducation, du sport et de la recherche [IGÉSR] Ministère de l'Éducation nationale et de la Jeunesse Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche Conseil National du Numerique (CNNum) Conseil de l'innovation du Québec Délégation générale du Québec à Paris (DGQP) Université Laval Romain Chalumeau Muriel Touaty Lloyd CERQUEIRA Andrea Sebire Alice Guilhon Patrice Houdayer Charles Bouveyron Yvan Paitel

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Presenting data is a political act.

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💣 NGOs in burn out ! An interesting article (thanks to Cristina Balan) about the burn out of CSR managers caught between a management whose objectives are essentially financial and the other teams who see new constraints. This situation, which affects people's mental health, should alert us and we need to understand the causes.  Burn out is your head telling you that what you're doing isn't what you think is right ! To solve it you need to align what you think is right with your actions. In the article, the solution is to resign 👉 . No winners 😶 ! A similar situation exists for Romanian environmental NGOs 🌿 , who are also faced with contradictory injunctions between their role as NGOs that have to warn about climate change, biodiversity, etc., and the companies that sponsored. Some NGO actions look more like greenwashing or green shifting for companies than ecological or social actions. Using NGOs to play the role of ‘useful idiot’ seems to me to be a losing game 🤯 - For NGOs, the risk is simple: loss of credibility and support from volunteers.   - For companies, it's more complex but also more risky.   👉 Reputation risk with every accusation of greenwashing or actions that have no impact.  👉 Lack of resources (the best people refuse to work for a company with a bad reputation, internal burn out, etc.). ) 👉 The worst : By delaying the necessary changes, they will miss out on the necessary change that will come anyway (you can't solve climate change with fine words 🤷‍♂️ !). Is it a complicated problem to solve? 🤔 No. Some companies sponsor with the social and ecological impact in mind, demonstrating that they go beyond their economic role 🤗 .  All we have to do is keep to our role and consider NGOs for what they are. They are tools that focus the community's attention on social issues and make it possible to address certain weaknesses in the State.  https://lnkd.in/deT84Pxw

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Let's be honest about France..... 🤪 It's Europe's second largest economy with core economic strengths - including its energy mix, transport infrastructure and (for the past decade) attractive policies driving Foreign Direct Investment (despite much non-French media commentary)........ BUT............BUT.............BUT..... - It's running a 6% deficit, its public debt is over 100% of GDP, its got no agreed budget for 2025... 😮 (and its not America) - Only the explicit assumption that the European Central Bank will act a lender of last resort is currently calming markets, but - A governmental collapse without budgetary agreement will likely trigger another bout of Eurozone volatility - Because the reality is that Prime Minister Barnier's modest budgetary proposals are NOWHERE near the scale required to bring France to a stable financial position.... or near compliance with EU fiscal rules in the long term - And the main opposition parties - on both the left and the right - favor EVEN HIGHER public spending..... 🤑 🤑 France's reluctance to face budgetary realities will ensure France's relative economic decline. It may also - unfortunately for us - bring down the Euro. A real pleasure to talk to Laurent Berbon from L'Express about how Paris (and Brussels) are still in denial about France's future.

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🗳️ How do French citizens feel about the economy ahead of snap elections next week? A majority believe inequality is a big problem and that immediate action is needed on climate, according to a new survey.👇 The Earth for All 2024 Survey conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance reflects widespread public concern in France about inequality and climate action, and backing for tax reforms as well as broader political and economic reform. Here are the results at a glance: 🌎 It’s time for a Giant Leap: 73% of French citizens surveyed believe that the world needs to take immediate action, within the next decade, to reduce carbon emissions. Only a small minority believe slower, delayed action is required. 🗳️ People want political and economic reform: just 18% of those surveyed trust the government to make long-term decisions for the majority of people, and economic inequality is also seen as a big problem in France. 67% of those surveyed believe that the way the economy works should prioritize the health and wellbeing of people and nature – not just increase profits and wealth. ⚖️ Tax the rich: there is strong support for progressive taxation as a means of funding major changes to the economy and lifestyles. Around two-thirds (67%) of respondents back a wealth tax, while 62% support higher income taxes for high earners, and 63% favor increased corporation tax for big businesses. 👉 Learn more and explore the results in full: https://lnkd.in/dS89YTKE #SafeAndJust #GlobalCommons #PlanetaryEmergency #Earth4All #FrenchElections #Elections2024 #ClimateCrisis

