Sustainable Development

Côte d’Azur, setting the pace in sustainable development:


Why choose Côte d'Azur:

Energy conservation, preservation of nature and water resources, sustainable urban development and efficient waste management are among the main concerns of the national institutes, local organizations and businesses operating on the Côte d'Azur. With hundreds of experts employed by institutions ranging from start-ups to international corporations and major private and public research labs, the Côte d'Azur enjoys tremendous R&D potential in a variety of fields, from renewable energies, to optimization of national resources like biomass and solar energy, new technologies applied to construction and management and prevention of natural hazards...

The Côte d'Azur is fully commited to sustainable development:

The Côte d’Azur wants to preserve the natural harmony of the scenery, while bolstering international economic development. The Plaine du Var project is the first large-scale national interest project in France in the area of sustainable development and reflects the region's good stewardship policies.

Eco Vallée - Plaine du Var valley:

The Plaine du Var valley in Nice spanning 10,000 hectares is poised to become a global model in sustainable urban planning and has received the "national interest project" label. Dubbed the "Eco Valley", the Plaine du Var site will be particularly attractive to companies and research centers that focus on technologies linked to sustainable development and management.

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The Côte d’Azur is also a major contributor to international programs and projects in science and industry, such as GMES and ITER, through which it plays a pioneering role in sustainable development.

  • The Eco-Energy Plan is a program for the management of electricity demand and the development of renewable energies. It was developed in the east of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region by institutional players, with the help of ADEME, the French environment and energy management agency.
  • Local government subsidies: To promote the use of renewable energies, the General Council pays for 50% of the cost of approved solar equipment or referenced wood or geothermal facilities. This subsidy is available in addition to those granted by the State and by the regional authorities. Altogether, renewable energy facilities may be subsidized by up to 80%
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4 competitiveness clusters support sustainable development and energy management:

Innovation in areas such as Earth observation, natural risk prevention, as well as management of national resources and energy is sustained by the following regional competitiveness clusters:

  • TEAM Expert

    Inwards Investments Manager

    • Your Contact: Cyril DARY
    • Phone : + 33 (0)4 92 17 51 65
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    • Key Facts & Figures

    France's foremost government initiative dedicated to sustainable development

    France's #2 departement for sustanaible development initiatives

    1st region in France for solar radiation

    2nd region for hydro resources

    3rd region for wind power and biomass

    ITER, the global research program on nuclear fusion

    Leaders : EDF, Véolia Energie, Schneider Electric, IMRA Europe,...

    Innovative SMEs : MDI, Cristopia,...

Conseil général

Team Côte d'Azur is a joint initiative of the Alpes-Maritimes county council
and the French Riviera Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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