Key points in 30 seconds
- Average global temperatures for 2023–2025 exceeded +1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a first (Copernicus).
- In 2026, humanity used up the year's renewable resources by 30 July; France by 24 April.
- If everyone lived like people in France, we would need 3.2 planets.
- Our work: restoring nature, sufficiency, education, citizen mobilisation.
The figures that should alarm us
+1.47°Cin 2025 compared with pre-industrial levelsSource: Copernicus
24 AprilFrance's Overshoot Day in 2026Source: Global Footprint Network
3.2 planetsneeded if everyone lived like people in FranceSource: Global Footprint Network
2024 was the warmest year ever recorded (+1.60°C) and 2025 the third warmest. These increases bring more frequent heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods, which hit the most vulnerable first, humans and animals alike.
Our work for the planet
- Restore nature: planting hedgerows and native trees, creating ponds and biodiversity refuges.
- Reduce waste: clean-up operations, promoting reuse and recycling.
- Educate: school workshops on climate, biodiversity and everyday actions.
- Encourage sufficiency: information on saving energy and water and on responsible consumption.
- Protect animals from climate impacts: support for shelters and rescue centres during heatwaves.
10 simple actions to protect the planet
- Cut down on single-use plastic (water bottle, reusable bags).
- Choose local, seasonal products.
- Reduce food waste.
- Repair, give away, buy second-hand.
- Save water and energy at home.
- Walk, cycle or use public transport.
- Welcome biodiversity: a wild corner of the garden, a nest box.
- Never drop litter in nature.
- Sort your waste and compost.
- Support associations that act on the ground.
What your donation can fund
€10young native trees or shrubs
€50a nest box and an insect hotel for a school
€150a climate and biodiversity workshop for a class
Amounts given as an indication, based on commonly observed prices.
See also our Environment work and our Oceans and nature page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Overshoot Day?
It is the date by which humanity has used up all the resources the planet can renew in a year. In 2026, it fell on 30 July worldwide, and on 24 April for France.
Has the +1.5°C limit been exceeded?
The 2023–2025 average exceeded +1.5°C for the first time (Copernicus). The Paris Agreement goal is measured over a long-term average, but this threshold is now very close.