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If nature could speak, perhaps this is how it would sound. Debussy: La Mer (The Sea) "De l'aube à midi sur la mer" (from dawn to midday on the sea); "Jeux de vagues" (Play of the Waves); "Dialogue du vent et de la mer" (Dialogue of the wind and the sea). An orchestral composition by Claude Debussy, this musical soundscape was started in 1903 in France and completed in 1905 on the English Channel coast in Eastbourne. Debussy captures the wisdom of the sea and the worlds within it, connecting the hearts and minds of all who have heard it since its first performance. A perfect moment to reflect on the beauty of art, music, and nature, and how collective impact is best made together—just as the most beautiful music is played together. The ocean is the heart of the Earth's climate system. It regulates the climate, and supports countless species, including us. Protecting, and rehabilitating our oceans is essential to addressing climate change. What simple action can you take today to protect our oceans? Consider reducing single-use plastics, supporting sustainable seafood, or participating in local clean-up efforts. What ideas do you have as you listen? Please, comment below. #ClimateChange #OceanConservation #CollectiveImpact #Debussy #LaMer #NatureSpeaks #Inspiration https://lnkd.in/dv-h5w3R

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📣 Circular Economy minister job posting 🔔 🇨🇵 The French government is actively recruiting ! As the new prime minister quickly settles in and works 24/7 on a coalition government, a new key role is being considered, that of Circular Economy Minister!! Well....no, not yet, the above is a "slight" exageration of the reality. Still, the French Circular Economy actors are making a coherent pledge for this to happen asap. - create decent and meaningful local jobs - improve businesses AND local territories resilience - build on a solid Circular Economy ecosystem and regulatory framework (we do love regs. here...:)) What's not to like for a politician? 🔍 You can find the actual, real, authentic pledge in Le Monde newspaper here: https://lnkd.in/eyX9Tknp #Ministredeleconomiecirculaire EC2027 - Un Quinquennat pour l'Economie Circulaire ! Circulab

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25 Places Changing Innovation in France! These places, diverse, open, active, and enterprising, are overall catalysts and incubators of the new economy that help address the challenges of our contemporary society. They host new entrepreneurs mobilized to imagine, develop, and decarbonize productive activities, to develop the circular economy, to design new health solutions, to propose new food production and distribution schemes, to develop rethought digital services, or personal services that simply contribute to better societal integration. These places are much more than just a service or technological response; they express and stage the necessity of collectivity, exchange, and transversality as the basis of innovation. One of the main lessons from the study is that there is no immutable law and that innovation is more about culture than just technology, about the capacity for exchanges, creating combinations, attempts, and taking initiatives. Discover this fantastic publication (in French) brought to you by Banque des Territoires - Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, France urbaine, Patriarche. Augmented Architecture and JLM Conseil here: https://lnkd.in/d4vv4QCV P.S. Make sure to also check out the sister publication “25 Places Changing the Industry in France” here: https://lnkd.in/dS8bbnvP #innovation #innovationdistricts #ecosystems #entrepreneurship #transformativeinnovation #startups

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In our digital world, and digital business some companies truly stand out as leaders. Norsys is one of them, placing the Earth at the heart of its strategy. They are at the forefront of transforming businesses to respect planetary boundaries and go beyond. The book “Permaentreprise” (Permacompany) is incredibly inspiring. It highlights the significant transformations companies must undertake to mitigate the truly alarming climate change scenarios we currently face

