“Too much tax kills tax,” says the famous phrase by the American economist Arthur Laffer. But what if, for France, it were more complicated than that? Aren’t there other social, emotional, or moral considerations at play? Although taxation has historically been the financial tool used to collect the resources necessary for the functioning of the […]
Since the winter of 2024, farmers’ mobilisations have often been portrayed in the media as a widespread rejection of environmental regulations. But is this really the case? What do the farmers involved in these protests actually say? A large-scale study conducted in France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands provides a more nuanced perspective. It shows […]
Climate change is affecting agriculture first and foremost, with particularly strong impacts in certain highly exposed territories. Just a few dozen kilometres from Montpellier, the Haut-Languedoc — a predominantly rural area covering nearly 1,900 km², stretching from the Orb valley in the north to Capestang in the south, and from the Lauragais plain in the […]
In an article published in the Swiss daily Le Temps , Sophie Thoyer, Research Director at INRAE (CEE-M) and a specialist in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), sheds light on the factors behind France’s opposition to the EU–Mercosur trade agreement. According to her, the European Commission has, overall, negotiated the agreement relatively well. “If we […]
Drawing inspiration from one’s peers—and thereby modifying one’s own practices—is a behavioural pattern frequently observed across various contexts. As this article illustrates, it can also constitute a substantial lever for reducing pesticide use, particularly when directives perceived as ‘top-down’ lead those most affected to resist change. Authored by Rose Deperrois (CEE-M and UMR GAEL), Julie […]
Several French media outlets have recently reported on the findings of a study conducted by Léa Tardieu (UMR TETIS), Nicolas Mondolfo (UMR TETIS), Antoine Leblois (UMR CEE-M), and Philippe Delacote (UMR BETA), examining the environmental discrimination experienced by Travellers. The study was published in Nature Cities. The research has been featured in: Le Monde: “‘We […]
As part of its mission to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge and to strengthen dialogue between research and society, CEE-M will take part in several public outreach events in autumn 2025. CEE-M PhD students will host a CEE-M booth during three science events dedicated to the general public., all of which will be held […]
“Close to highways and landfills: the Traveller community facing environmental injustices” is a new article by Antoine leblois, co-written with Léa tardieu, Mondolfo and Philippe Delacote published in The Conversation. A groundbreaking study highlights the environmental injustices experienced by Traveller communities. The authorized halting sites where they are permitted to reside are frequently situated in […]
“Financing the ecological transition through public debt is possible” is a new article by Marion Davin, co-written with Fouez Modha, Lea Dispa, and Thomas Seegmuller, published in The Conversation. It’s the economic version of squaring the circle: how can we both invest heavily in the ecological transition and control debt in order to regain financial […]
The Trajectories project: “Long-Term and Gradual Public Action,” led by Katrin Erdlenbruch and involving other CEE-M scientists (Hélène Rey-Valette, Cécile Bazart et Nicole Lautredou-Audouy), began in 2022 and was renewed for another year until the end of 2024. The objective of the project is to study the applicability and acceptability of progressive public action for […]