Subscribe

Stay tuned : receive our newsletter

Every quarter, discover new articles, exclusive features and experts' views delivered straight to your inbox.

Article • 5 min

Breaking stereotypes about mining work: human challenges at a unique worksite

VINCI is one of the main constructors of what will be the world’s longest rail tunnel. The worksite presents multiple technical, logistical and human challenges that include unexpected geological…

Article • 5 min

Can construction be a driver of social wealth?

Beyond the structures themselves – which are often in the public interest – what are the economic and social benefits of major construction projects? From a social perspective, especially, they provide a…

Article • 8 min

Mitigation and adaptation: solutions for greater resistance

According to a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, predicted 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must fall by 28% to get on track to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to…

Report

Adaptation

According to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions projected for 2030 must be reduced by 28% in order to meet the target of limiting global warming to 2°C set out in the Paris Agreement. While mitigating CO2 emissions is a priority, it goes hand in hand with concrete actions to make our living environments safer and more resilient. Heatwaves, storms, rising sea levels... Faced with climate change and its cascading effects, there is one watchword for protection: adaptation.

Access the report

Explore more

Vue aérienne du centre de Paris
Report

Greater Paris project

Launched in 2010, the Greater Paris project is one of the largest urban development projects in the world. It aims to transform the Île-de-France region into a sustainable, connected and inclusive global metropolis. The cornerstone of this programme is the construction of the Grand Paris Express - one of the largest transport network projects in Europe - which aims to meet a number of challenges: opening up the region, boosting economic attractiveness and meeting the expectations of a society seeking mobility, social integration and resilience in the face of climate change.

 

Access the report