Monique Barbut
Monique Barbut is an influential environmental advocate and the former president of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in France. Recently, she has been appointed as the Minister for Ecological Transition in President Emmanuel Macron's newly formed government. Barbut's leadership in environmental organizations and her expertise in sustainable development underscore her commitment to addressing climate change and promoting ecological policies within the French government.
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Monique Barbut, minister for the ecological transition, announced a state of emergency due to flooding in France.
Met Éireann forecasts ‘relentless’ rainfall and risk of flooding with multiple warnings in effect – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-18
Monique Barbut described the text as 'insipid' and lacking the expected level of ambition.
Afinal, o acordo da COP30 é bom ou mau? | Clima
Portugal· 2025-11-23
Monique Barbut, the French Minister of Ecological Transition, expressed deep concern over the unacceptable state of the negotiation texts.
Au Brésil, les négociations de la COP30 dans l’impasse après la suppression de la référence aux énergies fossiles
France· 2025-11-23Monique Barbut is the French Minister of Ecology expressing dissatisfaction with the agreement at COP30.
COP30 aprova “Decisão do Mutirão” sem roteiro para abandono dos combustíveis fósseis | COP30Portugal· 2025-11-22
Monique Barbut expressed disappointment over the lack of mention of fossil fuels in the COP30 draft document.
Colômbia anuncia COP 'paralela' para discutir fim dos combustíveis fósseis
Brazil· 2025-11-21
French Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut decried the draft agreement as an incomprehensible omission.
Nations at odds over fossil fuels as COP30 closes
Taiwan· 2025-11-21
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut said the deal is being blocked by oil-producing countries.
UN climate summit drops mention of fossil fuels from draft deal
United Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Monique Barbut criticized the Brazilian presidency's agreement draft for its incomprehensible omission of fossil fuels.
COP30 : la présidence propose un nouveau texte sans feuille de route sur les énergies fossilesFrance· 2025-11-21
Monique Barbut, the French Minister of Ecological Transition, stated it would be a 'disaster' if Europeans fail to reach an agreement on emissions reduction before COP30.
La Unión Europea sigue sin acuerdo sobre objetivos de emisiones para 2040
Panama· 2025-11-05Monique Barbut takes over as Minister of Environment.
Neue Regierung in Paris steht, ihre Überlebenschancen sind gering
Switzerland· 2025-10-13
Monique Barbut, the former director of WWF France, will lead the ministry for environmental transition.
Macron poskuša z novo vladno ekipo preprečiti zdrs v globljo politično krizo
Slovenia· 2025-10-13
Monique Barbut, former president of WWF France, has been appointed to oversee Ecological Transition.
A fost anunțată componența noului guvern condus de premierul francez Lecornu. Un apropiat al președintelui Macron, numit din nou în funcţia de ministru al Finanţelor
Romania· 2025-10-13
Monique Barbut is the new Minister of Ecological Transition and former special envoy for the Environment.
Lecornu forma un Gobierno de perfil técnico para intentar salir de la crisis en Francia | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-12
Monique Barbut is the new head of the ecological transition and president of Wwf France.
Francia, Lecornu vara il governo: ci sono anche ministri tecnici ed esponenti della società civile
Italy· 2025-10-12
Monique Barbut is the former president of WWF who is now in charge of ecological transition.
Qui sont les 35 ministres du gouvernement Lecornu II ?France· 2025-10-12
Barbut is the president of the environmental NGO WWF.
Macron nomeia novo Gabinete chefiado por premier que se demitiuBrazil· 2025-10-12