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Sustainable Business Funding in France: Grants and Loans 💵 We have prepared a list of grants available in France that support small and medium businesses on their green journey. 🌳 ADEME Grants The French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME) is an organization that supports environmental transition and is owned by the French government.  ADEME has numerous initiatives, including the “Circular Economy and Waste” program. This program might be interesting to used device businesses as it aims to optimize resources and limit waste. It also supports various companies, including small local ones, on their green journey. 🌳 NRRP Grants The French Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) is a major strategy developed in 2020 to address issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan distributes the budget into 73 streams, with a total funding of €40.3 billion. Used device businesses might benefit from the “Digital transition” initiative. It supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in implementing digital technologies. €8.7 billion, or 21.6% of the plan, will be spent on this initiative. 🌳 ERDF Grants The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is an international organization supporting SMEs in transitioning to a greener, more inclusive, and more efficient future.  The conditions of programs depend on the region. For example, in Île-de-France, ERDF invests €92 million in digitalization and SME development and €85 million in ecological transition and support for the circular economy. 🌳 France Num Grants  France Num helps SMEs, and very small enterprises (VSEs) digitalize. Regarding financial support, France Num provides subsidies that can be spent on purchasing innovative digital equipment. Grant requirements include co-financing from the company: France Num finances 50% of the purchase. Additionally, the project should last at least two years. 🌳 JTF Grants  The Just Transition Fund (JTF) was created by the European Union to help businesses transition to a climate-neutral economy. It provides help in various regions across Europe that depend most on fossil fuels.  JTF assists companies financially in achieving carbon neutrality. Several types of funding are available, such as non-repayable grants and co-financing. The program’s overall budget is €19.2 billion for 2021-2027. You can find the list of sustainable loans in France on our website: https://lnkd.in/dz9GfTdA #NSYSGroup #Sustainability #France

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🌍🌱 How LIST research is shaping a sustainable future for Luxembourg    In collaboration with the Ministère de l'Environnement, du Climat et de la Biodiversité and its delegated agencies, we are proud to present the 2023 Layman’s Report. This publication showcases over 20 research, innovation and monitoring projects addressing our most pressing environmental challenges and makes them available to a wide audience. Here’s a sneak peek into the key themes covered:  🟦 Biodiversity Monitoring  🟦 Water Monitoring & Management  🟦 Support for Environmental Policies & Businesses Download the full report:  🔗 EN https://lnkd.in/eTsuxAjw  🔗 FR https://lnkd.in/euzUyfqn #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalPolicies

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Nice article about how to improve the environmental impact of an SME. Have a read at the case study I shared to get some concrete ideas and metrics about decarbonisation initiatives.

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On the occasion of the United Nations World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, Infomaniak is highlighting two priorities: reducing digital pollution and promoting technological independence 🌍 By diversifying suppliers and promoting local mastery of technologies, we strengthen digital resilience and stimulate innovation while creating local jobs 🌱 By using renewable energies and extending the lifespan of servers, we are reducing the ecological footprint of digital ♻️ By investing in environmentally-friendly solutions and choosing to revalue the energy consumed by digital, we are helping to create a more sustainable and equitable future 🌐 Find out more about our ethical cloud: https://lnkd.in/eBpidqcK

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This is where I work... Inauguration of the new building (where I have an office) and open day next Friday if you fancy popping in. Current debate about the way we work is often so frustratingly binary - office versus home. Whereas the reality could be much richer and nuanced for all of us. I work remotely in an office, for instance. I like the separation from home, enjoy being in a community with local entrepreneurs, and, after almost 30 years of city living, appreciate living and working somewhere more tranquil. (25-minute bike ride with a view of the Pyrenees is also a pleasant way to commute). The co-working space, offices, studios and incubation programmes in the building are publicly funded with the aim of fostering new jobs and new industries in an area where employment prospects would otherwise be concentrated in hospitality and agriculture. And it's working - there are hundreds of businesses that operate from and use the spaces. I think many of the neglected towns in the West Midlands, where I grew up, could be reinvigorated with similar initiatives.  

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Amidst global uncertainty, the EU faces a productivity crisis. As Mario Draghi highlighted, US productivity is now 20% higher than the EU's, and our share of global GDP is shrinking. 📉 The new EU mandate has a crucial task: revitalize Europe's competitiveness. One promising path is AI-driven innovation. AI could add €1.2 trillion to our economy and bring widespread benefits, but we need to adapt. 💡 Let's not miss out on this opportunity. The EU has the potential to be a global leader in AI, driving competitiveness and creating a brighter future for all Europeans. 🚀 Read more about Google's approach to rebuild competitiveness in Europe, alongside innovation with AI in the op ed by Matt Brittin published in L'Echo.

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