Virginie Schwarz

Virginie Schwarz is the CEO of Météo-France, the French national meteorological service. With a strong background in environmental science and meteorology, she has been instrumental in providing critical data and insights regarding climate patterns and weather events in France. Under her leadership, Météo-France has emphasized the impact of climate change on weather phenomena, including increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. In a recent press conference, she highlighted the alarming trends observed during the summer of 2025, which saw record-breaking temperatures and significant drought, underscoring the urgent need for action against climate change.