Proudly labeled Flocon Vert, Combloux is a destination committed to sustainable development. Its natural setting is a major asset for the region. However, climate change threatens this alpine paradise. Since observing is no longer enough, the commune gave birth to the Perspectives de Combloux.

The Perspectives de Combloux: an initiative to protect the mountain

Combloux, an alpine paradise threatened by climate change

Combloux, described in its time by Victor Hugo as “Pearl of the Alps in its setting of glaciers…”, is well aware of the quality of its natural jewel, but also witnesses on a daily basis its degradation, essentially linked to climate change and activity. human.

This village, where it is good to live and work all year round, questions itself in the face of economic, environmental and climatic issues that no one can ignore anymore. Combloran(e)s and our visitors want to act responsibly and sustainably to preserve their living environment, but how? Firstly by listening and exchanging with competent and committed personalities during meetings, friendly workshops and conferences around mountain perspectives.

Combloux Perspectives: the 2025 theme

Forests and meadows, the green gold of our mountains, 2nd edition of the Combloux Perspectives

This second edition of the Combloux Perspectives highlighted the importance of forests and meadows as sources of oxygen, biodiversity, and economic and tourist wealth. In parallel, the event explored the threats that climate change poses to these ecosystems. Discussions also focused on opportunities for the harmonious development of forests and meadows in relation to human activities.

These meetings, designed to raise awareness and inform a wide audience, brought together citizens, scientists, decision-makers and journalists around conferences, debates and round tables. Among the personalities present for the occasion were: Sandra Lavorel, specialist in functional ecology (CNRS Gold Medal), By Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former Prime Minister, physicist and philosopher Étienne Klein and Jean-Baptiste Bosson, glaciologist. Philippe Alpy, Mayor of Frasnes and Vice-President of the Doubs department, representatives of theINRAE as well as Climsnow also participated in the discussions.

The program of the 2025 edition

Event partners

Replay of the conferences and round tables of the Perspectives de Combloux 2025

Combloux Perspectives: the 2024 theme

Sustainable water management is at the crossroads of environmental, social and economic issues. The climate crisis requires us to fundamentally revise our approach to water policy and provide a strong and appropriate public response to the degradation of the resource. The objective is not to treat the water problem exhaustively, but to cover a few key aspects which speak to the general public and those responsible at both local and national level and which require adaptations, even modifications of our practice…

Paul BESSON – OT COMBLOUX
photo sea of ​​clouds view mont blanc

Mont-Blanc, a water tower on borrowed time?

The theme of the first edition of Perspectives, “Mont-Blanc, a water tower on borrowed time? », focused on water, took place on January 13 and 14, 2024.

Hydrologists, glaciologists, guides and local stakeholders, directly concerned by this crucial issue, actively participated in this event.

Replay of the 2024 edition

The replay videos of the 14 conferences and round tables will be published as they happen. Enjoy watching!

Introduction

Opening conference

Glaciers: whistleblowers to protect

Water and pastoralism: 2 inseparable elements

Water, tourism and housing: a balance to be organized

Hill reservoirs: how to make them virtuous?

Innovation space

Water: essential for energy

Use of unconventional waters

Haute-Savoie invents bottled water: is it really reasonable?

Changing the way you look at water

Governance, managing water sustainably

The final word


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