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Access the latest publication of the Veolia Institute.
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Discover our renewed commitment to innovation in support of ecological transformation through the many projects and achievements of 2023.
The Veolia Institute Talks
Philippe Aghion, an economist specialising in the economics of innovation and growth, Professor at the Collège de France, INSEAD and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), shared his expertise.
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In advance of the publication of the CyclOpe 2024 report ‘Waiting and hoping’, Philippe Chalmin, Chairman of observatory on agricultural and food prices and margins, shared his annual overview of commodity markets.
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Access the latest publication of the Veolia Institute.
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The Veolia Institute aDepartment of Scientific and Technological Expertise (S&TE) have inaugurated the first edition of their scientific talks on the theme of "Health and the Environment" with the participation of Yves Lévi, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Health (Université Paris Saclay), member of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Pharmacy and the Academy of Technology.
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Drawing on the expertise and international renown of its members, the Foresight Committee guides the Veolia Institute and steers its development. At its last annual meeting, it invited a multidisciplinary panel of experts to discuss geopolitical events and trends concerning essential services and critical resources.
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Philippe Chalmin is Chairman of the Observatoire des prix et des marges agricoles et alimentaires. He presented his CyclOpe report, which gives an overview of raw materials: their prices, availability and tensions, followed by a time for discussion and debate.
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The Veolia Institute's 2022 activity report has been published!
Find out more about the past year and the prospects for 2023.
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Franck Aggeri is professor of management at Mines Paris-PSL, a specialist in the circular economy, ecological transition issues and responsible innovation. He is also co-director of the "urban mines" chair dedicated to the circular economy and a columnist for Alternatives Economiques.
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Access the latest publication of the Veolia Institute.
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Why does accounting need to evolve to incorporate social and environmental issues? What is the CARE accounting model? How does it translate into a company's operations?
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The Veolia Institute's 2020 activity report has been published! Find the retrospective of the past year and the perspectives for 2021.
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What are nature-based solutions? How do they address the water security challenge? What are the possible financing models for these solutions? These are questions that Sophie Trémolet, Europe Freshwater Director The Nature Conservancy, answers.
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Anne-Catherine Husson-Traore, Chief Executive Officer of Novethic, explains that to safeguard planet Earth, respect planetary boundaries, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight against global warming, we need to mobilize the entire "planet Finance".
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Sébastien Treyer, Executive Director of Iddri (Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations), explains that they have an impact on both climate and biodiversity.
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Franck Galland, CEO of the engineering consultancy Environmental Emergency & Security Services - (ES)² discusses water as a strategic issue in a geopolitical context currently marked by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
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Report on the cycle of debates organized by Le Monde Afrique and CITIES in partnership with the Institut Veolia.
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The Veolia Institute's 2020 activity report has been published! Find the retrospective of the past year and the perspectives for 2021.
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The new Veolia Institute publication - 2021
The Veolia Institute Talks
What is the impact of the health crisis on commodity markets? In particular, what has been the impact of the crisis on the oil market? In which market do we see the most promising signs of a recovery? What are the trends in the secondary raw materials markets?
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What role do metals play in the energy transition? What are the most critical metals? How could Europe secure its supply of critical metals? Answers from Olivier Vidal (CNRS).
Amy Luers, executive director of the international research program Future Earth and global director of the Sustainability in Digital Age Initiative, has joined the Veolia Institute's Foresight Committee.
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The 2019 Veolia Institute Activity Report is available! Find last year's retrospective and an outlook for 2020.
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What are the main geopolitical issues a the moment? Answers from Thomas Gomart, Director of the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).
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Nicolas Miaihle, Co-founder and President of "the Future Society", presents the major trends of artificial intelligence in the field of resource and cities management.
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Highlights from the Veolia Institute Foresight Committee’s 2018 annual meeting
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The Veolia Institute is a ground-breaking environmental think tank dedicated to foresight reflection. Created in 2001 by Veolia as an international forum, it develops its activities through continuous dialogue with leading scientists, intellectuals and field practitioners, such as NGOs. This biannual letter is intended to keep you abreast of our latest news and ongoing work.